Green Steel
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated AIIFA STEELEX-2025, emphasizing the importance of green steel for India's sustainable growth. He highlighted Maharashtra's initiatives in green hydrogen and renewable energy, aiming for significant reductions in CO₂ emissions and job creation. The event also saw the signing of strategic MoUs
Green Hydrogen
Union Minister Shri Shripad Yesso Naik emphasized India's commitment to becoming a global hub for green hydrogen innovation during the first Green Hydrogen R&D Conference. The event focused on accelerating research, fostering startups, and enhancing the R&D ecosystem to achieve India's Net
Green Hydrogen
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 1st Annual Green Hydrogen R&D Conference in New Delhi, launching a ₹100 crore Call for Proposals to support start-ups in hydrogen innovation. The initiative aims to accelerate India's Green Hydrogen Mission, with 23 R&D projects already awarded and
Green Hydrogen
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India's first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in the country's clean energy transition. The project, costing ₹3.87 crore, will generate green hydrogen for streetlights and EV charging
Energy Sector
The Indian government has launched several initiatives to enhance the energy sector, including the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) and the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), which has awarded 172 exploration blocks. The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production
Green Hydrogen
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a 1 MW Green Hydrogen Power Plant at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, marking a significant step towards India's commitment to the National Green Hydrogen Mission and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030. The plant, capable of producing 140 metric tonnes of green
Green Hydrogen
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi commended the Indian Institute of Science for its innovative production of green hydrogen from agricultural waste, which can produce 5 kg of 99% pure hydrogen per hour. This initiative aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable energy
Green Hydrogen
The Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) met with Odisha's Chief Secretary to discuss the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The meeting highlighted Odisha's potential as a leader in India's Green Hydrogen transition,
International Solar Alliance
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host its Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) from July 15-17, 2025, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This meeting aims to enhance solar deployment across the Asia-Pacific region by bringing together government officials, universities, think tanks, and private sector leaders. The event will focus on advancing
Maritime Digital Initiatives
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched several key technological initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity in India's maritime sector. The initiatives include the SAGAR SETU platform, a Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE) in collaboration with CDAC, and a standardized Scale of Rates (SOR) template for major ports. Additionally,
Green Hydrogen
Scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences in Bengaluru have developed a next-generation device that efficiently produces green hydrogen by splitting water molecules using only solar energy. This innovative device utilizes a silicon-based photoanode with a unique n-i-p heterojunction architecture, enhancing charge separation and transport efficiency. The