Electronic Industries Association Of India

ELCINA's Self Empowerment Programme (SEPs) encompass a broad spectrum of activities aimed at fostering growth and proficiency within the electronics/IT sector. Below is an overview of these activities along with brief descriptions:
1. Environment Management System (EMS) and Cleaner Technologies: ELCINA assists in creating awareness, obtaining certifications, implementing plant-level practices adhering to ISO14000 standards. Additionally, the organization facilitates factory visits and shares successful case studies.
2. Customer Satisfaction Enhancement: ELCINA works closely with electronics/IT companies to develop models and checklists for boosting customer satisfaction.
3. Competitive Strategies Development: Using web-based tools from renowned experts like Michel Porter's On The Frontier, ELCINA provides active support to electronics/IT manufacturers in devising competitive strategies. This involves extensive factory-level assistance and guidance.

ELCINA's core focus on industry competitiveness revolves around self-empowerment. To achieve this objective, the organisation conducts seminars, workshops, and training programs designed to tackle the pressing challenges faced by the electronics industry. These initiatives center on contemporary management systems and emerging technologies that demand proficiency. The emphasis is on quality systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Six Sigma, along with management frameworks like EICC and Environmental Legislation (RoHS, WEEE, EuP). These are vital in addressing global warming, a threat to our very survival.
Recognizing the growing complexity and costliness of these management systems, standards, tools, and global legislation, there arose a need for a Centre for Knowledge Management (CKM). This centre is designed to assist the industry in navigating these intricate issues.

The ELCINA Executive Committee has decided to launch a Micro & Small Industries Forum (MSIF) aimed at bolstering and advancing our Micro and Small industries to higher echelons.
The Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) Sector is experiencing rapid growth, supported by governmental policies aimed at attracting substantial investments. However, numerous Micro, Small, and even Medium-scale electronics enterprises have encountered viability challenges. These difficulties have emerged due to reduced and zero tariffs under ITA-1, along with trade barriers, rendering many units unprofitable. The establishment of MSIF aims to assist small units in accessing these benefits and attaining competitiveness.