Question : Features of Make in India

(a) the salient features of Make in India Programme;

(b) the details of the number of districts/cities/areas covered under this programme across the country including Tamil Nadu;

(c) the State/UT-wise number of sectors included in this programme so far within the country, including Tamil Nadu;

(d) the details of the targets set and achievements made so far under this programme;

(e) whether the Government has created facilitation centres under this programme in the country, including Tamil Nadu;

(f) if so, the State/UT-wise details thereof along with its response and if not, the reasons therefor;

(g) whether the Government has received any proposal from the Tamil Nadu Government to include and promote rural areas, especially in the manufacturing sector under this programme; and

(h) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken/to be taken by the Government to implement the same in the country under the programme so far?

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THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (d): ‘Make in India’ initiative was launched on September 25, 2014 with the objective of facilitating investment, fostering innovation, building best in class manufacturing infrastructure, making it easy to do business and enhancing skill development. Action Plans for 21 key sectors were identified for specific actions under (i) Policy Initiatives (ii) Fiscal Incentives (iii) Infrastructure Creation (iv) Ease of Doing Business (v) Innovation and R&D (vi) Skill Development areas. The ‘Make in India’ initiative is not a State/ district/ cities/ area specific initiative rather it is being implemented all over the country. Make in India initiative has been reviewed and is now focusing on 27 sectors. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is coordinating action plans for 15 manufacturing sectors while Department of Commerce is coordinating 12 service sectors. The list of 27 sectors is placed at Annexure I.

(e) & (f): State Governments have created Investment Promotion & Facilitation agencies for first point of reference for investors coming in to their States. The list State Investment Promotion Agencies is placed at Annexure II.

(g): No, Sir.

(h): Question does not arise.

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