India To Enhance Global Climate Goals Through Green Hydrogen Mission: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, highlighted the Green Hydrogen Mission as a cornerstone of India's strategy to decarbonise heavy industries, transportation, and power generation, during a bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce at Prithvi Bhavan in New Delhi.

He said, “India to Enhance Global Climate Goals through Green Hydrogen Mission and SMR Collaborations.” According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, Singh noted that this initiative is vital for fostering innovation in clean technologies and achieving global climate goals. With strong policy frameworks and international partnerships, India is set to lead in the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Additionally, Singh announced that an Indian astronaut from the Gaganyaan Mission will soon join the International Space Station (ISS). He said, “Indian Astronaut Set to join International Space Station Under Indo-US Space Cooperation.”

Singh announced that an astronaut from India's Gaganyaan Mission will join the International Space Station, marking a major achievement in Indo-US space cooperation. He emphasised the significance of this collaboration in securing global supply chains, particularly in critical sectors such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy technologies.

Additionally, the minister revealed that the Indian government is pursuing international collaborations, investing in research and development, and developing regulatory frameworks to support the use of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). He stressed that SMRs are essential for India's clean energy transition, contributing to energy self-reliance and supporting climate commitments.

Drawing comparisons between India's "Anusandhan" National Research Foundation (NRF) and the United States' National Science Foundation (NSF), Dr Singh emphasised the pivotal roles both organisations play in advancing scientific research and innovation.

He reiterated India's commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Panchamrit" climate action plan, which aims to increase non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW, cut carbon emissions by 1 billion tonne, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.