<h1>PM calls for government-industry coordination to build self-reliant, green and smart transport manufacturing value chain</h1> The prime minister urged coordinated action between government and the automobile industry to achieve self-reliance across the entire manufacturing value chain, framing this as essential to the nation's development vision; he highlighted opportunities for investment and collaboration as India pursues global leadership in green and smart transportation. He credited the sector with advancing mobility, supporting domestic manufacturing initiatives, and driving a future-ready transportation ecosystem through policy reforms, technology integration, EVs and sustainable alternatives, while noting the contribution of industry bodies and startups in addressing emissions, safety, infrastructure and energy storage.