India is making strides towards reducing its reliance on conventional fossil fuels by its centennial independence celebration in 2047. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri highlighted the challenges of transitioning to cleaner fuels, emphasizing the country's aim to decrease dependence on traditional energies to around 30% by 2047. Key strategies involve increasing ethanol blending in petrol, with a target of 20% by 2025, to address oil import costs and enhance environmental sustainability. India also aims to boost the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and achieve a 15% energy mix from natural gas. The country is eyeing green hydrogen as a significant energy source and is working towards reducing its USD 150 billion annual energy imports by boosting domestic oil production. Additionally, India has set ambitious climate goals, including transitioning to 500 GW of non-fossil electricity, meeting half of its energy needs from renewables, and reducing emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030. With a commitment to a 45% reduction in emissions intensity of GDP and a target of net-zero emissions by 2070, India aligns itself with global climate mitigation trends.