Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme – CMAS

UPSC Reference Category: Economy

Why in News?

The Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) was announced in Union Budget 2026–27.

Key Facts

  • Proposed outlay: ₹10,000 crore

  • Duration: 5 years

  • Objective: develop India's domestic container manufacturing ecosystem.

  • Target capacity: up to 7.5 lakh TEUs annually.

  • It aims to increase India's container manufacturing capacity substantially.

  • Supports:

    • Greenfield manufacturing

    • Expansion of existing units

    • Technology development

    • Container ecosystem

 

Why Important?

India's dependence on imported containers creates vulnerabilities in:

  • Logistics

  • Supply chains

  • International trade

Key Pointer

CMAS → ₹10,000 crore → 5 years → 7.5 lakh TEUs → Domestic containers