In a meeting with a Japanese parliamentary delegation, Patil said that the government aims to position Karnataka as the premier destination for Electric Vehicle  EV  manufacturing. Saying that the state would like to partner with Japan in achieving its aspiration of becoming a global manufacturing hub, he emphasised that the Japanese Industrial Township in Tumakuru district is a testimony to the long-standing industrial collaboration between Karnataka and Japan. Karnataka is home to over 525 Japanese companies operating across industry sectors, with around 70 companies having active manufacturing presence in the state, Patil said. Karnataka and Japan share many similarities which include their focus on major industries like auto and auto components, engineering and machine tools, chemicals, innovation and R and D, he added.
Karnataka aims to become a leading destination for EV manufacturing and seeks partnership with Japan, citing the presence of over 525 Japanese companies and the Japanese Industrial Township in Tumakuru as evidence of their long-standing collaboration.