08-05-2025
Keltron, C-MET join hands to launch sensor-manufacturing hub in Thrissur
In a major boost to Kerala's electronics manufacturing sector, a Sensor Manufacturing Common Facility Centre is set to come up at Mulangunnathukavu in Thrissur district.
The project is a collaborative effort between Keltron and C-MET (Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology), functioning under the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Industries Minister P. Rajeev has confirmed the development, following a meeting with S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT. The new centre will be developed on land currently owned by Keltron. As part of the plan, 12.19 acres of Keltron's land—some of which is under liquidation—will be reclaimed and repurposed for the project. The State will seek approval from the High Court to proceed with the land acquisition.
Project blueprint
Of the total land, 5 acres will be transferred to the Union Ministry for the expansion of C-MET, while the remaining 7 acres will be used to establish the sensor manufacturing facility. Keltron has prepared the project blueprint based on a detailed proposal submitted by C-MET.
The facility is envisioned as a hub for sensor innovation, including an incubation centre for sensor technologies, development of sensor-integrated chips, and the production of key electronic components.
'This is a strategic step in transforming the State into a hub for advanced manufacturing. The proposed centre will promote technology-based industrial development,' the Minister said.
