New Delhi, June 5 -- The Indian government has constituted six sector-specific working groups to identify up to 100 products for promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence, an official said.

"The aim is to promote indigenisation of those products," the official told PTI.

The groups are tasked with drawing up a final list of items for indigenisation and submitting it to the Cabinet Secretariat within three weeks.

Structure and Mandate

The six working groups cover the following sectors: pharmaceuticals, biotech and medical devices; chemicals, petrochemicals, textiles and footwear; capital goods, automotive, electric vehicles and advanced capital goods; energy; construction equipment and infrastructure; and defence a...