Q: Which GS Paper does Economy & Development fall under for UPSC?

Economy & Development topics are covered under GS2 in the UPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus. Current affairs on Economy & Development are regularly tested in UPSC examinations and require understanding of both policy dimensions and current developments.

Q: How is this current affair relevant for UPSC Mains answer writing?

For UPSC Mains, "Government Extends the Application Window for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme of Textiles following Overwhelming Industry Response" can be linked to GS2 questions on Economy & Development. Focus on the causes, government response, challenges, and way forward. Use data points and connect it with relevant schemes and constitutional provisions for a high-scoring Mains answer.

The extension of the PLI scheme for textiles till September 2025, with 74 firms committing Rs.28,711 crore, underscores the government's push for Make in India, import substitution and job creation in the textile sector. This development is highly relevant for UPSC aspirants, offering concrete data for prelims and rich analytical angles for mains and essay preparation.

Ministry of Textiles Government Extends the Application Window for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme of Textiles following Overwhelming Industry Response Application window to remain open till 30th September 2025 In view of the strong and enthusiastic response received from industry stakeholders, the Government has decided to extend the application window for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. During the recent invitation of application in August 2025, 22 new applications have been received from MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textiles sector. Government gives one more chance to prospective investors to benefit from the Scheme The application window for the PLI Scheme for Textiles is being reopened based on the appetite of the Industry to invest more under the Scheme, which is an outcome of the growing market and confidence generated due to manufacturing of textiles products in India under the PLI Textiles Scheme. The application window is being opened on the same terms & conditions stipulated in PLI Textiles Scheme notified on 24.09.2021 and PLI Textiles Scheme Guidelines issued on 28.12.2021, as amended from time to time. The application window for the Scheme shall remain open for the period till 30th September, 2025 on the same on-line portal having URL as https://pli.texmin.gov.in/ No application shall be accepted after the closure of the application window. So far, 74 participant companies with committed investment of Rs.28,711 crore were selected as beneficiaries under the PLI scheme. These investments will lead to manufacturing of Textiles products across the complete MMF value chain. *** MAM/SMP (Release ID: 2162850) Visitor Counter : 2

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