Aspirant Academy
Central Government

Make in India

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry

WHAT IT IS: Make in India is a flagship national initiative of the Government of India, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan,

Mindmap at a glance

Revision
Make in IndiaCentral Government
What it is

WHAT IT IS:

Level

Central Government

Implementing body

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Key benefit

Launched on 25 September 2014 by PM Narendra Modi; coordinated by DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; an umbrella initiative, not a cash-benefit scheme.

Funding

Central Government budgetary support

Mains use

Use in Economy, Industry & Manufacturing answers

Master record fields

FieldDetail
NameMake in India
Type / categoryCentral Government
LevelCentral Government
Ministry / departmentDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry
ObjectiveWHAT IT IS: Make in India is a flagship national initiative of the Government of India, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan,
Launch date2014

Where to use in Mains

Paper II: Use as an example in welfare, governance, and social justice answers.
Essay: WHAT IT IS: Make in India is a flagship national initiative of the Government of India, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan,

Overview

WHAT IT IS

Make in India is a flagship national initiative of the Government of India, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 at Vigyan Bhawan,

Full scheme analysis is inside.

Upgrade to read the complete key points, exam-focused FAQs, and practice quiz for this scheme.

See Study Pack

Infographics

Four Pillars of Make in India

Make in India by the Numbers

Make in India: 27 Focus Sectors

Top FDI Source Countries (FY 2024-25)

Key Milestones

PLI Scheme Results (as of December 2025)