The PLI scheme has invested ₹17 lakh per job; and that’s before AI starts reshaping service jobs too. The old logic; that investment equals employment; is breaking down. Robots on factory floors and AI in offices? Same brain. Same effect: fewer humans needed. The service sector, once seen as immune, is now exposed. This isn’t just about factories; it’s about your future job, your child’s career, your city’s growth. Policymakers are still stuck in the past. But the tech isn’t waiting. The real question isn’t whether we can create jobs; it’s whether we can redesign them before it’s too late. Think AI-driven roles, not just replacements. The future won’t wait for comfort zones.