During a talk at a literature festival in Mangaluru, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized India's energy security strategy, focusing on green hydrogen, biofuels, and CBG. The nation has made significant progress in increasing biofuel blending, aiming to reach 20% by October 2025. Minister Puri expressed confidence in the potential of green hydrogen, targeting five million metric tonnes of production by 2030. He highlighted government initiatives, such as incorporating electrolysers into the PLI programme and allocating funds towards research and development for green hydrogen. The minister also discussed the importance of boosting gas usage in overall energy consumption. He shared his optimism about India's economic growth, suggesting that the country could become the third largest economy sooner than expected. Overall, the government's focus on sustainable energy sources indicates a positive shift towards reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and supporting environmentally friendly alternatives.