Nation's First Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Ladakh Receives High-Level Inspection
Key Ideas
- Secretary Amit Sharma oversees progress at the Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Ladakh, emphasizing completion timelines and quality standards.
- The project aims to deploy five Hydrogen Cell Fuel Buses in Ladakh, contributing to the region's goal of becoming the first Carbon Neutral area in India.
- NTPC Ladakh's unique design for the project is highlighted, showcasing the innovative approach towards green hydrogen production.
- The initiative includes bottling medical oxygen as a goodwill gesture for tourists due to low oxygen levels at the high altitude location.
The Secretary of IT, Transport, Rural Development, S&T, DMRRR, and MD of SIDCO, UT Ladakh, Amit Sharma, conducted an inspection at the nation's first Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh. The project, located at Palam area, focuses on the production of Green Hydrogen and the deployment of five Hydrogen Cell Fuel Buses in Ladakh. Secretary Sharma fixed completion timelines and discussed the project's innovative design with the NTPC Ladakh team. The initiative aims to make Ladakh the first Carbon Neutral region in India. Additionally, the project plans to bottle medical oxygen extracted during hydrogen production to help address the lower oxygen levels at Ladakh's high altitude. Secretary Sharma directed officials to expedite the project for timely completion and formal inauguration, recognizing it as a significant scientific achievement. The inspection involved key officials from various departments and NTPC, emphasizing the importance of quality and innovation in the project's execution.