Question : National Master Plan for Manufacturing Clusters

(a) whether the Government proposes to devise a National Master Plan for the manufacturing clusters in the country and if so, the details thereof including its main aims and objectives;

(b) whether the Government has set up a Committee to finalise a comprehensive Master Plan in this regard and if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the Committee is likely to submit its report to the Government; and

(c) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to promote manufacturing sector under the “Make in India’’ for creating millions of jobs in the country?

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THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a): Yes, Madam. Government is preparing a National Plan for Manufacturing Clusters. The Plan aims to bring about convergence in development of industrial areas by the Central Government and State Government so as to inter alia bring about optimal utilization of resources.

(b): Inputs from Central Government Ministries/Departments and States Governments have been taken for development of Industrial Information System. Action for constitution of committee to evolve cluster framework has been taken.

(c): Under Make in India initiative, thrust sectors have been identified to promote manufacturing in India. A number of measures have been taken, including liberal FDI Policy, measures to improve Ease of Doing Business, setting up of Investor Facilitation Cell, and facilitating creation of industrial infrastructure across the country under various schemes.
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