India is decoupling its economic growth from carbon emissions (path taken by West and China) by industrializing through "electrotech" (electronics, solar and advanced battery systems).
Key-achievements of India as an electro-tech manufacturing hub
- Electronics industry: grown six-fold in last decade to reach $130 billion in 2024-25, generating 25 lakh jobs. E.g. India has become world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
- Scaling up solar capacity: with solar module capacity reaching 120 GW, India generated 9% of its electricity from solar in 2025.
- EV Market Leadership: Electric three-wheelers (nearly 60% of the market); Passenger EVs (approaching 5%).
Initiatives taken by India
- Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes: For Advanced Chemistry Cell, Auto & Auto Components, etc.
- E.g. Electronics industry has attracted over $4 billion in FDI since FY 2020.
- Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS): To build a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
- FAME India Scheme and PM E-DRIVE Scheme for e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-4Ws, e-Trucks, e-buses, e-Ambulances.
Significance for India
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