Kumaraswamy holds Engagement to Strengthen Strategic Industrial Partnership

Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guided by the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 and Net Zero targets, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, held a high-level bilateral meeting with the Canadian delegation led by Tim Hodgson, Minister of Natural Resources, Canada*, at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi, to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals, clean mobility, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable industrial development.

The meeting formed part of India’s continued efforts to build resilient and future-ready industrial ecosystems aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on sustainable growth, technological leadership, and self-reliance in strategic sectors.

Welcoming the Canadian delegation, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy underlined the strategic importance of India–Canada collaboration in emerging sectors and sustainable technologies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has articulated the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 and Net Zero by 2070. The automotive, heavy electrical, and capital goods sectors are key pillars supporting this sustainable growth trajectory,” the Minister said.

He highlighted India’s growing global stature in the automobile and electric mobility sectors, noting that the country today ranks among the world’s leading manufacturers of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, heavy trucks, and two- and three-wheelers.
The Canadian delegation, led by Minister Tim Hodgson, appreciated India’s rapid progress in emerging technologies and industrial innovation. Mr. Hodgson described India as a global leader in battery technologies and clean mobility solutions and expressed Canada’s willingness to share advanced battery technologies with Indian partners.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Ministry of Steel were present during the discussions, including Secretary, MHI, Kamran Rizvi, Additional Secretary Hanif Qureshi, Joint Secretary Vijay Mittal, Joint Secretary, Steel, Vinod Kumar Tripati, CMD, NMDC Amitava Mukherjee, CMD, BHEL K.S. Murthy and other senior officials, reflecting the Government of India’s strong institutional commitment to advancing the partnership.(UPDATED ON 29TH JANUARY 2026)