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V.K. Saraswat of NITI Aayog stated that India should collaborate with Japan to enhance its mobility and clean energy sectors at the Japan-India Mobility Summit 2026. He noted India's capabilities in software and AI complemented by Japan's advanced technology and engineering excellence.

India can serve as a testbed for innovations like hydrogen grid corridors and EV systems. Emphasis was placed on the adoption of plug-in hybrid vehicles for better lifecycle emissions. The partnership should also focus on technology co-creation in sustainable mobility solutions. Japanese officials highlighted the transformative potential of high-speed rail projects in Bengaluru for economic growth.