ENVIRONMENT & SCIENCE
Climate Change
2nd Bharat Green Hydrogen Summit 2026 Convened in New Delhi to Fuel India's Energy Transition
The second edition of the Bharat Green Hydrogen Summit 2026 took place in New Delhi under the central theme 'Positioning India as a Global Hydrogen Hub'.
Organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the conference saw key addresses by Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik.
Discussions focused on scaling up green hydrogen production, reducing electrolyzer costs, and establishing clean energy export corridors.
The summit aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission's target of making India a global supplier of green hydrogen and its derivatives by 2030.
Organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the conference saw key addresses by Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik.
Discussions focused on scaling up green hydrogen production, reducing electrolyzer costs, and establishing clean energy export corridors.
The summit aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission's target of making India a global supplier of green hydrogen and its derivatives by 2030.
Key Facts / Static GK
FICCI Headquarters: New Delhi
FICCI Founded: 1927
Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy: Shripad Yesso Naik
FICCI Founded: 1927
Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy: Shripad Yesso Naik
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