Amid global trade disruptions, India has a prime opportunity to boost its cleantech manufacturing and economic growth. Amitabh Kant stresses India's potential to lead in battery manufacturing and electric vehicle production. He cautions against becoming import-dependent on nations such as China. Kant also highlights the need for better municipal governance to tackle pollution and suggests pricing reforms for water and electricity to prevent wastage, particularly in agriculture. He draws parallels with Singapore's economic transformation, advocating for governance and economic reforms.