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Make In India: A Growing Initiative

Ms. Poonam

M.com NET

Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra

ABSTRACT

Make in India campaign is initiated for the purpose of inviting various commercial sector from all

over the world to manufacture their products in India and sell them anywhere they like. Make in

India was a timely response to the critical situation when gross domestic product growth slowed

down in 2013. Make in India came at a right time with lots of benefits and advantages for the

Indian economy. The aim of Make in India is to make India a global manufacturing hub. This

paper elucidates the objectives, important points and positive aspects of Make in India initiative.

Keywords: Make in India, Manufacturing Hub, FDI

INTRODUCTION

The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra

Modi launched the Make in India campaign

on September 25, 2014 in New Delhi. The

aim of this campaign is to grow up the

manufacturing sector, providing the

employment opportunities, skill development

and protect the intellectual property of

entrepreneurs. Make in India campaign is

very important for industrial development, it

will boost the trade of India and reduce

India’s current account deficit. The main aim

of make in India campaign is to increase the

share of manufacturing sector in India’s GDP

to 25% by 2022 which is expected to

generate approximately 100 million jobs.

This campaign launched to create

employment for Indian workers and self- employment opportunities for youth. The

make in India campaign also attempts to

enforce the inflow of Foreign Direct

Investment in the country. The campaign is

fully under control of Central Government of

India. For the success of this campaign, it is

necessary that India encourage high-tech

imports and motivated to do world class

research and development. The Government

of India has identified the 25 priority sectors

that will be promoted adequately under this

campaign. The key phrase of this campaign

is ‘zero defect zero effect’. Within short

period of time, there are many instances of

the success of this campaign. This initiative

is very important for economic growth of

India as it provides the new employment

opportunities and empower the secondary

and territory sector. Make in India campaign

encourages foreign and domestic companies

to invest their money and manufacture their

products in India.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS INITIATIVE

The objectives of make in India campaign

are as follows:-

 The main objective of Make in India

initiative is to make India a

renowned manufacturing hub for

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key sectors. Currently,

manufacturing sector contributes

nearly 15% to national GDP. The

aim is to grow this percentage to

25% by the year 2022.

 Providing job opportunities to the

youth of India as more employment

in the country will boost the

purchasing power of common man.

 To raise the rank of India on ‘ease of

doing business’ by making all the

approval process simpler and

eliminating the unnecessary laws

and regulations.

 To protect the intellectual property

by having strong and effective laws

with regard to IP rights so that

research and development can be

encourage in India. IP is one of the

most important assets of the

startups. Protecting the IP will give

a boost to the startups.

 To built best in class infrastructure

because infrastructure is integral

part of the growth of any industry.

For this Govt. intends to develop the

smart cities and industrial corridors

with high speed communication and

technology. Because poor

infrastructure deferring the foreign

investors to invest in India.

 To produce zero defect products by

improving the quality manufacturing

standards to minimize the impact on

environment.

 To facilitate investment and

innovation in India.

IMPORTANT POINTS RELATED TO

MAKE IN INDIA CAMPAIGN

( 1 ) LOGO:-

The logo for make in India Campaign

is an elegant lion, inspired by the

India’s national emblem Ashok

Chakra and designed to represent

India’s success in all spheres. The

wheel denotes the peaceful progress

and dynamism.

( 2 ) Web Portal and Brochure:-

For promoting the make in India

Campaign web portal and separate

brochures are used. The brochures

will provide details of growth drivers,

investment opportunities, FDI and

other specific policies related to that

sectors and details of relevant

agencies. A web portal ( www.

makeinindia.com ) has been created

for easy and effective communication

of investors. This web site has a set of

FAQs which help the investors to find

quick answers to their general

queries.

( 3 ) E-Biz Portal:-

This portal is a Government to

business portal which is being set up

for delivering the services to

investors and to address the needs of

business. Businesses that are

operating in India or want to start

operation in India can use the portal

to obtain licences, approvals,

clearances, no objection certificates

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etc. e-Biz provides a 24x7 facility for information and services.

( 4 ) Main Focus Areas:-

Make in India campaign mainly focuses on 25 sectors which are as follows:-

Automobiles Thermal Power

Food Processing Tourism and Hospitality

Renewable Energy Oil and Gas

Roads and Highways Construction

Space Defence Manufacturing

IT and BPM Pharmaceuticals

Automobile Components Wellness

Aviation Electrical Systems

Leather Ports

Biotechnology Electronic Systems

Media and Entertainment Railways

Textile and garments Mining

Chemicals

This Campaign focuses on creating number of jobs and skill enhancement in almost 25 sectors for

improving the status of youths of the country.

( 5 ) Pillars Of This Initiative:-

Make in India initiative is built on

four pillars namely:-

 New Processes:-

This initiative recognizes ‘ease of

doing business’ as most important

factor to promote entrepreneurship.

The Govt. is introducing many

reforms to create possibilities for

getting FDI and foster business

partnerships. A number of initiatives

have been undertaken to alleviate the

business environment from outdated

rules and regulations.

 New Infrastructure:-

Under this initiative the Govt. intends

to develop industrial corridors,

industrial clusters and smart cities,

create world class infrastructure.

Innovation and research activities are

supported through a fast paced

registration and improved

infrastructure for IPR registration.

The requirement of skills for industry

is to be identified and training for

skilled workforce for the sectors is

also being implemented.

 New Sectors:-

FDI has been opened up in medical

devices, insurance, defence