9 May 2026

India to launch national mission on Hydrogen-powered transport

UPSC
Banking
Science
Environment
Energy

Summary

Ministry of Road Transport announced a ₹17,490 crore National Hydrogen Mobility Mission aiming to put 100,000 fuel-cell vehicles on Indian roads by 2030. Refueling network of 200 stations planned.

Why it matters

UPSC GS-3 (Energy, S&T). Connect with National Green Hydrogen Mission (5 MMT by 2030). Three colors of hydrogen — grey, blue, green.