Ladakh's Green Hydrogen Mobility Project: A Step Towards Carbon Neutrality
Key Ideas
- Secretary Amit Sharma oversees the progress of the nation's first Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Ladakh, emphasizing on timely completion and formal inauguration.
- The project aims to produce Green Hydrogen and introduce five Hydrogen Cell Fuel Buses in Ladakh, contributing to the region's goal of becoming carbon neutral.
- Plans include bottling medical Oxygen extracted as a residual from Hydrogen production to provide to tourists due to lower oxygen levels at high altitudes.
- The project is a collaborative effort involving multiple departments and the National Thermal Power Corporation, showcasing a significant scientific achievement for the nation.
In Ladakh, Secretary Amit Sharma recently visited the ongoing Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Palam area, Leh. Leading the project for the past year, he stressed the importance of completing the works within fixed timelines. The Head Engineer of NTPC Ladakh shared details about the unique design and structure of the project, highlighting its role in making Ladakh the first Carbon Neutral region in India. Secretary Sharma discussed plans to introduce Hydrogen Cell Fuel Buses and bottle medical Oxygen derived from the Hydrogen extraction process for tourists. The project involves multiple departments and NTPC, aiming to showcase a significant scientific achievement. With a focus on timely completion and formal inauguration, this initiative is a crucial step towards sustainable energy, transportation innovation, and environmental conservation in Ladakh.