Food products lead PLI sectors in direct jobs, with nearly 3.3 lakh roles
Government data indicates food products created nearly 3.3 lakh direct jobs under the PLI scheme on Rs 9,200 crore of investment, outpacing more capital-intensive electronics, pharmaceuticals, solar modules and specialty steel through March 2026.
Government data shows food products generated the most direct jobs under India’s PLI scheme—nearly 3.3 lakh—with Rs 9,200 crore investment, outperforming more capital-intensive electronics, pharma, solar and steel sectors on employment creation.
Why this matters
The jobs lead adds a labour dimension to the Government of India’s recent retail-policy signals, following its national floor-wage process and rising fertiliser-subsidy pressure.
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