ECIL was established in 1967 under the Department of Atomic Energy to pursue self-reliance. Its computer group developed indigenous digital computers for nuclear programs and the country until 1975. In 1978-1984, collaboration and technology transfers were pursued to compete with new domestic manufacturers. After 1984, import duties were reduced and ECIL was encouraged to form tie-ups to quickly produce and market large mainframe computers.

2. Overview
• ECIL was set up under the Department of Atomic
Energy on 11th April 1967.
• The initial accent was on total self reliance.
• ECIL was engage in the
design,development,manufacture and marketing
of sevral products with emphasis on three
technology lines viz.Computers, control system
and Communications.
• The compuer group was one of the most
important but troubled Business Groups of the
ECIL.

3. History
(1969-1975)
• The computer division was formed very soon
after the inception of ECIL in 1969.
• CMG was formed to develop indigenously the
digital computers needed for the Nuclear
programmes and for the Country.
• Till 1975, the computer division ,like ECIL as
a whole followed rigidly a policy of self
reliance.

4. 1978-84
• Dr. Rao’s successor, Mr. Vijayakar tried to
reverse the policy of self reliance through
collaboration under a phased manufacturing
programme and compete head on with the new
manufactures in the country.

5. Post 1984
• In May ,1984, Mr. Vijayakar also had left
ECIL and became the secretary of DOE.
• A new computer policy was announced.
• Imports duties were reduced subsequently.
• ECIL was encouraged to enter into tie -ups for
Mainframes so that it could quickly produce
and market such large machines.

6. To contributeto the country in achieving self reliance in
Strategic Electronics.

7. Mission
ECIL’s mission is to consolidate it’s status as a
valued National assets in the area of Strategic
Electronics with specific focus on Atomic
Energy, Defence, and Security.

9. Strength
The company has virtual monopoly in certain
defence related products
Continuous innovation in R&D and process innovation.
The company is having excellent infrastructure and skilled
people.

10. Rising private participation in electronic and defense production.
Low Cost Carriers Fuel Demand for Aircraft
As a PSU decision making is delayed due to various formalities
involved.

11. Indian market offers opportunities for:-
Outsourcing
Joint Ventures
Companies with unique technologies especially
with control instrumentation or services
India is looking for
•Technology transfer
•Strategic alliances/ partnering in the field of
Design,
machining and
manufacturing of equipment

12. Private Electronic companies from foreign.
With the downtrend in import tariff, the domestic
industry is not in a position to compete with foreign
suppliers due to higher overhead low volumes, inferior
technology and quality.