The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is implementing 2 (two) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, viz. (i) PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components (PLI Auto) and (ii) PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) (PLI ACC).
In PLI Auto, there is no plan to reopen the application window. Concerning PLI ACC, a total ACC production of 50 GWh was awarded to 4 (four) contractors in March 2022 via RFP/tender process. Subsequently, one of the winning bidders was disqualified for violating the terms and conditions of the RFP/tender document and 20 GWh of ACC capacity became available.
Subsequently, the Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) recommended reallocating the 20 GWh ACC capacity through new offerings.
MHI has published a SoP for the PLI Auto scheme, to process applications for incentives under the scheme. The SoP was prepared by a Committee, representing all 4 (four) Automotive Testing Agencies, after detailed stakeholder consultations with all stakeholders, including the implementing/beneficiary companies under the program.
This information was given by Minister of State for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjarin a written reply to Lok Sabha today.
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