Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the eleventh anniversary of the Make in India program on Thursday. The initiative has transformed the nation's economic framework and strengthened entrepreneurial opportunities across multiple sectors. Modi emphasized how the program has advanced India's self-reliance goals while fostering innovation and employment growth. The campaign originally launched on September 25, 2014, to boost manufacturing capabilities and attract foreign investment.
The World Bank upgraded India's business environment ranking from 142nd position to 63rd place during this period. Government officials eliminated over 42,000 regulatory requirements and replaced paper-based systems with digital platforms. The Production Linked Incentive scheme has accelerated industrial expansion significantly. India's manufacturing sector approaches the one trillion dollar target by fiscal year 2026, with the August 2025 Manufacturing PMI reaching 59.3 points.
The World Bank upgraded India's business environment ranking from 142nd position to 63rd place during this period. Government officials eliminated over 42,000 regulatory requirements and replaced paper-based systems with digital platforms. The Production Linked Incentive scheme has accelerated industrial expansion significantly. India's manufacturing sector approaches the one trillion dollar target by fiscal year 2026, with the August 2025 Manufacturing PMI reaching 59.3 points.
