New Delhi: Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have immensely contributed to India’s vision of becoming ‘Aatmanirbhar’. The Modi government has launched PLI schemes for 14 key sectors with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore.
As per the government data available, the government has pumped in over Rs 1.88 lakh crore till June 2025 across 14 sectors, which has resulted in incremental production/sales of over Rs. 17 lakh crore and employment generation of over 12.3 lakhs (direct and indirect).
PLI Schemes have witnessed exports exceeding Rs 7.5 lakh crore with significant contributions from sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecom & networking products and food processing, Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in its release.
PLI Scheme
The PLI Scheme has turned out to be a cornerstone of India’s plans to increase manufacturing’s contribution to 25% of GDP and claim its place among the world’s leading industrial economies.
The Indian government has laid emphasis on building and transforming the existing manufacturing units. The country’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a quiet transformation, one powered by policy intent and industrial ambition.
The PLI Scheme covers the following critical sectors:
- Electronics & Mobile Manufacturing
- Automobile & Auto Components
- Food Processing
- Pharmaceutical Drugs
- Solar PV Modules
- Semiconductors
- Textile Products: MMF segment and technical textiles
- White Goods (ACs and LED Lights)
- Speciality Steel
- Advanced Chemical cell Battery
- Drones and drone components
- Manufacturing of key medical devices
- Mobile Manufacturing & Specified Electronic Component
The Modi government launched the PLI Scheme in April 2020. Initially, the scheme was meant for the Mobile Manufacturing and Specified Electronic Components, Critical Key Starting materials/Drug Intermediaries and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Manufacturing of Medical Devices.
However, after its success, the scheme was extended to cover other sectors, including Textile Products, white goods, specialty steel, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and auto components, and among others.