- India’s manufacturing sector is mostly in post-electrification rungs.
- Use of IT in manufacturing is nascent.
- Integration Steps:
- Wider adoption of Industry 4.0 is imperative to increase competitiveness.
- Leverage India’s strength in Information Technology and IT professionals.
- “Make in India” initiative is spearheading wider adoption.
- Smart Cities Mission projects are seen as forerunners of Industry 4.0 environment.
- Example: GE’s smart factory in Pune (Industry 4.0 example).