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A decade of
Make in India
Cover Story
Electricity and
Renewable Energy

India ranks fourth in the
world in renewable energy
capacity
n The installed power capacity in
ABCD to ROAD became the basis the country was 2,48,554 MW in
March 2014, which has increased
of the success of ‘Make in India’ to 4,46,190 MW in June 2024.
n The installed capacity of the renewable sector has
increased from 75,519 MW in March 2014 to 1,95,013 MW
To prove the idea of the Make in India
in June 2024.
initiative, the central government prepared
the machinery and along with the necessary n New investment of Rs 8.5 lakh crore has been made in
the clean energy sector between 2014-2023.
changes, a new action plan was also
implemented on the ground. For this, the
The installed capacity of coal-based
arrangements were expedited and the Prime
energy has increased from 1,39,663
Minister gave the mantra of ABCD to ROAD. He
MW in March 2014 to 2,10,969 MW in
believed that the government is mostly stuck
June 2024.
in ABCD and the same work culture is formed
from top to bottom. That is
A – Avoid
B – Bypass
C – Confuse
D – Delay

Therefore, from the very beginning of Make in
India, his effort was to bring change in ABCD
work culture which would lead to success. This
road (ROAD) meant- The installed capacity of solar energy
was 2,650 MW in 2014, which has
R – Responsibility
increased to more than 60,000 MW in
O – Ownership
2024. Similarly, the capacity of wind
A – Accountability
D – Discipline power has increased from 21,132 MW to
more than 45,000 MW.
He ensured that to make this campaign
successful, it will be taken forward on the map
of ROAD.

In this year's general budget, 100 industrial smart
cities were announced under the National Industrial
Corridor Development Program and on 28 August
2024, the Union Cabinet has given new energy
and momentum to the 'Make in India' campaign by
approving 12 new industrial smart cities. With the
construction of these industrial smart cities, along
with the establishment of industries, Indian products
will be produced on the basis of global quality. This
will also create lakhs of employment opportunities. 1.33 lakhs

The model of GDP plus is the number of
welfare showed the way recognized startups
This impressive milestone of Make in India in the country

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