Archive · 12 Aug 2025
India's Push for Sustainable Manufacturing
India wants to become a major economic power by 2047, but its manufacturing sector is small compared to others.
To grow sustainably, it needs to focus on 'clean' manufacturing that doesn't harm the environment.
This involves using new technologies like solar and investing in skills and infrastructure.
Funding and cooperation between different industries are crucial.
Success depends on how well India can build factories for the future while also protecting the planet.
India aims for sustainable manufacturing to boost its economy by 2047.
Manufacturing's GDP share lags behind other high-growth economies.
India faces challenges like the climate crisis and volatile supply chains.
Cleantech transition needs innovation in alternative technologies and industrial deployment.
Significant investments in infrastructure, human capital, and green finance are needed.
- Who
- Government, manufacturers, and various stakeholders.
- What
- India's sustainable manufacturing agenda and challenges.
- When
- As India plans for its economy by 2047.
- Where
- India, in the context of global markets and challenges.
- Why
- To achieve economic resurgence and climate leadership.
Challenges
Solutions
Manufacturing Focus
Challenges
Challenges include reliance on fossil fuels.
Solutions
Need focus on innovation for sustainable sources.
- Manufacturing's GDP Share
- 16-17%
- Workforce with vocational training
- 3.74%
- Targeted investment for green transition
- $10 trillion by 2070
- Utility-scale solar financing (India)
- 9.9%
- China's solar module manufacturing share
- 80%
