§1Who it is for

  • Investors, manufacturers and founders looking for facilitation

Useful if

Founders wanting approvals info, land information and investor facilitation.

Do not spend time on it if

Anyone looking for a grant under the 'Make in India' name.

§2Eligibility

  1. No eligibility — it is an umbrella initiative, not a grant or subsidy.

§3Benefits

  • Facilitation via Invest India, National Single Window System (NSWS) and India Industrial Land Bank.
  • Umbrella brand for sector schemes such as PLI and National Manufacturing Mission.

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

Not published

The guideline does not list the norms. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§5Documents

Not published

The guideline does not list the documents. Ask the portal or bank before you apply — we do not make up lists.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    Use NSWS for approvals and Invest India for facilitation queries.

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Free facilitation through Invest India (DPIIT).
  • Linked to NSWS approvals and India Industrial Land Bank (DPIIT annual report).

Demerits

  • No direct money — a small founder must find a specific scheme to get funds.
  • Sector action plans date from the 2014 launch (25 sectors) per DPIIT; no single published budget.

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Need help with Make in India?

Eligibility check, DPR and application file — ask us on WhatsApp.

Our interestHelp is our paid service. You can also apply for the scheme yourself.

Sources

  1. DPIIT: Introduction (Make in India, Invest India)
  2. DPIIT Annual Report (Invest India, NSWS, IILB)

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.