Additive Manufacturing in India

India is emerging as a competitive player in digital manufacturing through Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, guided by the National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM) introduced by MeitY in February 2022. The strategy aims to capture 5% of the global AM market, add nearly US$1 billion to India's GDP, and nurture start-ups and skilled workers. Progress under NSAM includes training over 1,54,000 individuals, supporting 56 start-ups, and developing 65 India-specific technologies. The framework is now advancing into its NSAM 2.0 phase to accelerate IPR generation, commercialization, and defense applications. Key sectors like space, aerospace, defense, healthcare, electronics, and construction are increasingly adopting AM technologies to foster self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.