🔆 China's recent actions, such as restricting travel and exports for specialized manufacturing equipment, have disrupted Apple-Foxconn's production in India, highlighting China's strategic use of supply chain dominance. Key Points: ✅China's Actions: Travel restrictions and export curbs for specialized manufacturing equipment. ✅Impact on Apple-Foxconn: Disrupted production, manpower shortages, delays in iPhone assembly. ✅China's Motivation: To slow down India's manufacturing growth, limit knowledge transfer, gain leverage in negotiations. ✅India's Response: Needs to engage Apple and Foxconn to negotiate with China, while also focusing on long-term solutions. ✅'Make in India' Program: Large-scale electronics manufacturing is a key pillar. ✅Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: Increased allocation to boost electronics manufacturing. ✅Need for Holistic Ecosystem: Beyond final assembly, focus on component manufacturing and ancillary industries. ✅Skill Development: Complement on-site training with specialized programs. ✅Indigenous Contract Manufacturers: Encourage private capital to develop a robust network. Possible Questions: ✅Prelims: Which of the following is/are a consequence(s) of China's recent actions on Apple-Foxconn's production in India? Manpower shortages at manufacturing facilities. Delays in iPhone assembly. Increased allocation for the PLI scheme. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 ✅Mains: "China's strategic use of supply chain dominance presents a significant challenge to India's 'Make in India' ambitions in the electronics sector." Discuss this statement, suggesting measures for India to mitigate such risks and develop a more resilient manufacturing ecosystem.