New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The government is discussing an extension or a completely new production-linked incentives plan for assembling mobile phones in India as the existing Rs.40,995 crore scheme is set to expire in March, according to a top government official.

A final call on the exact contours of the new or an extended mobile phone PLI scheme has not been taken, and the quantum of incentives has not been decided, S Krishnan, secretary at the ministry of electronics and IT (Meity), said in an interview.

"There's an analysis which shows that some degree of disability continues in the mobile phone electronics industry. While the situation has improved significantly, there still are areas that require improvement and support. The electroni...