The government is considering including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in its definition of startups to help boost manufacturing and job creation under the Make in India initiative. This would allow MSMEs to receive the same benefits as startups such as tax breaks and easier access to financing. Officials are discussing criteria for MSMEs to qualify as startups. Including MSMEs could significantly increase employment as they are large employers. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is leading the effort to finalize the startup policy in consultation with other ministries ahead of its announcement by the Prime Minister in January 2016.