Made in India Label Scheme
Why it Matters?
The Made in India Label Scheme promotes domestic manufacturing, ensures product authenticity, and boosts global competitiveness. Launched under Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, it covers multiple sectors, including steel, textiles, and electronics. The government allocated ₹995 crore for three years to support quality standards, digital verification, and enterprise onboarding.
What You Should Know?
The scheme encourages domestic manufacturing and informs consumers about the origin of products.
The scheme is led by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), supported by the Quality Council of India (QCI) and India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF).
Products wholly or substantially manufactured or assembled in India are eligible.
It is a voluntary certification scheme with a QR code and logo for verification.
Its objectives include strengthening product reputation, ensuring authenticity, and enhancing global competitiveness.
Pilot sectors include steel, textiles, and electronics, with a phased approach and a minimum of 50% local value addition.
Enterprises are onboarded through the official Made in India portal.
The scheme supports MSMEs and enterprises in agriculture, fisheries, and horticulture to encourage wider adoption.