The Cabinet has approved a new CoalSETU window to auction coal linkages for unrestricted industrial use and exports, aiming to boost utilisation and reduce import dependence.
India has begun real-world trials of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles through a NISE–Toyota pilot, marking a shift from policy intent to on-ground validation under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The Department of Science and Technology has released India’s first R&D Roadmap for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), detailing technology pathways, regulatory needs and investment priorities to advance industrial decarbonisation.
The government told the Rajya Sabha that India’s refining capacity will rise by 2030, supported by expanded biofuel, green hydrogen and liquefied natural gas initiatives.
The government has launched a ₹100-crore Call for Proposals to support biomass-based green hydrogen pilots under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, expanding clean-tech innovation and diversifying hydrogen production pathways.
The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduces structural reforms to India’s distribution framework, including cost-reflective tariffs, regulated competition and stronger regulatory powers.
