With reference to the Union Ministry of Textiles Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, consider the following statements: 1. Gujarat led the national ranking with an investment of ₹1,515.99 crore. 2. Six companies in Karnataka generated 5,611 jobs under the scheme. 3. Karnataka ranked second nationally in investment and employment under the scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Karnataka ranks second nationally in investment and employment under Union Ministry of Textiles PLI

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Industry, investment & MSMEs· Prelims· 29 October 2026

Industrial policy and PLI schemes: a GS3 case study on investment and employment generation.

Why in news

Minister Rudrappa Lamani announced that Karnataka ranked second nationally in investment and employment under the Union Ministry of Textiles Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme.

Background

As of March 31, 2026, six companies in Karnataka invested ₹1,515.99 crore and generated 5,611 jobs. Gujarat led the national ranking with an investment of ₹1,903.38 crore.

Facts for Prelims

FactKarnataka's investment under Textile PLI: ₹1,515.99 crore
FactGujarat's investment under Textile PLI: ₹1,903.38 crore
FactJobs generated in Karnataka under Textile PLI: 5,611
SchemeKarnataka Textile & Apparel Policy 2026-31 outlay: ₹4,000 crore

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Union Ministry of Textiles Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, consider the following statements:

Gujarat led the national ranking with an investment of ₹1,515.99 crore.
Six companies in Karnataka generated 5,611 jobs under the scheme.
Karnataka ranked second nationally in investment and employment under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: Gujarat's investment was ₹1,903.38 crore.

For Mains

Q. Examine how Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes contribute to industrial diversification and employment generation in the textile sector.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Incentive efficacy: Balancing fiscal outlays with actual job creation and manufacturing capacity
State-level synergy: Alignment between Union PLI schemes and state-specific textile policies

Keywords: Production Linked Incentive · Industrial Investment · Employment Generation · Textile Policy · Fiscal Outlay

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