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PLI schemes attract ₹2.4 lakh crore investments, generate 14 lakh jobs
The Indian government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have brought in a lot of money and created many jobs.
These schemes help different industries like solar panels, medicines, and cars.
They have made India produce more things locally and sell more to other countries.
The government checks how well these schemes are working and makes changes to help them do better.
For example, they have made it easier for companies to join and fixed problems that came up.
The schemes have been very successful, especially in making solar panels and medicines, and have created over 14 lakh jobs.
PLI schemes have attracted ₹2.40 lakh crore in investments.
Over 14.15 lakh jobs have been generated.
Cumulative exports under PLI schemes have reached ₹15.2 lakh crore.
High-efficiency solar PV modules sector attracted the highest investment at ₹64,873 crore.
Food processing sector accounted for the highest direct employment at 3.29 lakh jobs.
- Who
- Indian government and various industries
- What
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes
- Where
- India
- When
- Till March 31, 2026
- Why
- To boost manufacturing and exports
Government Perspective
Industry Perspective
Scheme Effectiveness
Government Perspective
The government believes the PLI schemes have been highly successful in attracting investments and generating jobs.
Industry Perspective
Industry stakeholders may argue that while the schemes have been beneficial, more relaxations and support are needed to address implementation challenges.
Key facts
- Total Investments
- ₹2,40,138 crore
- Total Jobs Generated
- 14.15 lakh
- Cumulative Exports
- ₹15.2 lakh crore
- Highest Investment Sector
- High-efficiency solar PV modules (₹64,873 crore)
- Highest Direct Employment Sector
- Food processing (3.29 lakh jobs)
- Mobile Phone Production Increase
- 2.4 times since the launch of the electronics PLI scheme
- Mobile Phone Imports Decline
- 77% decline
- Pharmaceuticals Sales
- ₹3.64 lakh crore
Quotes
Jitin Prasada
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry
“"The implementation of the PLI Schemes is reviewed periodically by the empowered group of secretaries (EGoS), chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, as well as by the respective administrative Ministries/Departments. Based on stakeholder feedback and implementation experience, modifications have been carried out in certain Schemes, wherever required, to address implementation challenges and facilitate effective implementation."”
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