A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) highlights the challenges and opportunities for India in scaling its renewable energy (RE) and green hydrogen capacities. While India's total RE potential is over 24,000 GW, reaching the approximately 7,000 GW required for net-zero emissions by 2070 presents significant hurdles related to land access, climate risks, population density, and land conflicts. The study emphasizes the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to address these challenges, focusing on strategic land use, improved water management, and robust power grid infrastructure. It identifies states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Ladakh as having substantial untapped solar potential and highlights Odisha and Madhya Pradesh as emerging supporters of India's RE goals. Green hydrogen is positioned as a vital component of India's clean energy transition, with the potential to produce 40 million tonnes per annum by 2050 at an affordable cost. The study recommends innovative solutions like agrivoltaics and rooftop solar to overcome land availability challenges and emphasizes the need for water management to sustain green hydrogen production. To achieve its ambitious RE and green hydrogen targets, India is advised to involve all stakeholders early in project development, validate potential through high-quality data, establish graded land banks, and enhance grid infrastructure resilience. The study underscores the significance of revising water management policies and addressing challenges posed by high climate risks, land conflicts, and population density to realize India's vast RE and green hydrogen potential.