Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces plans to make India a global leader in green hydrogen at the inauguration of ICGH-2024.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2024 (ICGH-2024) via video message, highlighting India’s significant progress in renewable energy, including a 300% increase in non-fossil fuel capacity and a 3000% rise in solar energy capacity over the past decade. The Prime Minister highlighted, “We aim to position India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023, is a critical step toward realizing this ambition. It will drive innovation, build infrastructure, stimulate industry growth, and attract investment in the green hydrogen sector.”


      National Green Hydrogen Mission targets attracting â‚ą8 lakh crore in investments, creating 6 lakh jobs, and reducing reliance on imports.

      Secretary Bhupinder Bhalla discussed ambitious goals, including 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030 and significant future hydrogen demand.

     

 

     


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