<h1>India's Industrial Growth Slows: Government Introduces National Manufacturing Policy to Boost Competitiveness and Job Creation.</h1> Industrial production in India has slowed since June 2011, with notable declines in mining and manufacturing sectors. Factors contributing to this slowdown include reduced consumption growth, construction sector underperformance, rising interest rates, and global economic uncertainty. The government has initiated measures to boost industrial growth, such as promoting investment, improving the business environment, and developing infrastructure and skills. In November 2011, a National Manufacturing Policy was announced to reduce compliance burdens and enhance global competitiveness, aiming to increase manufacturing's GDP share to 25% and create 100 million jobs within a decade.