13 Nov 2026 | 5 Mins Read
PLI schemes generate 8.49 lakh jobs, with 3 sectors providing 72% of employment
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The Centre’s PLI schemes have generated 8.49 lakh jobs by March, with 72% concentrated in food products, electronics manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. Food processing led with 3.29 lakh jobs. Despite 76% of targeted investment achieved and 64% in production, employment generation remains at 28% of its 30.19 lakh target, lagging especially in capital-intensive sectors.