Make in India 2.0: Procurement Policy Implications for IT Sector

The evolution of **Make in India** from its original launch to the current 2.0 framework has profound implications for how government bodies and public sector undertakings approach technology procurement.

The Shift from "Import Substitution" to "Strategic Self-Reliance"

Earlier iterations focused on reducing import dependency across broad categories. Make in India 2.0 introduces:

Sector-Specific Roadmaps

Each critical IT infrastructure category now has a defined roadmap with:

PLI Scheme Integration

The **Production Linked Incentive (PLI)** scheme for IT hardware manufacturing creates new procurement opportunities:

Practical Implications for Procurement Officers

The Role of Advisory in This Transition

Organisations navigating this transition face two challenges:

1. **Policy interpretation** — Understanding which categories fall under "strategic" vs "non-strategic" procurement

2. **Vendor readiness assessment** — Evaluating whether domestic vendors meet the technical specifications required

Ugram's advisory services help organisations build procurement strategies that are both compliant and cost-effective during this transition period.

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