Union minister of road transport & highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said green hydrogen is a “sustainable alternative” to fossil fuels, as this energy source would be utilised not just in transportation but also in the chemical and fertiliser industries in the near future.

 

Speaking at the 121st annual session of the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gadkari said, “Green hydrogen is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels like coal and crude oil. In the near future, green hydrogen will be the source of energy in the aviation, railway, road transport, chemical and fertiliser industries.”

 

Gadkari said India has the potential to become a global manufacturing hub and exporter of green hydrogen. Hydrogen would be cheaper and more convenient for domestic and community-level applications. India is focusing on hydrogen fuel cell technology exclusively for heavy long-distance trucks, buses, marine and aviation applications.

 

The government has been specifically giving importance to alternative fuels and bio-fuels such as ethanol, methanol, Bio-CNG, LNG, electric and green hydrogen.