Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
6. “Make in India” initiative was launched with an aim to promote manufacturing and boost economic growth by encouraging domestic production within the country. Critically examine its performance. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The ‘Make in India’ initiative has played a pivotal role in expanding India’s manufacturing capacity, attracting significant investments across several industries.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the successes of Make in India and its limitations.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by writing about aims and objectives of Make in India.
Body:
Firstly, in detail, mention the various achievements of the initiative. Cite facts and figures to substantiate.
Next, write about the limitations of the scheme and suggest improvements to it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
