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The primary goal is making India global manufacturing hub, by encouraging both multinational as well as domestic companies to manufacture their products within the country. It also seeks to facilitate job creation, foster innovation, enhance skill development and protect intellectual property. The logo of ‘Make in India’, a lion made of gear wheels, itself reflects the integral role of manufacturing in government’s vision and national development.

Changes

The government is introducing several reforms to create possibilities for getting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and foster business partnerships.

Infrastructure is integral to the growth of any industry. The government intends to develop industrial corridors and build smart cities with state-of-the-art technology and high-speed communication.

The Government has allowed 100% FDI in Railway and removed restrictions in Construction.It has also recently increased the cap of FDI to 100% in Defense and Pharmaceutical.

100% FDI in single brand retail will effect Make in India campaign. Public prefers foreign products over Indian.

What is 'Make in India'?

The Make in India initiative was launched as part of a wider set of nation-building initiatives. Devised to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub, Make in India was a timely response to a critical situation: by 2013, the much-hyped emerging markets bubble had burst, and India’s growth rate had fallen to its lowest level in a decade. The promise of the BRICS Nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) had faded, and India was tagged as one of the so-called ‘Fragile Five’. Global investors debated whether the world’s largest democracy was a risk or an opportunity. India’s 1.2 billion citizens questioned whether India was too big to succeed or too big to fail. India was on the brink of severe economic failure.

It represents a comprehensive and unprecedented overhaul of out-dated processes and policies. Most importantly, it represents a complete change of the Government’s mindset – a shift from issuing authority to business partner, in keeping with Prime Minister's tenet of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’.

It is a collaborative effort. DIPP initiated this process by inviting participation from Union Ministers, Secretaries to the Government of India, state governments, industry leaders, and various knowledge partners. Next, a National Workshop on sector specific industries in December 2014 brought Secretaries to the Government of India and industry leaders together to debate and formulate an action plan for the next three years, aimed at raising the contribution of the manufacturing sector to 25% of the GDP by 2020. This plan was presented to the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, industry associations and industry leaders by the Secretaries to the Union Government and the Chief Secretary, Maharashtra on behalf of state governments.

PLAN

(a) inspire confidence in India’s capabilities amongst potential partners abroad, the Indian business community and citizens at large;

(b) provide a framework for a vast amount of technical information on 25 industry sectors; and

(c) reach out to a vast local and global audience via social media and constantly keep them updated about opportunities, reforms, etc.

The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) worked with a group of highly specialised agencies to build brand new infrastructure, including a dedicated help desk and a mobile-first website that packed a wide array of information into a simple, sleek menu.

Positives of 'Make in India'

Develop Job Opportunity

One of the main purposes of Make in India crusade is to provide job opportunities for as many citizens of India as possible. It has targeted the young generation of the country as its prime beneficiary.

Ameliorate the Vicinity

In order to manufacture in India, a particular industry requires a promising location to set up machinery as well as factories. To fulfill this requirement, not only the areas were chosen would be improved but also the neighboring locations will be highly benefited.

Expand GDP

Due to the manufacturing of products in India, economic growth is inevitable, which will not only boost the trade sector but also will increase the GDP of Indian economy as with the setting up of new factories and various investments being speculated in the Indian commercial sectors the flow of income will be humongous.

Fortify the Rupee

The emergence of the manufacturing industries would automatically convert India into a hub for the fabrication of various commercial products; as a result, there would be a grand collection of the FDI, which, in turn, would strengthen the rupee against the domination of the American dollar.

Increase in Brand Value

Due to the Make in India campaign, such small manufacturers will be provided with a real shot at the business. With, companies investing in such small time retailers from all around the world, the brand value of Indian merchandise will increase dramatically.

Upgradation of Technology

Not only will India benefit from the knowledge and use of the technology but also, the concerned nations will be provided with a skilled and erudite labor.

Ease of Business

India is a nation which ranked 130th on the ease of doing business scale. But with the open invitation given to the entire world to manufacture their products in India, the various restrictions opposed over the entrepreneurs will be lifted and aspiring businessmen from all over the globe could invest in India with no stress at all.

Availability of Young Minds

With the Make in India campaign, the young population would not only be provided with employment but also their young and fresh minds would take the industrial sector to new heights. Making it a win-win situation for the India as well as the concerned countries.

Development of Rural Areas

Amenities like schools, hospitals, and other public conveniences will be developed for the betterment of the public.

Flow of Capital

With the introduction of Make in India, the capital will not only remain in India, but also the foreign currency will be provided to the nation as well. In a nutshell, India will not spend on foreign countries, but the foreign countries will spend in India in the form of investments and wages.