Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in(2016)
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Uttar Pradesh
A
It is an integral part of the recently approved National Manufacturing Policy of DIPP. The National Manufacturing Policy is a policy solution for a number of challenges discussed in this document, and is a policy tool to be applied to select zones designated for promoting manufacturing.
Key Objectives:
Creation of dedicated zones for manufacturing in the nation to
• Promote investments in manufacturing
• Make the country a hub for both domestic and international markets
• Promoting ease of development of manufacturing Units