India's Green Hydrogen Revolution in Andhra Pradesh
Key Ideas
- Prime Minister Modi inaugurated projects worth Rs 2.08 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh, including the largest green hydrogen hub in India.
- The green hydrogen hub will be developed under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and is expected to make Andhra Pradesh a green energy powerhouse.
- The project involves 20,000 MW of renewable energy capacity to produce 1,500 tonnes per day of green hydrogen and create 57,000 jobs.
- In addition to the hydrogen hub, railway projects, an industrial zone, and a bulk drug park were also inaugurated, promising significant investment and job opportunities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth Rs 2.08 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh, including the largest green hydrogen hub in India. The green hydrogen hub, to be developed in Pudimadaka, aims to make Andhra Pradesh a green energy powerhouse and a global leader in green hydrogen production. This mega project under the National Green Hydrogen Mission involves 20,000 MW of renewable energy capacity to produce 1,500 tonnes of green hydrogen per day, along with green hydrogen derivatives. The hub is expected to create 57,000 jobs and boost the state's economy. Additionally, railway projects, an industrial zone in Krishnapatnam, and a bulk drug park near Nakkapalli were inaugurated, promising significant investments and job creation. The projects are part of the government's efforts to enhance infrastructure, promote renewable energy, and drive industrial growth in the region.
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