Lok Sabha Question No. 4909 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Implementation of PLI Schemes
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Ms Sayani Ghosh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4909.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 01 ST  APRIL, 2025.

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PLI SCHEMES

## 4909.  MS SAYANI GHOSH:

## Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  discontinue  or  replace  the  existing Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of funds allocated, incentives disbursed and investments attracted under the PLI Schemes as on date, sector-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  identified  the  key  challenges  faced  in  the implementation of PLI Scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  new  incentive  scheme  will  retain  the  PLI  framework,  if  so,  the manner in which this will ensure efficiency and effectiveness; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  consulted  the  industry  stakeholders  before modifying or replacing the PLI Scheme, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a): The Production Linked Incentive Schemes are under implementation  and still continuing as per their scheme tenures.
- (b) & (c): Keeping in view India's vision of becoming 'Atmanirbhar', Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for 14 key sectors were announced with an outlay of Rs. 1.97 lakh crore to enhance India's Manufacturing capabilities and Exports.

The  14  sectors  are:  (i)  Mobile  Manufacturing  and  Specified  Electronic Components, (ii) Critical Key Starting Materials/Drug Intermediaries & Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, (iii) Manufacturing of Medical Devices (iv) Automobiles and Auto Components, (v) Pharmaceuticals Drugs, (vi) Specialty Steel,  (vii)  Telecom  &  Networking  Products,  (viii)  Electronic/  Technology Products, (ix) White Goods (ACs and LEDs), (x) Food Products, (xi) Textile Products: MMF segment and technical textiles, (xii) High efficiency solar PV modules, (xiii) Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery, and (xiv) Drones and Drone Components.

The purpose of the PLI Schemes is to attract investments in key sectors and cutting-edge technology; ensure efficiency and bring economies of size and scale in the manufacturing sector and make Indian companies and manufacturers globally  competitive.  These  schemes  have  the  potential  of significantly  boosting production, employment and economic growth over the next five years or so.

All the approved sectors identified under PLI Schemes follow the broad criteria of  focusing  on  key  technologies  where  India  can  leapfrog  and  multiply employment, exports and overall economic benefits for the economy. These sectors  were  approved  after  vetting  by  NITI  Aayog  and  after  detailed deliberations with concerned Ministries/ Departments.

Actual investment of over Rs. 1.61 lakh crore have been realized till December 2024 across 14 sectors, which has resulted in incremental production/sales of over Rs. 14 lakh crore and employment generation of over 11.5 lakhs (direct and indirect). As on 26.03.2025, cumulative incentive amount of Rs. 18,788 crore have been disbursed under PLI Schemes for 11 sectors, namely Large Scale Electronics  Manufacturing  (LSEM),  IT Hardware,  Bulk  Drugs,  Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Telecom & Networking Products, Food Processing, White  Goods, Automobiles & Auto components, Specialty Steel and Drones & Drone Components.

- (d) & (e): Question does not arise in view of (a) above.

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