NITI Aayog Identifies Four Sectors for Global Manufacturing Push

# NITI Aayog Identifies Four Sectors for Global Manufacturing Push ### Why in News? **NITI Aayog** released a report identifying chemicals, telecom and networking equipment, textiles, and solar photovoltaic manufacturing as priority sectors for strengthening India's global manufacturing position. ### What does the report recommend? - The report evaluates where India can increase domestic value addition, exports and competitiveness by comparing these sectors with global benchmarks. - It proposes targeted interventions rather than a single policy for all manufacturing industries. - The four sectors were selected as the first set, with additional sectors expected to be examined in subsequent reports. ### Exam Connect - **Report** → **NITI Aayog** - **Priority sectors** → chemicals, telecom equipment, textiles, solar **PV** manufacturing