Chandigarh, April 24 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday met Suzuki Motor Corporation chief executive officer (CEO) Toshihiro Suzuki, who told the CM that the company will manufacture hybrid vehicles at its Kharkhoda plant. The meeting took place at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi. Suzuki urged the CM that the state's new industrial policy should include provisions related to both hybrid and CNG vehicles. He assured the CM of continued investment expansion in the state, specifically highlighting a push into the compressed biogas sector. He said the company plans to set up nine biogas plants of which two have already been established. An official spokesperson said the company will manufacture hybrid vehicles at the Kharkhoda plant and that the CEO has sought support from the state government to ensure smooth production and sales."Suzuki suggested that the upcoming Industrial Policy, 2026, should include provisions related to strong hybrid and CNG vehicles. He emphasised the need for planned urban development to ensure cities remain well-equipped over the next 10-20 years," the spokesperson said. Saini said to strengthen cultural ties between Japan and Haryana, the International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav will be organised in Japan. He invited Suzuki to attend an international Gita seminar as a distinguished guest at Tokyo University on June 20. Saini said the mahotsav will be organised in Japan in June to increase cultural cooperation between Japan and Haryana. He urged Suzuki to facilitate collaboration between the Kurukshetra Development Board and a Japanese social organisation to ensure wider participation of Japanese citizens in the event. htc...