The 'Make in India' Program

Launched in September 2014, the Make in India initiative continues to serve as the Government of India's flagship program to strengthen domestic manufacturing, attract investments, and position India as a global manufacturing hub. The initiative focuses on improving the ease of doing business through regulatory reforms, infrastructure development, greater liberalization of foreign investment, and streamlined approval mechanisms. Over the past decade, it has enhanced India's manufacturing competitiveness across sectors such as electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, defense, and renewable energy, supported by complementary initiatives including the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes, PM GatiShakti, and the National Logistics Policy.

Complementing this vision, the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, launched in 2020, aims to strengthen India's self-reliance by promoting domestic manufacturing, resilient supply chains, innovation, and local value addition across strategic sectors. Built on five pillars comprising economy, infrastructure, system, vibrant demography, and demand, the initiative seeks to enhance India's long-term industrial competitiveness while reducing import dependence.

Together, Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat have contributed to increased private investment, higher domestic production, and stronger integration of Indian manufacturers into global value chains.

Key achievements of the Make in India program over the past decade include:

• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes: The Government continues to strengthen domestic manufacturing through the PLI Scheme across 14 strategic sectors, with a total outlay of USD 20.0 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the scheme had approved 836 applications, attracted over USD 22.6 billion in investments, generated production and sales exceeding USD 213.7 billion, exports of over USD 86.9 billion, and created more than INR 1.439 million direct and indirect jobs, significantly strengthening domestic manufacturing, exports, and India's integration into global value chains.
• India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Announced under the Union Budget 2026 to 27, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 received an allocation of USD 104.7 million for FY 2026 to 27 to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing, equipment, materials, and indigenous technology development. As of December 2025, 10 semiconductor projects worth USD 16.8 billion had been approved across six states, supporting the development of a domestic semiconductor ecosystem. India's semiconductor market is projected to reach USD 100-110 billion by 2030.
• Bharatmala Pariyojana: The Government continues to advance Bharatmala Pariyojana to improve freight efficiency and strengthen logistics. As of March 2026, projects covering 26,425 km had been awarded, while 22,590 km had been constructed, significantly improving connectivity, reducing logistics costs, and enhancing access to key manufacturing and economic centers.
• Redefining MSME Champions: MSMEs, which form the backbone of Make in India, continue to benefit from redefined classifications, digital registration, and grievance redressal systems through the CHAMPIONS portal, enabling faster scaling and improved formalization.
• Defence Manufacturing Hubs: India continues to strengthen its defense manufacturing ecosystem through the Defense Industrial Corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. In FY 2025 to 26, defense production reached a record USD 18.6 billion, while defense exports reached an all-time high of USD 4.0 billion, reinforcing India's emergence as a global hub for defense manufacturing and exports.
• National Broadband Mission 2.0: The Government continues to expand digital infrastructure through National Broadband Mission 2.0 and BharatNet. As of December 2025, India had deployed over INR 0.518 million 5G Base Transceiver Stations and connected more than INR 0.214 million Gram Panchayats under BharatNet, strengthening digital connectivity to support Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and digital enterprises.
• Industrial Corridors: The Government continues to expand the National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP) to develop industrial smart cities with plug-and-play infrastructure and multimodal logistics connectivity. As of February 2026, 11 industrial corridors are under implementation, with 4 operational, 4 nearing completion, and the East Coast Industrial Corridor announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.

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