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Rajasthan CM Announces Rs 1200 Cr Honda EV Plant, New Jobs for Youth

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met with Honda Cars India's CEO to finalize a major electric vehicle investment. The company will invest Rs 1200 crore to begin production of its first EV model, the Honda 0 Alpha, at its existing Tapukara plant. The initiative is aligned with national 'Make in India' goals and is expected to boost the state's industrial development. The project is also projected to generate significant new employment opportunities for the local youth.

Key Points: Honda's Rs 1200 Cr EV Plant in Rajasthan to Make Honda 0 Alpha

  • Rs 1200 crore investment
  • Honda 0 Alpha EV model
  • Production at Tapukara plant
  • New employment opportunities
  • Aligns with Make in India
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Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma meets Honda CEO; announces Rs 1200 crore EV production to begin at Tapukara plant

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma meets Honda CEO, announces Rs 1200 crore investment for Honda 0 Alpha EV production at Tapukara plant, creating jobs.

"This is a heartening outcome of the visionary policies of this double-engine government - Bhajanlal Sharma"

New Delhi, March 15

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a meeting with Takashi Nakajima, President and CEO of Honda Cars India, on Saturday, discussing Honda's expansion into the electric vehicle sector within the state.

The meeting, held at the Chief Minister's Office, centred on the production of Honda's first electric vehicle model, the 'Honda 0 Alpha,' which is scheduled to commence manufacturing at the company's Tapukara plant later this year. The initiative involves an investment of Rs 1200 crore and aligns with the state's broader industrial goals.

The CM highlighted that the project aligns with the Prime Minister's greater goal of national industrial strategies. "In line with the resolve of the successful Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji's 'Make in India for the World,' the unveiling of Honda's first EV model, Honda 0 Alpha, was done today in a meeting with the delegation of Honda Cars India Limited at the Chief Minister's Office," Sharma said on X.

He noted that the move is intended to provide a new momentum to the state's industrial landscape and support economic growth through localised manufacturing. Sharma noted that the Tapukara plant will serve as the hub for this new production line, marking a shift toward green mobility in the state's manufacturing sector.

"As part of the preparations for the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit, during the Japan visit in September 2024, we had invited Honda Cars India Limited to manufacture and invest in EV models in Rajasthan. I am extremely delighted to share that the production of Honda's first EV model, Honda 0 Alpha, is set to begin at the Tapukara plant in Rajasthan with an investment of Rs 1200 crore," the Chief Minister stated.

The Chief Minister emphasised that the start of EV production would create new employment opportunities for the youth of the state as well. "This is a heartening outcome of the visionary policies of this double-engine government, such as #MakeInIndia and #RisingRajasthan. Along with giving a new momentum to industrial development in the state, it will also create new employment opportunities for the youth of the state," Sharma said.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the investment is welcome, I hope the government ensures that the promised employment opportunities truly benefit the local youth and are not just temporary construction jobs. We need sustainable, skilled positions. Also, what about the charging infrastructure in the state? That needs to be developed simultaneously.
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Rohit P
Make in India in action! Seeing Rajasthan become a hub for EV manufacturing is inspiring. Hope this encourages more companies to set up shop in our state. The 'double-engine' government seems to be delivering on industrial promises. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone living in Jaipur, I'm excited about the potential for cleaner air with more EVs on the road. But the real test will be the affordability of this Honda model for the common person. Will it be competitively priced against other Indian EVs?
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Vikram M
Tapukara is becoming a major industrial corridor. This investment will have a ripple effect on ancillary industries and services in the region. Good forward-looking step by the CM. Hope the focus on green mobility continues.
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Karthik V
Rs 1200 crore is a significant commitment. It shows confidence in Rajasthan's policy stability and workforce. However, I sincerely hope the government also invests in technical training institutes to equip our youth with the skills needed for these high-tech manufacturing jobs. That's the key to long-term success.

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