Ministry of Communication had previously invited applications under DLI ( Design linked incentive) as a part of the Production linked Incentive Scheme (PLI)
Difference between DLI (launched 2022) and PLI
DLI will offer a 1% additional incentive over the PLI scheme. Telcom equipment makers who use at least 50% Made in India components will be eligible for it.
PLI Scheme (launched in 2020)
It offers a production-linked incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in a specified sector.
e.g., in the electronics sector, the scheme shall extend an incentive of 4% to 6% on incremental sales (over the base year) of goods manufactured in India for a period of five years.
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