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Ayush PathakAIR 215· 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 has been taken by the government in this regard?

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Main Body

In the manufacturing sector which only contributed to 17% to GDP against (the target of 25%), a structural and procedural shift is needed. Need: From Build to Print to Build to Design

1More high end value addition in Manufacturing GVA → design led growth (2) Driven by autonomous working rather than only by consumer demand. (Build to print) model (3) Leverage Indian Engineers who use experts in designing components. (4) Avenue for more research and development as well as job creation. Steps taken by the government → Design linked incentive scheme DLI Scheme → in manufacturing sector → India Semiconduct Mission promoting design of semiconductor chips → Promoting designing components in textile, defence, apparel, automobile etc sector However some challenges remain → Low R&D spending ~ 0.67% GIP → Lack of capacity of MSME → informality, drawback (small size) → Low private investment in innovation

Therefore way forward lies in improving skill levels, technology transfers with partner countries to improve efficiency and attain 25% target by 2030 in manufacturing sector.

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Conclusion

Therefore way forward lies in improving skill levels, technology transfers with partner countries to improve efficiency and attain 25% target by 2030 in manufacturing sector.

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Topper

Ayush Pathak

AIR 2152025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Land Reforms, Liberalization, Infrastructure & Investment

Manufacturing and Industrial Sector

Manufacturing Policy and Innovation

Writing Stats

196

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analytical

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