**Summary:**
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) implemented the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules to promote domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence in the solar energy sector. As of July 23, 2025, the scheme has awarded contracts for establishing 48,337 MW of fully or partially integrated solar PV module manufacturing units. A transparent selection process ensures that the PLI amount is linked to the local content in the manufactured solar PV modules, fostering the development of a domestic solar PV manufacturing ecosystem. Initial projections from successful bidders (as of June 30, 2025) indicate an anticipated investment of approximately Rs. 48,120 crore and the creation of around 38,500 jobs under the scheme. The Minister of State for New Renewable Energy and Power, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, provided this information in response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 491 on July 23, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: The Indian government ministry responsible for new and renewable energy.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question was raised.
Production Linked Incentive PLI Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules: A government scheme designed to promote the domestic manufacturing of high-efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) modules in India.
National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules: A national program focused on promoting high-efficiency solar PV modules.
Shri Shripad Yesso Naik: The Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power.
India: The country where the solar PV modules are being manufactured.
48,337 MW: The total capacity of solar PV module manufacturing units for which Letters of Award have been issued under the PLI Scheme.
Rs. 48,120 crore: The approximate investment expected from the successful bidders under the PLI Scheme as on 30.06.2025.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 491
ANSWERED ON 23/07/2025
PLI SCHEME FOR SOLAR PV MODULES
491. SMT. BIJULI KALITA MEDHI
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) the details of main objectives of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the
National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules and the manner in which it aims
to enhance domestic manufacturing capacity in the country;
(b) the manner in which transparent selection process for solar PV manufacturers under the
PLI Scheme contributes to the overall ecosystem for high-efficiency solar PV module
production in the country; and
(c) the details of potential economic impacts are expected from the successful implementation
of the PLI Scheme for solar PV modules?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules is
aimed at promoting manufacturing of high efficiency solar PV modules in India and thus
reducing import dependency for solar energy sector. Under PLI Scheme for High Efficiency
Solar PV Modules, Letters of Award have been issued for setting up of 48,337 MW of fully/
partially integrated solar PV module manufacturing units.
(b) Under PLI Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules, the amount of PLI is linked to
the local content in the solar PV modules manufactured by the solar PV manufacturers selected
under the Scheme through transparent selection process. The linkage of the PLI amount to the
proportion of local content in the solar PV modules, creates avenues for the development of
the solar PV manufacturing ecosystem in the country, thereby contributing to the overall
ecosystem for high-efficiency solar PV module production in India.
(c) As per the information provided by the successful bidders, as on 30.06.2025, an investment
of Rs. 48,120 crore (approximately) and employment of around 38,500 persons is generated
under this Scheme.
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