He also offered incentives for developing alternative energy sources and clean-burning fuels.
It is taking steps to control its own emissions and to develop alternative fuels and energy technologies.
It is trying to design less-polluting cars by making existing models more efficient, as well as developing environmentally friendly fuels for future vehicles.
In 1992, India had signed an agreement with Russia for transfer of technology to develop cryogenic-based fuels.
Billions were wasted in public-private partnerships to develop synthetic fuels and the nuclear breeder reactor.
A California-based company has developed solar panels that are half the price of today's cheapest cells, and therefore cheap enough to challenge fossil fuels.
It would not seriously press the oil companies to develop alternative fuels, including "reformulated gasoline."
If it can develop clean, environmentally friendly fuels, its export position in the fuel industry can only benefit.
The proposal calls for oil and auto companies to join forces to develop new engines and fuels that produce fewer contaminating emissions.
If people and industries are made to pay heavily for the privilege, they will inevitably be driven to develop cleaner fuels, cars and factories.