AMP 2047: India launches automotive mission plan to become global auto leader; built on AMP 2026 goals
The government of India has initiated the formulation of the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047), a strategic roadmap aligned with the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ vision.The plan aims to establish India as a global leader in the automotive sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and increasing the country’s share in global automotive trade, the ministry of heavy industries said on Thursday.Seven sub-committees, comprising experts from the government, industry, and academia, have been formed to guide the development of AMP 2047. The committees have held their first meeting to define the plan’s objectives, framework, and specific targets for sectoral growth, exports, and industry advancement.“The vision for 2047 is not an aspiration but a strategic road map backed by concrete targets for sector growth, exports, and industry advancement. We must think beyond specific technologies or companies and focus on India’s global standing in 2047, aiming to increase our share in global automotive trade through innovation and quality,” said Hanif Qureshi, additional secretary in the ministry of heavy industries as quoted by PTI.The plan sets milestones for 2030, 2037, and 2047, with a focus on addressing challenges such as technological advancements, electric mobility, and charging infrastructure.
Government-industry collaboration underway
The initiative is being led by the ministry of heavy industries under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of minister for heavy industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy.It involves active participation from various ministries, including the ministry of power, ministry of road transport and highways, ministry of commerce, ministry of petroleum and natural gas, DPIIT, and the ministry of environment, forest and climate change.Industry bodies such as SIAM, ACMA, CII, FICCI, academic institutions, testing agencies, and research think tanks are also part of the collaborative process.“The ministry of heavy industries, government of India, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and with the guidance of Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy has initiated the formulation of the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047), a strategic roadmap aligned with the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ vision. The inaugural meeting of the AMP 2047 sub-committees was held to outline the objectives and framework,” said an official statement.
Building on AMP 2026
The AMP 2047 builds upon the earlier Automotive Mission Plan 2016–2026 (AMP 2026), which aimed to position India among the top three global players in engineering, manufacturing, and export of vehicles and components. AMP 2026 also targeted increasing the sector’s contribution to over 12 per cent of India’s GDP and generating 65 million additional jobs
