Setting
up a High Level Committee on Manufacturing (HLCM)
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1 The concern at all levels was in respect of implementation of the Strategy where too many agencies are involved. In order to ensure speedy resolution of the problems involving different agencies and effective implementation of the Strategy, Government has constituted a High Level Committee on Manufacturing, under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Prime Minister for resolving policy issues that may arise in the implementation of the National Manufacturing Initiative as may be adopted by Government as well as in the oprationalisation of the plans for the growth of various sub-sectors of manufacturing.
2 The Members of the Committee include: Finance Minister, Commerce & Industry Minister, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council, Principal Secretary to PM, Member (Industry), Planning Commission and Ministers of sub-sectors concerned with the Chairman, NMCC being the Member/Convener. Member Secretary, NMCC along with Secretaries of Finance, Commerce, Industrial Policy & Promotion, Small Scale Industry, Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises and Economic Advisory Council are the permanent invitees to the above Committee. The Committee is to be serviced by the PMO assisted by the NMCC.
3 With a view to facilitating the functioning of the HLCM, an empowered sub-committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of the Chairman, NMCC. The Empowered Sub-Committee is expected to formulate/review/approve policy papers and proposals for submission to the HLCM, monitor the follow up on implementation of the decisions of HLCM; and undertake such other actions as maybe necessary in furtherance of the objectives of the HLCM, the Empowered Sub-Committee may be assigned such other tasks by the HLCM as may be found necessary from time to time.
4 Among the industry verticals the NMCC has identified Textiles and Garments and Food Processing Industries among others that need to be given high importance in view of India’s strength in these sectors and also because of their high potential for employment generation. The HLCM chaired by the Prime Minister had taken decision on a variety of issues in respect of these two segments. Many of the programmes that were recommended by the HLCM have been included in the 11th Plan by the Planning Commission and many of the policies for support have also been pursued. The NMCC is convening meetings in respect of these segments in order to assess the current status and make recommendations in line with the growth targets as well as creation of employment.
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