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NITI Aayog considers separate PLI scheme for MSMEs, examines biz models

Seeks different schemes for firms with higher targets, and smaller ones

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The PLI scheme does not currently focus on making MSMEs a part of the supply chain

Nikunj Ohri New Delhi
The NITI Aayog is working on a dedicated production-linked in­cen­tive (PLI) scheme for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them enhance capacity, said a top government official, who is privy to the discussion.
 
The policy think tank is considering if the PLI scheme should be divided into two parts — one larger scheme for big companies with higher targets, and another for smaller ones, which are the backbone of the Indian economy and are critical to the su­pply chain. Last month, Business ­Sta­­n­dard had reported the NITI Aayog has recommended extending the PLI scheme across sectors to