12 Years of Make in India: New Manufacturing Initiatives and Government Schemes
12 Years of Make in India: India’s Make in India initiative completed 12 years on September 25, 2026. The initiative was launched on September 25, 2014, with the broader objective of strengthening manufacturing, investment and industrial development in India.
On the occasion of its 12th anniversary, the Government highlighted various initiatives related to manufacturing, industrial infrastructure, investment, exports, innovation and domestic value addition.
What is Make in India?
Make in India is a major Government of India initiative aimed at promoting manufacturing and investment, strengthening production capabilities, creating employment opportunities and improving India's position in global supply chains.
The 12-year milestone highlights the continuing focus on infrastructure, enterprise, innovation and manufacturing-led growth.
Key Areas of Focus
- Domestic Manufacturing
- Industrial Infrastructure
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Mobile Phone Manufacturing
- Industrial Parks
- Supply Chain Development
- Research and Innovation
- Exports and Global Competitiveness
- MSME and Industrial Development
- Investment and Employment
BHAVYA Scheme: 100 Industrial Parks
The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) was approved in March 2026 with an allocation of ₹33,660 crore for developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India.
The scheme is designed to create investment-ready industrial infrastructure and support manufacturing activities through integrated facilities.
- Scheme: BHAVYA
- Allocation: ₹33,660 crore
- Target: 100 industrial parks
- Focus: Investment-ready industrial infrastructure
- Objective: Manufacturing, investment and employment
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
In July 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore.
The scheme will operate from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. It aims to scale up mobile phone production in India, deepen domestic value addition, strengthen supply-chain resilience and improve global competitiveness.
The scheme also provides incentive support on eligible sales at differentiated rates for mobile phone manufacturing in India.
Semicon 2.0
Semicon 2.0 was approved on July 15, 2026, with a total budgetary outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore.
The initiative focuses on strengthening India's semiconductor ecosystem through areas including chip design, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, materials, equipment, research and talent development.
BHAVYA Rasayan
The BHAVYA Rasayan initiative has an allocation of ₹3,030 crore for establishing three dedicated chemical parks in India.
The initiative is intended to support the development of industrial and chemical manufacturing infrastructure.
Rare Earth Permanent Magnets Manufacturing
The Government has also notified a scheme to promote manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets. The scheme has an allocation of ₹7,280 crore to establish 6,000 MTPA of integrated manufacturing capacity.
Make in India and Startups
The Make in India ecosystem extends beyond large manufacturing projects. Innovation, entrepreneurship, research, design and technology development are also important parts of India's broader industrial ecosystem.
Greater emphasis on domestic value addition and technology development is intended to help Indian businesses participate more strongly in global supply chains.
Were all these schemes launched in September 2026?
No. This is an important clarification.
The 12th anniversary of Make in India provided an opportunity for the Government to highlight various manufacturing initiatives, but not all of them were newly announced in September 2026.
BHAVYA was approved in March 2026, while the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme and Semicon 2.0 were approved in July 2026. They are therefore better described as recent manufacturing initiatives highlighted around the 12-year milestone.
Major Manufacturing Initiatives
| Initiative | Allocation | Main Objective |
|---|---|---|
| BHAVYA | ₹33,660 crore | 100 Industrial Parks |
| Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme | ₹62,500 crore | Mobile Manufacturing and Domestic Value Addition |
| Semicon 2.0 | ₹1,27,500 crore | Semiconductor Ecosystem |
| BHAVYA Rasayan | ₹3,030 crore | Three Dedicated Chemical Parks |
| Rare Earth Permanent Magnets Scheme | ₹7,280 crore | Integrated Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing |
Potential Impact on Industry and Employment
These manufacturing-focused initiatives are designed to strengthen industrial infrastructure, domestic production, supply chains, investment and employment opportunities. Benefits and incentives will depend on the eligibility criteria and implementation guidelines of the respective schemes.
Conclusion
Make in India completed 12 years on September 25, 2026. The anniversary has highlighted India's continuing focus on manufacturing, investment, industrial infrastructure, innovation and domestic value addition.
BHAVYA, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, Semicon 2.0 and BHAVYA Rasayan are among the major recent initiatives supporting India's manufacturing ecosystem.
However, these initiatives were not all launched in September 2026. Several were approved earlier in 2026 and were highlighted as part of the broader Make in India journey at its 12-year milestone.
FAQs
When was Make in India launched?
Make in India was launched on September 25, 2014.
When did Make in India complete 12 years?
Make in India completed 12 years on September 25, 2026.
What is the allocation for the BHAVYA scheme?
BHAVYA has an allocation of ₹33,660 crore and targets the development of 100 industrial parks.
What is the budget of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme?
The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme has a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore.
What is the budget of Semicon 2.0?
Semicon 2.0 has a total budgetary outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore.
