A family of sector-specific schemes that pay manufacturers an incentive calculated on incremental sales of goods made in India, rather than on capital invested. Payment follows output, so the subsidy is contingent on production actually happening.
Who runs itAdministered by the line ministry for each sector, with overall coordination by DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Why it is examinedRecurs constantly in Economy questions on import substitution, manufacturing share of GDP and the shift from input subsidies to outcome-linked support.
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