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pli
WTO Nations Query India’s PLI, QCO, Import Substitution; New Delhi Defends Public Policy Objectives
At India's Trade Policy Review, 44 WTO members submitted over 1,090 written questions, with more than 700 answered before the meeting. Concerns focused on predictability and transparency of India's PLI schemes, QCOs, import substitution policies, and other trade measures. New Delhi defended its policies as legitimate public policy objectives.
Food Products Create Most Jobs Among PLI Sectors with Lowest Investment, Government Data Shows
According to government data shared in Parliament, the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme has generated the most direct jobs in food products, despite relatively low investment. The food sector added nearly 3.3 lakh jobs with Rs 9,200 crore investment, while electronics manufacturing created 1.7 lakh jobs with Rs 20,580 crore. High-skill sectors like solar PV modules and specialty steel created far fewer jobs per rupee invested.