Make In India Turns 10: PM Modi Thanks Nation For Its 'Roaring Success'

In his message, PM Modi commended the tireless efforts of Indians across various industries, which helped turn the initiative into a “roaring success,” transforming it into a global movement

As the ‘Make in India’ initiative celebrates its 10-year milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a reflective LinkedIn post highlighting the campaign's successes and impact while urging continued growth. In his message, he commended the tireless efforts of Indians across various industries, which helped turn the initiative into a “roaring success,” transforming it into a global movement that positions India as a centre for manufacturing and innovation.

“Today is an occasion to salute each and every one of you who has made this initiative a roaring success. Each of you is a pioneer, visionary and innovator, whose tireless efforts have fuelled the success of ‘Make in India’ and thereby made our nation the focus of global attention as well as curiosity. It is the collective drive, relentless in nature, which has transformed a dream into a powerful movement,” he wrote.

PM Modi provided specific examples to showcase the significant progress made over the past decade. He said, “Mobile manufacturing…we know how important mobile phones have now become, but what is startling is that in 2014, we had only two mobile manufacturing units in the entire country. Today, that number has risen to over 200. Our mobile exports have skyrocketed from a mere Rs 1,556 crore to an astounding Rs 1.2 lakh crore – a mind-boggling 7500 per cent increase! Today, 99 per cent of mobile phones used in India are Made in India. We've become the second-largest mobile manufacturer globally.”

“Look at our steel industry – we have become a net exporter of finished steel, with production increasing by over 50 per cent since 2014. Our semiconductor manufacturing sector has attracted investments worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore, with five plants approved that will have a combined capacity of more than 7 crore chips per day! In renewable energy, we are the 4th largest producer globally, with capacity increasing by 400 per cent in just a decade. Our electric vehicle industry, practically non-existent in 2014, is now worth $3 billion. Defence production exports have soared from Rs 1,000 crores to Rs 21,000 crore, reaching over 85 nations,” PM added.

He further spoke about how the pandemic posed significant challenges; however, we overcame them. “Despite facing unprecedented challenges like the global pandemic, India has remained firmly on the growth track. Today, we are being seen as drivers of global growth. I call upon my young friends to come and join us in taking Make in India to new heights. We all must strive for excellence. Delivering quality should be our commitment.. Zero defect should be our mantra. Together, we can continue to build an India that not only meets its own needs but also serves as a manufacturing and innovation powerhouse for the world, he said.