The Make in India campaign is an initiative launched by the Government of India in September 2014 with the aim of promoting India as a global manufacturing hub and attracting foreign investment to the country’s manufacturing sector.
The campaign is focused on promoting 25 key sectors, including automobiles, textiles, biotechnology, defense, electronics, and food processing. It aims to create a favorable environment for businesses to invest in India and increase the share of manufacturing in India’s GDP from 16% to 25% by 2025.
The campaign aims to achieve this goal by focusing on several key areas, including improving the ease of doing business in India, developing world-class infrastructure, and providing skill development and training to the Indian workforce.
Since its launch, the Make in India campaign has attracted significant attention and investment from foreign businesses, particularly in the automotive, electronics, and defense sectors. It has also helped to promote Indian companies and products on the global stage, and has led to the development of several new manufacturing clusters across the country.
While the campaign has been successful in attracting investment and promoting manufacturing in India, some critics have raised concerns about its focus on large-scale industry and its potential impact on small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, there have been concerns about the environmental and social impact of the campaign, particularly in relation to land acquisition and displacement of local communities.