In a groundbreaking announcement at the 27th World Road Congress in Prague, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled India’s audacious plan to surpass China as the world’s largest automobile manufacturer by 2027. This ambitious declaration underscores India’s commitment to rapid growth in the automotive sector, setting its sights on an impressive feat within the next three to four years.
1. India’s Drive Towards Automobile Supremacy
- Last year, India achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing Japan in automobile production.
- Currently, it ranks as the third-largest automobile producer globally, trailing only behind China and the United States.
2. Exponential Growth and Future Projections
- The Indian automobile industry is currently valued at over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, contributing significantly to employment for 4.5 crore individuals.
- Nitin Gadkari envisions a doubling of the industry’s magnitude in the next five years, reaching a staggering Rs 15 lakh crore.
3. Sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions
- Gadkari’s commitment to sustainable urban mobility was exemplified during his visit to Prague, where he personally experienced the Skoda H’City hydrogen bus.
- Additionally, he explored the innovative Sky Bus system in Sharjah, both promising congestion-free urban commuting solutions—critical for rapidly urbanizing nations like India.
4. Vehicles Tested and Embraced
- Skoda H’City hydrogen bus: An eco-friendly mode of transportation that paves the way for hydrogen-based mobility solutions.
- Sky Bus in Sharjah: A futuristic urban transit system that inspires India’s vision for advanced urban mobility.
5. Collaborative Initiative for Urban Mobility
- To bring these transformative transportation technologies to Indian cities, Gadkari announced the introduction of the Sky Bus system.
- This initiative is the result of a collaborative effort between iSky Mobility and uSky, two entities poised to revolutionize urban mobility in India.
