In July 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the development of the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047), a comprehensive strategy designed to position India as a global automotive leader by 2047.
- This plan supports the Government of India’s (GoI) vision of ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and enhanced global competitiveness.
- The decision was made during the inaugural meeting of the AMP 2047 Sub-Committees which was held under the leadership of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, and with the guidance of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, MHI, to outline the objectives and framework for AMP 2047.
About Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047):
i.Building upon the achievements of the previous Automotive Mission Plan 2026 (AMP 2026), AMP 2047 sets phased targets for 2030, 2037, and 2047.
- The plan emphasizes enhancing India’s share in global automotive trade through advancements in technology, quality manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
- The plan also envisions the automotive sector contributing over 12% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and creating an estimated 65 million new jobs.
ii.To guide the development of this comprehensive plan, seven sub-committees have been established, comprising experts from government institutions, industry bodies, and academic organisations have been formed to guide the comprehensive plan.
- These committees will set specific targets for 2030, 2037, and 2047, with a focus on sectoral growth, export expansion, and industry advancement to increase India’s participation in global automotive trade.
ii.It involves various government ministries including the Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under MoC&I, and Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
- It also involves various industry bodies such as Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), academic institutions, testing agencies, and research think tanks.
iii.This initiative, led by MHI, aims to integrate the collective vision of stake-holders, including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), auto component manufacturers, policy-makers, academia and end users, to address challenges like technological advancements and charging infrastructure.
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