India’s total installed power capacity has crossed 5.05 lakh MW, with non-fossil fuel sources now surpassing fossil-fuel-based capacity for the first time, the Government informed the Rajya Sabha.
The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduces structural reforms to India’s distribution framework, including cost-reflective tariffs, regulated competition and stronger regulatory powers.
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 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 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.
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 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 is expanding its EV charging ecosystem through tighter battery safety standards, public charging investments, and domestic manufacturing incentives to support large-scale electric mobility adoption.
