NITI Aayog says PLI schemes hit 28% of jobs goal by FY26
In short
NITI Aayog said PLI schemes reached 76% of their investment target, but only 28% of their employment target, by FY26.
The report called for changes to the scheme design. It matters because the plans are doing better on investment than on creating jobs.
What the reporting says
NITI Aayog's assessment found that PLI schemes achieved 76 per cent of their investment target but only 28 per cent of their jobs goal. The report called for refinements in scheme design, based on the weaker employment outcome. The data suggests the schemes are attracting investment more successfully than generating jobs.
Why it matters
NITI Aayog's assessment showed that Production-Linked Incentive schemes met 76% of their investment target but only 28% of their employment target by FY26. The report urged refinements in scheme design, linking the weaker jobs performance to the need for changes. The brief is important for policymakers and businesses because it suggests the schemes are drawing investment more effectively than employment.