Union Minister Scindia inspects site identified for Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior

Gwalior is set to emerge as a major hub for India’s telecom manufacturing sector with the establishment of Asia’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ). Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia today, inspected the site identified for the proposed TMZ at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Counter Magnet City (SADA, Gwalior) along with the Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, and other senior officials.

The proposed TMZ will be established with an investment of approximately ₹5,500 crore and is expected to create over 18,000 direct employment opportunities.

The Union Minister said that the project is not about setting up a single industrial unit, but about creating a complete industrial ecosystem comprising 24-25 telecom manufacturing units in Gwalior. These units will manufacture telecom equipment and a range of components, strengthening the city’s position as an emerging telecom manufacturing hub. (UPDATED ON 20TH SEPTEMBER 2026)