PLI scheme in mobile yet to take off due to pandemic woes March 06, 2021 Similar scheme for telecom equipment face less hurdles, say experts The production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phone manufacturing is yet to take off though a similar scheme for telecom equipment has gained traction, says industry sources. “It is too early to say”, said Pankaj Mohindroo, Founder and National President of the Indian Cellular Association, referring to the PLI for mobile. “First-year investments have got completed. However, Covid year was quite disruptive, 2021 and 2022 will be the true years where the impact of this will be seen,” Mohindroo observed.