Archive · 8 Jun 2025
India's National Manufacturing Mission Aims for Global Impact
India's government has launched the National Manufacturing Mission (NMM) to boost the country's manufacturing sector.
This plan aims to increase manufacturing's contribution to the economy and global output.
The NMM involves a three-part structure, including government task forces and a high-level committee.
It will focus on improving business conditions, training workers, supporting small businesses, and investing in technology.
Key priorities include policies, technology, value addition, and MSME support.
The mission also looks to improve the quality and encourage MSMEs to evolve.
The National Manufacturing Mission (NMM) was announced in the Union budget.
The mission aims to increase manufacturing's share of India's GDP and global output.
A three-tier structure is proposed to drive the mission.
Key areas of focus include ease of doing business and workforce development.
Emphasis is placed on MSMEs and interventions for growth and regulatory reforms.
- Who
- The Indian government, with industry leaders and stakeholders.
- What
- The National Manufacturing Mission (NMM) to boost India's manufacturing sector.
- When
- Announced in the Union budget for 2025-26.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To increase manufacturing's contribution to the GDP and make India a global manufacturing leader.
NMM's Priorities
Viewpoints on NMM's priorities
Focus
NMM's Priorities
Focus on sector-agnostic areas like regulatory reforms, cost competitiveness and skilling.
Viewpoints on NMM's priorities
Make strategic interventions in frontier-technology fields, domestic design, and value addition.
- Mission Goal
- Increase manufacturing share of India's GDP
- Global Output Target
- At least 12% share
- Structure
- Three-tier framework
- Key Areas
- Ease of doing business, workforce, MSMEs, tech, quality
- MSME Interventions
- Training, urban zones, ESG, digital adoption, regulations