New Delhi : A major milestone in the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership was achieved as Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi, @PMOIndia) and H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi (@takaichi_sanae, @JPN_PMO) jointly inaugurated the Maruti Suzuki vehicle manufacturing facility at the India–Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi.
The newly established facility at Kharkhoda, Haryana, is spread across 800 acres and is supported by an advanced supplier park. It is set to become one of the largest automobile manufacturing plants globally, with a planned annual production capacity of 1 million vehicles at full scale.
Built on Suzuki’s Smart Factory concept, the facility integrates advanced technology with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
Key features of the plant include:
- Deployment of AI-powered human-aware collaborative robots (cobots)
- Use of 100% renewable electricity
- Implementation of a Zero Liquid Discharge manufacturing system
- 100% water recycling mechanism
- A biogas plant, scheduled for commissioning in FY 2026–27
- An in-house solar power plant planned to scale up to 70 MWp at full capacity
- An in-plant railway siding to reduce road congestion and improve fuel efficiency
The Kharkhoda facility stands as a strong symbol of the India–Japan industrial partnership and reflects the shared vision of #MakeinIndia, #MakeForTheWorld, and India’s broader development goal of #ViksitBharat.