Union Minister Manohar Lal flagged off a fleet of green hydrogen buses in Leh, marking the launch of NTPC's Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in one of the world's highest altitude locations. The project includes a 1.7 MW solar plant, an 80 kg/day green hydrogen filling station, and 5 hydrogen intra-city buses that can cover 300 km per single filling. Operating at 3650 m MSL, the project is designed to function in low-density air and sub-zero temperatures, filling hydrogen at 350 bar pressure. It is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 350 MT/year and contribute 230 MT/year of pure oxygen, equivalent to planting 13,000 trees. Ladakh's high solar irradiance and low temperatures make it an ideal location for green hydrogen production, offering self-sufficiency in energy requirements. NTPC plans to expand such projects in India and establish a hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh, showcasing a commitment to green hydrogen technologies and renewable energy capacity expansion.