2. Introductionto Make In India -:
• "Make in India" is an initiative launched by the Indian government to promote and encourage
manufacturing and production within the country.
• It was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2014 to transform India into a
global manufacturing hub.
• The initiative is part of a broader economic policy designed to boost economic growth, create
jobs, and make India a more attractive destination for foreign investment.
• The Make in India initiative aims to start domestic manufacturing of various goods instead of
importing them from other countries.
• This scheme will give the people of India more opportunities to improve their skills and abilities.
The campaign concentrated on 25 industries to increase investments and job possibilities.
3. • Promote Manufacturing: Encourage the growth of the manufacturing sector in India.
• Attract Investment: Attract both domestic and foreign investment to support manufacturing
activities in the country.
• Create Jobs: Generate employment opportunities for the Indian workforce, particularly in
manufacturing industries.
• Enhance Infrastructure: Improve infrastructure, such as transportation and logistics, to support
manufacturing and industrial activities.
• Simplify Regulations: Simplify and streamline regulatory processes to make it easier for
businesses to set up and operate manufacturing facilities.
• Reduce Dependency: Decrease the country's reliance on imports by boosting domestic
manufacturing capabilities.
• Enhance Global Competitiveness: Make Indian manufacturing globally competitive, ensuring
high-quality products at competitive prices.
Objectives of Make in India
4. • Job Creation: It generates employment opportunities by promoting manufacturing and attracting
investments.
• Economic Growth: Increased production and investment stimulate economic growth.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Attracts foreign companies and investments into the country.
• Skill Development: Enhances the skills of the workforce as more manufacturing requires a skilled
labor force.
• Reduced Imports: Encourages domestic production, reducing dependence on imports.
• Export Opportunities: Provides a platform for Indian-made products to be sold in international
markets, boosting exports.
• Infrastructure Development: Encourages infrastructure development and industrialization.
Advantages of MakeIn India-:
5. Automobile sector
• Automobile contributes nearly
7% to India’s GDP and 35% of
the manufacturing GDP.
• Central Government initiatives:-
# PLI Scheme
# Under MEIS, automobile
manufacturers get 2% incentives
on vehicle exports
#FAME scheme
6. State Incentives
• Andhra Pradesh
• The government of Andhra Pradesh is committed to providing land at concessional rates,
along with 24-hour nonstop power supply.
• Capital subsidy of 50% for common infrastructure in auto clusters and ASMC developers,
up to a maximum of USD 3.07 Mn.
• Financial assistance is limited to 75% of the cost under marketing incentives, and 50% of
participation cost with a maximum amount of USD 7,692 to be reimbursed to at the most
10 MSME units annually, for participating in international trade fairs.
• Gujarat
• Auto component manufacturers can either avail general incentives under the Gujarat
Industrial Policy 2015 or incentives under Mega / Innovative Projects.
• Jharkhand
• Jharkhand introduced the Automobile and Auto Component Policy 2016 with an aim to
make Jharkhand, a preferred destination for automobile and auto-component
manufacturing units. Provision of financial assistance of 50% for fixed capital investments
in building and common infrastructure up to a maximum of USD 3.07 Mn. 100% electricity
duty exemption shall be provided for 10 years from the date of production.
7. Defence sector
• India has 2nd largest armed
forces
• Huge scope for domestic
manufacturing
• Steps taken:-
• Defence Acquisition Procedure:-
The ministry provides
financial support up to 70% of
prototype development cost
or a 250 Cr per Development
Agency (DA).
8. DEFENCE TESTING INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEME*
• Scheme to boost domestic defence & aerospace manufacturing
• INR 400 cr outlay to create state-of-the-art testing infrastructure in
partnership with industry
• Innovations for Defense Excellence (iDEX)*
• Rs.1,000 crore have been allocated for iDEX-related purchases,
which will be increased further in the future. INR 500 crore has also
been allocated separately to support startups for the next five years.
9. Textiles and Apparels
• The Textile industry in India is
one of the largest in the world
with a large raw material base
and manufacturing strength
across the value chain.
• India is the 2nd largest
producer of MMF Fibre. India
is the 3rd largest* exporter of
Textiles & Apparel in the
world.
10. Initiatives by Government
• There is a provision of a one-time capital subsidy for eligible benchmarked machinery for the
following:
• For garments and technical textiles segments, at the rate of 15%, with a cap of USD 4.6 mn
• For weaving, processing, jute, silk and handloom segments, at the rate of 10%, with a cap of USD 3 mn
• An outlay of USD 2.7 bn has been approved for seven years to meet the committed liabilities of
USD 1.9 bn and USD 800 mn for new cases under ATUFS.
• Integrated Skill Development Scheme: *
• The Ministry of Textiles is implementing the Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS) to
enable the textile processing sector in meeting environmental standards. This will be achieved
through appropriate technology including marine, riverine and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD).
• The Government of India provides financial assistance up to 50% of project cost for Common
Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) subject to a ceiling of USD 11.5 mn.
• A total of 11.14 lakh persons trained in various diverse segments of Textiles under the
comprehensive Integrated Skill Development Scheme.
• Infrastructure Development Scheme: *
• Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP)
• Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS)
• Scheme for Additional Grant for Apparel Manufacturing Units under SITP (SAGAM)
• SAMARTH scheme
12. Way forward
• Re-skilling and Upskilling of Labour force
• Ease the process of governance
• Simplify Laws and promote transparency
• Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Startups