New Delhi, June 25 -- The government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have catalyzed a manufacturing surge across critical sectors, drawing investments worth Rs.1.76 trillion and generating sales of over Rs.16.5 trillion, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a statement on Wednesday.

The schemes, spread across 14 strategic sectors, have collectively created over 1.2 million jobs as of March 2025, it said.

So far, the Centre has disbursed Rs.21,534 crore in incentives across 12 sectors, including electronics, IT hardware, pharmaceuticals, telecom, food processing, white goods, auto components, speciality steel, textiles, and drones.

"The impact of PLI schemes has been significant across various sectors in India," the m...