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Make in India Initiative

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and IndustryactiveemploymentLaunched: 2014-09-25

About the Scheme

Make in India aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub across 27 sectors. Launched Sept 2014. By 2025: India became world''s 2nd largest mobile phone manufacturer; FDI inflows doubled; manufacturing sector contribution targeting 25% of GDP. PLI schemes are the primary implementation vehicle.

Target Beneficiaries: All manufacturing sectors; 27 focus sectors including automobiles, defence, electronics, food processing, pharmaceuticals, railways, renewable energy, textiles

Implementing Agency: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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✦Key Features

  • 27 focus sectors with dedicated facilitators and investor facilitation
  • Ease of Doing Business reforms: India jumped from rank 142 (2014) to 63 (2023) in World Bank ranking
  • FDI inflows: ₹71 lakh crore in 10 years (2014-2024) — more than preceding 22 years combined
  • PLI schemes: ₹2 lakh crore investment realized; 12.6 lakh+ jobs; ₹18.7 lakh crore production
  • India became world''s 2nd largest mobile phone manufacturer (Apple, Samsung, Foxconn in India)
  • Defence manufacturing: ₹1.27 lakh crore production in FY2023-24 (target ₹1.75 lakh crore by 2025)
  • Semiconductor Mission: chips being manufactured in India for the first time (Tata/Foxconn/Micron)

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • Domestic and foreign companies interested in setting up or expanding manufacturing units in India.
  • Businesses operating in the 25 identified priority sectors.
  • Investors seeking a conducive policy environment and infrastructure support.
  • Companies committed to quality standards and sustainable manufacturing practices.

★Benefits

  • Increased foreign and domestic investment leading to capital formation.
  • Creation of substantial employment opportunities across skilled and unskilled segments.
  • Enhanced technological capabilities and innovation in the manufacturing sector.
  • Boost to India's GDP growth and overall economic development.
  • Improved global competitiveness of Indian manufactured goods.

▶Application Process

  • Utilize online portals for business registration and obtaining various clearances (e.g., eBiz portal).
  • Engage with 'Invest India' for investment facilitation and handholding support.
  • Apply for specific incentives and schemes linked to manufacturing (e.g., Production Linked Incentive - PLI schemes).
  • Adhere to regulatory compliance and licensing procedures as per sector requirements.

₹ Budget Allocation

1045

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Promotion driven; fiscal incentives via PLI and tax reforms (15% corporate tax for new manufacturing units).

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance9%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

ManufacturingFDIAtmanirbhar BharatEconomyGS3

Historical Context

Launched on 25th September 2014 to reverse the 'jobless growth' trend and attract FDI into the manufacturing sector.