Prime Minister Narendra Modi Marks 11th Anniversary of Make in India Initiative.

On 25th September 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi marked the 11th anniversary of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, emphasizing its role in strengthening India’s economic growth, manufacturing capabilities, and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The initiative has positioned India as a global manufacturing hub.

      - The ‘Make in India’ initiative was launched on 25th September 2014 by PM Narendra Modi to transform India into a global hub for design and manufacturing. Its objectives include facilitating investment, fostering innovation, building world-class manufacturing infrastructure, improving ease of doing business, and enhancing skill development.

      - The initiative is led by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), Government of India (GoI). DPIIT coordinates with state governments, industry bodies, and investors for effective policy implementation.

      - To mark the 11th anniversary, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, MoC&I, launched a Rs.100 commemorative coin on 20th September 2025, symbolizing India’s journey in manufacturing and industrial growth under Make in India.

Main Point :-   (i) Over the past 11 years, Make in India has boosted foreign direct investment (FDI), promoted domestic manufacturing, and encouraged startups and entrepreneurship.

      (ii) It has strengthened sectors such as automobiles, electronics, textiles, defense, and renewable energy, establishing India as a competitive global manufacturing player.