Secretary Urges Swift Completion of Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Ladakh
Key Ideas
- Amit Sharma, Secretary of IT Transport in Ladakh, pushes for early completion of the country's first Green Hydrogen Mobility Projects.
- The project, led by NTPC Ladakh, aims to produce green hydrogen and operate five hydrogen cell fuel buses, contributing to Ladakh's goal of becoming carbon neutral.
- Sharma emphasizes the importance of bottling medical oxygen as a goodwill gesture for tourists due to the low oxygen levels in the region.
- The completion and formal inauguration of the project are seen as a significant scientific achievement for the nation.
During a visit to Ladakh's Green Hydrogen Mobility Projects, Amit Sharma urged engineers to expedite the construction process. Sharma, who has been actively involved in driving the project, set timelines for completing various tasks related to the project. The Head Engineer of NTPC Ladakh briefed Sharma on the design and structure of the project, highlighting its role in making Ladakh the first carbon neutral region in India. Sharma discussed the inauguration of the plant with officials and stressed the importance of bottling medical oxygen derived from the hydrogen extraction process to support tourists due to the region's high altitude. The Secretary directed officials to ensure the project's timely completion, viewing it as a significant achievement in scientific advancement. The visit included discussions with DM Leh, the Chief Engineer of PWD Ladakh, and a team from NTPC. The project aims to promote sustainability, innovation, and environmental conservation in the region.