Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati have made significant strides in advancing the 'Hydrogen economy' through the development of an innovative method using nickel catalysts. The depletion of fossil fuels and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions have prompted the exploration of alternative sources, with hydrogen emerging as a promising contender. The team at IISER Tirupati has successfully devised a method to generate hydrogen from a combination of methanol and formaldehyde, highlighting the potential for a 'Hydrogen economy'. This approach not only enables COx-free hydrogen generation but also facilitates the transfer hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes, indicating its versatility as a hydrogen carrier. The research, slated for publication in Catalysis Science & Technology, signifies a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions. Hydrogen gas holds immense value as a clean energy source that could potentially replace fossil fuels in various applications such as energy storage, transportation, and chemical processes. By leveraging the abundance and existing manufacturing infrastructure of methanol and paraformaldehyde, the research team has laid the foundation for efficient storage and transportation of hydrogen. Led by Prof. Ekambaram Balaraman, the research at IISER Tirupati has harnessed the power of commercially available nickel catalysts to streamline the process of hydrogen production. The catalytic system developed demonstrates high efficiency even under mild conditions, offering a practical and sustainable solution for hydrogen generation. Moreover, the generated hydrogen has been successfully utilized in selective hydrogenation processes, enhancing the synthetic value of bioactive molecules. Supported by ANRF (formerly SERB), a body under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), this research not only propels India towards a greener and more sustainable energy landscape but also contributes significantly to the global efforts in advancing the 'Hydrogen economy.'