PLI SCHEME

Key Highlights:

• The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles has approved a total of 170 companies.
• As of March 31, 2026, these companies have made an actual investment of ₹8,117.64 crores.
• The scheme has generated 33,427 new jobs by the specified date.
• This information was provided in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for Textiles.

Detailed Insights:

• Gujarat leads in actual investment under the scheme, contributing ₹1903.38 crore.
• Tamil Nadu has generated the highest number of jobs, accounting for 7,930 new employments.
• Karnataka, Goa, and Tamil Nadu are other states with significant investments under the scheme.
• Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka have also made substantial contributions to job creation.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: A government initiative offering incentives to companies for incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units.
• Textile Sector: A major employment-generating sector in India, crucial for industrial output and exports.