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Make in India and Manufacturing Policy — Prelims Strategy

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Prelims Strategy

For Prelims preparation, focus on factual recall of key statistics: 25 focus sectors, GDP target (16% to 25%), job creation target (100 million by 2022), FDI policy changes (defense 26% to 74%, insurance 26% to 49%), and ease of doing business ranking improvement (142nd to 63rd).

Memorize PLI scheme sectors (14 sectors, ₹1.97 lakh crore outlay) and major industrial corridors (DMIC, CBIC, ECEC, AKIC). Practice elimination techniques by understanding common traps: confusing Make in India with NMP 2011, mixing up sectoral FDI limits, and incorrect timeline associations.

Create comparison charts between different industrial policies and their features. Focus on recent developments including semiconductor mission, green hydrogen integration, and Atmanirbhar Bharat alignment.

Use mnemonics for the four pillars and 25 sectors. Regular current affairs updates on manufacturing sector performance, new investments, and policy announcements are essential.