Gandhinagar: The Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat, signed a significant MoU today with Jabil, an electronics manufacturing company. Under this agreement, Jabil, a world leader in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, intends to invest ₹1,000 crore in establishing an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) unit at the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR).

This new unit will foster collaboration between Jabil and the Gujarat government, focusing on sectors such as networking, capital goods, and automotive. Signed in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the MoU commits Jabil to expanding its operations by 2027, creating approximately 5,000 employment opportunities.

This venture is expected to enhance research and development capacity and significantly expand skill development initiatives. B.N. Shukla (Operations Director, Jabil) and Manish Gurwani (Mission Director, Gujarat State Electronics Mission) signed the MoU on behalf of Jabil and GSEM.

The MoU was exchanged by Mona Khandhar, Principal Secretary of the Science and Technology Department, and Frederick McCoy, Executive Vice President of Jabil, with GSEM serving as the nodal implementing agency for electronics investments in the state.

“This MoU will strengthen the state’s tech ecosystem by creating high-skilled job opportunities and producing world-class products. Dholera SIR has been developed with industry-ready, plug-and-play infrastructure and an efficient logistical framework to support high-tech manufacturing, aligning with the Prime Minister’s Make in India initiative.”

A trusted partner for leading global brands, Jabil provides comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of industry experience and a vast network spanning 100+ sites worldwide, Jabil combines local expertise with global reach to deliver scalable and customized solutions.

Technology leaders like Micron, Tata Electronics, CG Power, and Cranes have already established semiconductor operations in Gujarat. Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), a Tata Group company, is setting up India’s first commercial semiconductor fab in Dholera. Jabil’s expansion in India is set to create significant growth opportunities for tech companies in Dholera, supporting the development of a robust and synergistic ecosystem.

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by the Chief Minister’s Additional Chief Secretary, Pankaj Joshi, Principal Secretary of Science and Technology Mona Khandhar, senior officials, and representatives from Jabil. DeshGujarat