Question : Production Linked Incentive for Telecom Sector

(a) the details and the ambit of Production Linked Incentive(PLI) scheme launched by the Government for telecom and networking products including the kinds of products that will be eligible for manufacturing under the said scheme;

(b) the expected outlay proposal by the Government in terms of incentives under the PLI scheme;

(c) the details of the conditions required to be fulfilled by the potential firms to avail the benefits under this Scheme; and

(d) whether, apart from the above, the Government is considering any other incentives or relaxation of tax burdens specifically for 5G acquisition or to accelerate the introduction and expansion of 5G technology in India and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE)

(a) to (d) The Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Telecom and Networking Products is proposed to be launched by the Government within overall budgetary outlay of 12,195 INR Crore over a period of five years. The Scheme is under finalisation.

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