Question

    Which of the following statement is/are not correct about the aims of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme?

    A It aims to boost domestic manufacturing. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It aims to give incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It aims to encourage local companies to set up or expand existing manufacturing units. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It aims to inviting foreign companies to set shop in India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In order to boost domestic manufacturing and cut down on import bills, the union government in March 2020 introduced a PLI scheme that aims to give companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units. Apart from inviting foreign companies to set shop in India, the scheme also aims to encourage local companies to set up or expand existing manufacturing units. The Scheme has also been approved for sectors such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, IT hardware including laptops, mobile phones telecom equipment, white goods, chemical cells, food processing, etc.

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