Assessment of Competitiveness of Heavy Industries Sector
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked whether the government assessed the competitiveness of India's heavy industries sector compared to other economies and sought details on initiatives for technology upgradation, employment impact, and proposals for manufacturing clusters in Karnataka. The Ministry of Heavy Industries provided the answer.
Who asked / answered
Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun (asked), Ministry of Heavy Industries (answered)
What the government said
- PLI-Auto scheme: Rs. 25,938 crore outlay, Rs. 44,326 crore investment, 67,820 jobs till 31.03.2026
- PLI-ACC scheme: Rs. 18,100 crore outlay, 40 GWh capacity awarded, Rs. 5,180 crore investment, 1,277 jobs till 31.05.2026
- PM E-DRIVE: Rs. 10,900 crore outlay (2024-2028), supports EV manufacturing and charging stations
- SAMARTH Centres: 4 Smart Advanced Manufacturing Hubs set up
- 10 Industry 4.0 Experience Centres sanctioned through C4i4, Pune
- Scheme for sintered REPM: Rs. 7,280 crore outlay, 6,000 MTPA capacity
Points worth noting
- No proposals received from Karnataka for manufacturing clusters (part e)
- R&D expenditures permitted under PLI schemes to meet investment criteria
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q124 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 28.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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28.07.2026
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