"Make in India" is getting more and more crazy

In this era of globalization, countries are sparing no effort to promote their manufacturing brands. India, a country with a huge population base and potential market, has also held high the banner of "Make in India" in recent years. However, with a series of ironic events, "Make in India" seems to be heading for a kind of magic state, which makes one wonder: is this the rise of manufacturing or a carnival of absurdity?

Mention of "Make in India", the first thing people think of is its huge labor resources and low labor costs. India has a population of more than 1.3 billion people and a very high proportion of young workers, which is seen as a huge advantage for its manufacturing development. However, the reality is far slimmer than it seems. India's infrastructure construction lags behind, the power supply is unstable, traffic congestion is serious, these infrastructure shortcomings seriously restrict the development of manufacturing. What is even more ironic is that in order to promote "Made in India", the Indian government has invested heavily in the construction of industrial parks, but often these parks have become empty cities due to the lack of supporting facilities and effective management after completion, becoming a veritable "ghost town manufacturing".

In terms of quality control in manufacturing, "Make in India" is even more ridiculous. India's pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, once renowned globally for its low prices and high quality, has been plagued by quality problems in recent years. From fake drugs to substandard ingredients, the reputation of Indian medicines is taking an unprecedented hit. And India's car manufacturing, even more surprising. India's domestic cars are not only backward in technology, but also have frequent breakdowns, which are dubbed "time bombs on the road" by consumers. What's more, some electronic products made in India, such as mobile phones, computers, etc., not only the performance is worrying, but also the after-sales service is terrible, so that consumers complain.

If quality control is the weakness of "Make in India", then the innovation capacity of Indian manufacturing is even more baffling. Although India has many top scientific and technological talents, most of these talents flow to developed countries such as the United States and Silicon Valley to contribute to the innovation of others. India's local manufacturing industry has fallen into a vicious circle of "shanzhai" and "imitation". From mobile phones to home appliances, from cars to electronics, the Indian market is full of "copycats", which not only infringe intellectual property rights, but also greatly reduce the brand image of "Made in India".

What is even more absurd is that the Indian government has adopted a series of bizarre policies to promote "Make in India". Steep tariffs on imports to protect local manufacturing, for example; For example, it is mandatory for domestic enterprises to purchase raw materials and equipment produced in India to stimulate the development of local industrial chains. However, these policies have not only failed to bring the desired effect, but have only exacerbated the distortion and confusion in the Indian market. High tariffs cause the price of imported products to soar, and consumers have to bear higher living costs; And compulsory procurement policies have allowed some low-quality local products to survive, squeezing the market space for high-quality products.

In the midst of this "Make in India" binge, the Indian government seems to be in a state of self-indulgence. They constantly proclaim the advantages of "Make in India" while ignoring the problems. The media is full of praise for "Make in India", while the real voices of consumers and businesses are lost in the noise. This self-deception will not only fail to promote the real development of India's manufacturing industry, but will make India more and more marginalized in the global manufacturing competition.

The magic of "Made in India" has undoubtedly cast a shadow on the development of India's manufacturing industry. In this increasingly competitive era of globalization, if India wants to make a breakthrough in the manufacturing sector, it must face up to the existing problems and challenges, abandon self-deception, and meet future challenges with a more pragmatic and open attitude. However, from the current situation, it seems that "Make in India" is still going further and further on this magical road, which makes people worry about its future.