Parliament Question: Objectives of PLI Scheme

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 458. TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 22ND JULY, 2025. OBJECTIVES OF PLI SCHEME 458. SHRI MANI A: Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री (a) the primary objectives of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the indicators used by the Government to assess its success, particularly in the context of industrial development in Tamil Nadu; (b) the total number of jobs created under various sectors through PLI-supported projects in Tamil Nadu and whether any employment opportunities have been generated in or around the Dharmapuri constituency; (c) whether the Government proposes to expand the scope of the PLI scheme further to incentivize manufacturing and promote employment generation in emerging industrial regions of Tamil Nadu such as Dharmapuri; and (d) if so, the details thereof, including the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure that backward districts like Dharmapuri benefit from the PLI scheme through industrial promotion and job creation? 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) to (d): 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. Approved products under PLI Schemes have been strategically selected to align with national goals, increase production capacity, enhance global competitiveness and promote exports in critical sectors such as electronics, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, textiles etc., ensuring their alignment with the objectives of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. 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. As on date, Union Cabinet has not approved any proposal to add any new sectors under PLI Schemes. As on date, 806 applications have been approved under PLI Schemes across 14 sectors. The details of the sector wise number of manufacturing units established and the employment generated under the scheme in Tamil Nadu is placed at Annexure I. The schemes are applicable across India, and the selection of the investment location is at the discretion of the applicants. Concerned Ministries/ Departments take various initiatives to encourage setting up of companies across the country through respective action plans, programmes, schemes and policies for the sectors being dealt by them, while States/UTs also have their own Schemes for attracting investments. Actual investment of Rs. 1.76 lakh crore have been realized till March 2025 across 14 sectors, which has resulted in incremental production/sales of over Rs. 16.5 lakh crore and employment generation of over 12 lakhs (direct and indirect). The impact of PLI Schemes has been significant across various sectors in India. These schemes have incentivized domestic manufacturing, leading to increased production, job creation and a boost in exports. The pharmaceuticals sector has witnessed cumulative sales of Rs. 2.66 lakh crore which includes exports of Rs. 1.70 lakh crore achieved in the first three years of the scheme. The scheme has contributed to India becoming a net exporter of bulk drugs (2280 cr.) from net importer (-1930 cr.) as was the case in FY 2021-22. It has also resulted in significant reduction in gap between the domestic manufacturing capacity and demand of critical drugs. Under the PLI Scheme for medical devices, 21 projects have started manufacturing of 54 unique medical devices, which include high end devices such as Linear Accelerator (LINAC), MRI, CT-Scan, Heart Valve, Stent,Dialyzer Machine, C-Arm, Cath Lab, Mammograph, MRI Coils, etc. The production of mobiles in value terms has increased by around 146% from INR 2,13,773 Cr in 2020-21 to INR 5,25,000 crore in 2024-25 as per industry association and DGCIS. During the same period, exports of mobile phones in value terms has increased by around 775% from INR 22,870 crore in 2020-21 to INR 2,00,000 crore in 2024-25. Cumulative incentive amount of Rs. 21,534 crore have been disbursed as on 24.06.2025 under PLI Scheme for 12 sectors, namely Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing (LSEM), IT Hardware, Bulk Drugs, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Telecom & Networking Products, Food Processing, White Goods, Drones & Drone Components, Specialty Steel, Textile products and Automobiles & Auto components. ******ANNEXURE ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION 458 FOR ANSWER ON 22.07.2025. S. Sectors No. of Manufacturing Employment No. units Generated 1 Pharmaceuticals Drugs 16 3086 2 Large Scale Electronics 6 58301 Manufacturing 3 Telecom & Networking 13 2759 Products 4 Food Products 12 24431 5 Bulk Drugs 2 87 6 Manufacturing of Medical 2 113 Devices 7 White Goods (ACs & LEDs) 8 4236 8 Drones and Drone 3 318 Components 9 IT Hardware 2.0 9 1058 10 Automobiles & Auto 36 20417 Components 11 Textile Products: MMF Segment and 11 5295 Technical Textiles 12 High Efficiency Solar PV 3 5952 Modules (Tranche I & II) 13 Advance Chemistry Cell 1 611 (ACC) Battery 14 Specialty Steel 4 647 Total 126 127311 **********