A Strategic Indo-Japanese Collaboration

As part of a landmark initiative between India and Japan, MET City (Model Economic Township), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has been designated as one of the 11 official Japan Industrial Townships (JITs) in India. This initiative stems from a bilateral commitment to promote Japanese investment, particularly across strategic corridors like the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC).

Strategic Importance of MET City as a JIT

• Officially Recognized Site: MET City, Jhajjar, Haryana was identified as one of the core sites for JITs under the Indo-Japanese industrial cooperation framework.
• State and Central Government Support: The initiative is driven jointly by India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), with implementation support from “Japan Plus” and JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization).

Incentives & Infrastructure Advantage

• Competitive Incentives: Companies operating within JITs benefit from investment incentives aligned with high-value policy frameworks such as Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs), as affirmed in the Tokyo Declaration.
• World-Class Infrastructure: MET City has already delivered core infrastructure including
• 220 KV substation
• Water treatment and distribution facilities
• Wide arterial roads
• Industrial-grade connectivity
• Plug-and-play plots and logistics support

Global Footprint and Growth

• Japanese Presence: MET City hosts six leading Japanese companies spanning sectors like electronics, auto components, and medical devices.
• International Ecosystem: Beyond Japan, MET City is home to firms from South Korea, Europe, and major Indian conglomerates.
• Employment & Investment Impact: Over ₹20,000 crore in committed investments and 48,000+ jobs created, with continuing interest from global manufacturers.

A Hub for Japanese Excellence in Manufacturing

The Japan Industrial Township (JIT) at MET City, Jhajjar, Haryana stands as a flagship model of Indo-Japanese industrial collaboration. Designed to accelerate ease of doing business, the JIT offers ready-to-move infrastructure, fast-track approvals, and a specialized ecosystem tailored for global manufacturers.

Backed by the Government of India and supported by the Government of Japan, Haryana’s JIT is more than a destination, it’s a catalyst for innovation, technology transfer, and advanced manufacturing.

This initiative also aligns seamlessly with the ‘Make in India’ mission, reinforcing India’s position as a trusted partner in global supply chains and a preferred manufacturing hub for Japanese enterprises.

Strategically located in North India, this dedicated zone is home to six leading Japanese companies:

• Panasonic
• Denso
• Nihon Kohden
• Tsuzuki India
• Sanko Gosei
• Svam Toyal