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Make in India Creates Lakhs of Jobs, Women Lead as Top Beneficiaries

The 'Make in India' initiative has generated lakhs of direct and indirect jobs, with women emerging as the primary beneficiaries. The Apple ecosystem alone accounts for 250,000 direct jobs, 70% of which are held by women. The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has attracted over ₹2.16 lakh crore in investments and created more than 14.39 lakh jobs. Additionally, the government has launched India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and increased the electronics component manufacturing outlay to ₹40,000 crore to further boost local production.

Key Points: Make in India Jobs: Women Top Beneficiaries, Says Vaishnaw

  • Apple ecosystem created 250k direct jobs
  • PLI scheme attracted ₹2.16L cr investment
  • Mobile phone imports fell 77% since FY21
  • Govt launches India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
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'Make in India' helps create lakhs of jobs, women biggest beneficiaries: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals 'Make in India' created lakhs of jobs, with women as biggest beneficiaries. Apple ecosystem & PLI scheme drive growth.

"India is preparing a skilled workforce for the next phase of electronics manufacturing - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, Feb 23

Women have been the biggest beneficiaries under the 'Make in India' initiative which created lakhs of direct and indirect jobs, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.

IT Minister said that 'Make in India' initiative has created jobs and provided skilling at an unprecedented scale.

The Apple ecosystem alone has created at least 250,000 direct jobs, with 70 per cent beneficiaries being women. Moreover, the ecosystem has generated at least 7,50,000 indirect jobs.

"India is preparing a skilled workforce for the next phase of electronics manufacturing - Robotics, Drones, EVs, Smart Cars, Precision components, Advanced tooling, and Smart glasses," said Vaishnaw in an X post.

Meanwhile, the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme has succeeded in attracting investments of over Rs 2.16 lakh crore in the manufacturing sector and created more than 14.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs as on December 31, 2025.

According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, cumulative sales of manufacturing units set up under the scheme exceeded Rs 20.41 lakh crore, while total exports crossed Rs 8.3 lakh crore.

The government has disbursed as much as Rs 28,748 crore as production-linked incentives under the scheme, the statement said.

Mobile phone imports have declined by nearly 77 per cent since FY 2020-21, while over 99 per cent of domestic demand is now met through local production. Manufacturing has expanded beyond assembly to include printed circuit board assemblies, batteries, camera and display modules, enclosures and other critical sub-assemblies, enabling deeper integration with global value chains.

Domestic manufacturing capacity for IT hardware has also expanded, with progressive localisation of components reducing dependence on imports. Govt hikes component manufacturing outlay to Rs 40,000 crore, announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

In the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, while increasing the outlay for electronics component manufacturing to Rs 40,000 crore to strengthen local production and innovation, which will also create more direct and indirect jobs.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see the numbers. 14 lakh+ jobs is no small feat. But I hope the quality of these jobs matches the quantity. Are these stable, well-paying positions with benefits, or just contract work? The government should ensure sustainable employment.
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Arjun K
The reduction in mobile phone imports by 77% is the real story here. We are finally becoming self-reliant. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 The Semiconductor Mission 2.0 is a game-changer. Let's become a global hub, not just an assembly line.
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Sarah B
Impressive data on women's participation (70% in Apple ecosystem!). This economic empowerment is crucial. Hope this trend continues across all manufacturing sectors and reaches smaller towns, not just major cities.
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Vikram M
While the job creation numbers are good, we must also focus on the "Make for India" and "Make for the World" aspect. Exports of over 8.3 lakh crore show we are getting there. The next step is to build our own global brands.
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Kavya N
My cousin got a job in a component manufacturing unit because of these schemes. It's changed her family's life. This is real vikas. But the government must also ensure these factories have good working conditions and safety standards.

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