In a landmark achievement for India's green technology and maritime innovation, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh praised the successful development of India's first indigenously built hydrogen fuel cell-powered inland waterway vessel. Launched under the 'Harit Nauka' initiative, the vessel symbolizes a significant step in revolutionizing shipping through sustainable technologies. The project, a result of public-private collaboration, showcases India's potential to lead in green marine technologies. The vessel's cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell-based drivetrain, developed by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. and KPIT Technologies, was enabled by extensive research supported by CSIR. Dr. Singh emphasized how this achievement aligns with the vision of making India a global leader in sustainable marine technologies. The genesis of this milestone can be traced back to CSIR's NMITLI program, which facilitated collaboration between KPIT and CSIR labs to develop fuel cell systems now applied in marine transportation and other sectors. The launch of the hydrogen vessel by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects India's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in waterborne transport. Additionally, the successful development of indigenous CSIR-TECHNOS Raman Spectrometers highlights India's growing self-reliance in advanced scientific instrumentation. The Minister emphasized that these achievements position India competitively on the global stage. Dr. Singh underlined the importance of aligning scientific efforts with Prime Minister Modi's vision of an Atma Nirbhar Bharat. He urged continued industry-academia partnerships, translating research into practical solutions, and focusing on critical technology domains for national progress. CSIR's Director General, Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, outlined the organization's focus on future-ready technologies, sustainable energy, and high-performance materials essential for India's strategic goals. The Minister reaffirmed the government's support for CSIR's mission, emphasizing the need for clean energy, sustainable development, and indigenous innovation to drive future progress. The launch of India's first hydrogen-powered vessel signifies a significant step towards environmental consciousness and technological self-reliance, solidifying India's commitment to lead the green revolution.