PLI Scheme for White Goods

Category: Economy / Industry

  • The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for White Goods promotes domestic manufacturing of air conditioners and LED lighting products.
  • Implemented by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • The scheme has an approved outlay of ₹6,238 crore.
  • It seeks to create a competitive domestic manufacturing ecosystem and increase value addition within India.
  • It encourages manufacturing of key components rather than merely assembling finished products.
  • The scheme is intended to attract investment, increase production and reduce dependence on imports.
  • It is also connected with India's broader Atmanirbhar Bharat and manufacturing strategy.

Key Pointers: Products → ACs + LED lighting | Outlay → ₹6,238 crore | Ministry → Commerce & Industry | Objective → Domestic manufacturing/value addition.