National Manufacturing Mission Launched
National Manufacturing Mission Launched
🛠️ NATIONAL
April 29, 2025
Thematic Focus: Industry | Economy | MSMEs | GS Paper 3
🕊️ Intro Whisper:
When a nation chooses to make, it shapes not only steel but destiny.
🔹 Key Highlights: National Manufacturing Mission Launched
- Announced in Union Budget 2025, the National Manufacturing Mission aims to raise manufacturing’s GDP share from 16–17% to higher levels
- An interministerial committee is drafting the mission’s framework
- The mission aligns with ‘Make in India 2.0’ and ease of doing business reforms
⚙️ 5 Pillars of the Mission
- Ease of Business: Simplified rules, reduced compliance burdens
- Future Workforce: Industry-ready skills, vocational alignment
- MSME Boost: Stronger credit, incentives, and ecosystem
- Tech Access: Infrastructure for innovation, global-quality tools
- Quality Focus: Emphasis on high-standard production
🧭 Policy & Governance Reforms
- Central + state governments to jointly execute through monitoring framework
- Incentives for setting up clusters, clean industries, and exports
- Streamlining infrastructure access and improving logistics
🌱 Clean Tech & Labour-Intensive Focus
- Incentives for solar panels, EV batteries, wind turbines
- Support for footwear, leather, and handloom sectors to generate employment
👨🏭 MSMEs & Skill Empowerment
- Focus Product Scheme for footwear/leather sectors
- Skill India 2.0 aligned with manufacturing clusters
- Integration with Mudra and Startup India for micro-entrepreneurs
🧸 National Action Plans
- Toys Mission: India as a global toy manufacturing hub
- Food Tech Institute in Bihar: Upskilling and value addition in food processing
🧾 GS Mapping
- GS Paper 3: Indian Economy | Inclusive Growth | Infrastructure
- GS Paper 2: Government Policies & Interventions
- Essay Paper: Manufacturing-Led Growth | Atmanirbhar Bharat
💠 A Thought Spark — by IAS Monk:
“A country that builds its tools builds its tomorrow.” 🛠️🌾
