<h1>India Boosts Manufacturing with Make in India: Simplified Licensing, eBiz Portal, and Startup Support Initiatives.</h1> The Government of India launched the Make in India Programme to boost manufacturing and establish India as a hub for design and innovation. Key initiatives include creating an investor facilitation cell, simplifying industrial licensing, and enhancing the ease of doing business. Measures such as online processes for industrial licenses, environmental clearances, and employee registrations have been implemented. The government is also working on improving regulatory frameworks and integrating services with the eBiz portal. A special team has been formed to expedite Japanese investments following the Prime Minister's visit to Japan. The 2015-16 budget includes measures to support startups and the leather sector.