Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat
Policy Architecture
Make in India was launched in September 2014 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with the objective of transforming India into a global manufacturing hub. It initially targeted 25 sectors for focused development, subsequently expanded to include new-age sectors like defence, semiconductors, and renewable energy. The goal was to raise manufacturing's share of GDP from ~15% to 25% by 2022 (target since revised to 2025–30). Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India), announced in May 2020 as part of the COVID-19 economic response package (₹20 lakh crore stimulus), broadened the concept to include supply-chain resilience, strategic sector indigenisation, and reduction of critical import dependence — especially in defence, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and solar equipment.
- Make in India launched: September 25, 2014; nodal ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DPIIT).
- Original 25 sectors; expanded to 27 sectors covering traditional and new-age industries.
- Manufacturing GDP share: ~16–17% (current); target: 25% by 2030.
- Atmanirbhar Bharat announced: May 12, 2020 (₹20 lakh crore economic package).
- Both initiatives are anchored in the DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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