Make in India 10th anniversary: PM Modi thanks all for 'roaring success'

Mobile manufacturing to renewable energy & electric vehicles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights success under India's Make in India initiative which started September 25

As the ‘Make in India’ initiative marks its 10-year milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to LinkedIn to reflect on the successes and impact of the campaign, while encouraging further growth. In his post, he praised the relentless efforts of Indians across industries who contributed to making the initiative a “roaring success”, and transforming it into a global movement that highlights India as a hub of manufacturing and innovation.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister also wrote,"Today, we mark #10YearsOfMakeInIndia. I compliment all those who are tirelessly working to make this movement a success over the last decade. ‘Make in India’ illustrates the collective resolve of 140 crore Indians to make our nation a powerhouse of manufacturing and innovation. It’s noteworthy how exports have risen in various sectors, capacities have been built, and thus, the economy has been strengthened."

Modi shared specific examples to illustrate the tremendous progress over the past decade:

Mobile manufacturing: From just two mobile manufacturing units in 2014, India now boasts over 200, with mobile exports skyrocketing by an astonishing 7,500 per cent to Rs 1.2 trillion. Today, 99 per cent of the mobile phones used in India are made domestically, making India the second-largest mobile manufacturer in the world.

Steel industry: India has become a net exporter of finished steel, with production up by over 50 per cent since 2014.

Semiconductors: Investments worth over Rs 1.5 trillion have been made in the semiconductor manufacturing sector, with new plants set to produce more than 70 million chips daily.

Renewable energy & electric vehicles (EVs): India is now the fourth largest producer of renewable energy, with a 400 per cent increase in capacity over the last decade. The electric vehicle industry, almost non-existent in 2014, is now valued at $3 billion.

Defence exports: Defence production exports surged from Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 21,000 crore, with Indian-made products reaching over 85 countries.

Production-linked incentives

The PM also emphasised the role of the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, which have driven substantial investments and created lakhs of jobs, as well as the government’s efforts to enhance the ease of doing business.

Looking forward, Modi urged India’s youth to take Make in India to even greater heights, with a focus on quality and excellence. He emphasised that India is now seen as a key player in the global supply chain, blending democracy, demography, and demand to power global growth. Modi concluded with a vision of a nation that not only meets its own needs but serves as a manufacturing and innovation powerhouse for the world.