Mon Feb 03 10:53:35 UTC 2025: ## Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Make in India Initiative as Failed Policy
**New Delhi, February 3, 2025** – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, today launched a scathing critique of the government’s flagship Make in India initiative, calling it a failure during his speech on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address. Gandhi, speaking in Parliament, argued that the initiative, while conceptually sound, had demonstrably failed to boost India’s manufacturing sector.
He cited a significant drop in the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the GDP, falling from 15.3% in 2014 to 12.6% in 2025, as evidence of the initiative’s shortcomings. While acknowledging the government’s efforts, Gandhi insisted that the results speak for themselves.
Gandhi also expressed disappointment with the President’s address, describing it as repetitive and lacking in fresh proposals. He contrasted this with his vision for India’s future, emphasizing the urgent need to address youth unemployment and focus on boosting domestic production. He highlighted the disproportionate reliance on foreign manufacturing, particularly from China, citing the components of his own mobile phone as an example.
Gandhi advocated for a shift in national focus towards production, arguing that India’s current over-reliance on consumption is unsustainable. He suggested that embracing the technological revolution, specifically the shift towards electric vehicles and renewable energy, would be crucial for creating jobs and ensuring future economic prosperity. He drew a parallel to the Congress government’s success in leveraging the computer revolution, highlighting their foresight in promoting the software industry. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, he added, further underscored the importance of prioritizing this technological shift, emphasizing the battlefield dominance of electric-powered drones over traditional tanks.
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