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. The focus will be on the entire value chain related to e-mobility from battery and cell manufacturing, component production, original equipment manufacturers, charging and testing infrastructure, to research and development, the Minister explained.
Karnataka aims to become a leading destination for EV manufacturing, partnering with Japan to establish a Japanese Industrial Township in Tumakuru. The state is home to over 525 Japanese companies, with 70 actively manufacturing in the region.