Union Minister Jitendra Singh: India is Now a Frontrunner in the Global Clean Energy Race

Union Minister Jitendra Singh: India is Now a Frontrunner in the Global Clean Energy Race

April 17, 2026

Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has declared that India is successfully carving out a position as a dominant global player in the clean energy landscape. Speaking at the World Hydrogen Energy Summit in New Delhi, the Minister outlined a “calibrated mix” of policy and innovation that is moving the nation beyond traditional renewables. The strategy focuses on three high-impact areas: the rapid scaling of green hydrogen, a massive expansion of nuclear power, and the localization of critical energy technologies.

A centerpiece of this transition is the National Green Hydrogen Mission, backed by an outlay of over ₹19,000 crore. Dr. Singh emphasized that India is no longer just observing global trends but is actively setting them, particularly in the effort to decarbonize “hard-to-abate” sectors like steel and cement. By focusing on domestic manufacturing and R&D, the government aims to drastically reduce the production cost of green hydrogen, making it a viable alternative fuel for heavy industry and long-haul transport.

The Minister also shared ambitious updates regarding the Nuclear Energy Mission, which now targets a massive 100 Gigawatt (GW) capacity by 2047. This marks a significant pivot in the national energy roadmap, recognizing nuclear power as a steady “baseload” partner to intermittent solar and wind energy. By integrating nuclear expansion with the green hydrogen ecosystem, India is building a resilient, dual-track energy strategy designed to ensure both energy security and total decarbonization over the next two decades.