The union territory of Ladakh, strategically bordering China and Pakistan, plays a crucial role for India, particularly with its Indian troop presence facilitating access to the Siachen Glacier. In a bid to ease military tensions, India and China finalized a border disengagement process in 2024 in eastern Ladakh. Subsequently, India has been focusing on enhancing energy and mobility infrastructure in the region. NTPC, a state-owned power company, announced plans to establish a solar hydrogen-based microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh in collaboration with the Indian Army. This initiative aims to supply stable, green hydrogen-powered electricity to off-grid army locations, reducing carbon emissions and ensuring power supply even in harsh winter conditions. The microgrid, designed to operate independently, will utilize hydrogen as an energy storage medium, providing 200 kW of power consistently throughout the year. Apart from the microgrid project, NTPC and the Indian Army finalized a power purchase agreement for the sale of power from the microgrid, contributing to significant CO2 reduction. NTPC is also leading advancements in green hydrogen mobility, with trials of hydrogen buses in Leh and the setup of a hydrogen fuelling station, solar plant, and intra-city fuel cell buses. The company aims to achieve a substantial renewable energy capacity by 2032 and become a key player in green hydrogen and energy storage technologies. Ladakh’s high solar irradiance and low temperatures make it an ideal location for such initiatives, aligning with India's goal of generating 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.