The draft National Manufacturing policy gets in-principle approval by PM

10 Jun 2011 Evaluate

The high level committee chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on June 09, 2011 gave the in-principle approval to the draft National Manufacturing policy, with the objective to increase the share of manufacturing sector in GDP to 25% by 2025 from the present 16%. The policy envisages creation of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) as mega industrial zones with world class infrastructure facilities. The NIMZs will enjoy tax concession, special policy regime, flexible labor policy, easy environment laws and related compliance. The new policy is also expected to generate 100 million jobs to harvest demographic dividend.

Prime Minster directed the Commerce and Industry Ministry to finish the discussion process with other ministries within a month, so that the final policy could be brought before cabinet for approval. The new manufacturing policy was drafted by Department of Industrial Planning and Promotion (DIPP) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in consultation with the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council and the Planning Commission.

The statement released by Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, 'The Prime Minister observed that the policy measures proposed would reduce the compliance burden on industry. At the same time, these measures have to be formulated while adequately taking care of the environmental and labour welfare concerns. This will send a positive message to the investing community.

Almost after two decades of reforms, the share of manufacturing sector is still around 16% with the employment share of 12%. The share in GDP of manufacturing sector is quite low in comparison to other Asian economies. The share manufacturing sector in GDP is around 32% in China, 35% in Thailand and 25% in South Korea.

The Indian government is planning to boost the share by this new manufacturing policy. However, there are few serious concerns which can create problems to achieve the goals set by the New Manufacturing Policy like, providing land for industrial propose, skill development and infrastructure development. Without viable solution on these issues, achieving the manufacturing targets will be difficult for the government.

The high level committee meeting was attended by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, Corporate Affairs Minister Murli Deora, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Chairman of PM's Economic Advisory Council C Rangarajan.

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