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ADITYA PATHAKAIR 189· 2025

Question Q.2GS3GS3

Why does India need to transition from a 'build to print' to a 'build to design' model in manufacturing? What steps have been taken by the government in this regard?

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The National Manufacturing Policy aims to increase manufacturing's share in GDP from ~16% to ~25% to achieve sustainable growth. Need to transition from 'build to print' to 'build to design': - Higher Value Addition - printing adds only a small value (≤20%) - design gives access to IPP & greater value addition (≥50%) Ex Apple's share in China made iPhones is ~80% - Spillover effects - designing boosts R&D which has positive spill-overs to other sectors↑ in productivity across the value chain - Expansion of manufacturing sector - allows a country to transition from low value assembly, testing, packaging ATP to high-value manufacturing - Diversification - manufacturing different kinds of products based on simple changes in designgreater consumer satisfaction Govt Measures: - Design Linked Incentive DLI - sub-component of India Semiconductor Mission - PLI schemes - incentives tied to value addition - Promotion of Atal Tinkering Labs - Skill development Initiatives - Chips to Startup Thus a design-led manufacturing ecosystem would help in creating a sustainable & resilient manufacturing sector
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ADITYA PATHAK

AIR 1892025

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GS3GS3

Topic

Land Reforms, Liberalization, Infrastructure & Investment

Manufacturing and Industrial Sector

Build to Design Model in Manufacturing

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