https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Green Revolution in the Himalayas: NTPC Hands Over India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses to Ladakh’s SIDCO for Commercial Use

Leh Sets Global Milestone with World’s Highest Altitude Hydrogen Bus Operations
Indian Masterminds Stories

Leh: In a groundbreaking move toward sustainable transportation, state-run energy giant NTPC Ltd has handed over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), an enterprise of the Ladakh administration, for commercial deployment in the Union Territory.

This initiative marks India’s first commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered buses, setting a global benchmark by launching these eco-friendly vehicles at the highest altitude in the world.

Green Mobility Milestone in the Himalayas
The buses were officially delivered on Wednesday, as part of a broader project to integrate green hydrogen-based mobility into mainstream public transport. The deployment takes place in Leh, situated at an altitude of 11,562 feet, making it the world’s highest hydrogen-powered public transport operation.

World’s First High-Altitude Hydrogen Fuel Station
This achievement builds on NTPC’s earlier success in November 2023, when it launched the world’s first hydrogen fueling station at this altitude. The station is co-located with a 1.7 MW solar plant, enabling it to be entirely powered by renewable energy. This model ensures a zero-emission lifecycle, from hydrogen production to vehicle operation.

Read Also: NTPC Group Pursues Ambitious 20 GW Pumped Storage Projects to Bolster India’s Renewable Energy Transition

Environmental Impact and Sustainability Goals
The green hydrogen mobility project in Leh is expected to significantly contribute to environmental conservation efforts by-

  • Reducing carbon emissions by approximately 350 metric tonnes per year
  • Contributing 230 metric tonnes per year of pure oxygen, an effect equivalent to planting 13,000 trees

This aligns with India’s broader mission to transition towards cleaner energy sources and reduce its carbon footprint in line with global climate commitments.

NTPC’s Renewable Energy Push
NTPC, India’s largest integrated power producer, has an installed capacity of over 81 GW, and an additional 29.5 GW under construction, including 9.6 GW of renewable energy. The company has committed to scaling up its green energy portfolio and aims to achieve 60 GW of renewable capacity by 2032.

Quotes & Vision
While no official quotes were shared in the statement, the development strongly reflects the central government’s vision for hydrogen as the fuel of the future, with Ladakh serving as a testbed for innovative clean energy technologies.

NTPC

NTPC Limited, a central Public Sector Undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is India’s largest energy conglomerate. Headquartered in New Delhi, the company is at the forefront of power generation and energy transformation in the country, operating a mix of coal, gas, solar, wind, and hydro power stations.

Also Read: SECI Invites Bids for 2 GW Solar Projects with Co-located Energy Storage Systems – Details Inside


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
India renewable energy capacity
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Soars 123% to 20.1 GW in Early FY2026, Poised to Exceed 35 GW by Year-End
RBL_partners_with_LIC
LIC Expands Life Insurance Distribution Network Through Strategic Bancassurance Partnership to Boost Nationwide Coverage
IGL smart gas meters
Hardeep Singh Puri Inaugurates IGL’s New Office and Smart Gas Meter Facility in New Delhi
MOIL
MOIL Declares Final Dividend of Rs 1.61 Per Share for FY 2024-25 at 63rd AGM
Oil India GAIL natural gas MoU
Oil India and GAIL Sign MoU to Strengthen Natural Gas Collaboration and Promote Cleaner Energy in India
Powergrid1 Power Grid
Power Grid Awarded Key Inter-Regional Transmission Project to Enhance Southern and Western Grid Connectivity
IAS Officers Indian Administrative Services IAS logo
Chhattisgarh Transfers 14 IAS Officers in Major Reshuffle; Jitender Yadav Appointed Rajnandgaon Collector
Konkan Railway HCC MoU
Konkan Railway and HCC Forge Strategic Alliance to Execute Large-Scale Transport Infrastructure Projects in India and Abroad
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Ravikant Meena on IFS Preparation, Optionals, and Life in Forest Service
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
How Siddhartha Saxena Cracked UPSC CAPF AIR 326 Against All Odds
Dr. S.K
Technology Meets Ecology: IFS Dr S K Srivastava’s Game-Changing Innovations in Forest Management | Eco Warrior Awards 2025 Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Giriraj Parihar MPPSC 2024
From Constable to Deputy Collector: Giriraj Parihar’s 9-Year MPPSC Journey | Farmer’s Son, Brother to Five Sisters
From a jail guard to MPPSC 2024 Rank 8, Giriraj Parihar’s nine-year journey of self-study, hard work,...
Ankit MPPSC 2024 Rank 3
From Village Dreams to Deputy Collector’s Chair: Meet Ankit, MPPSC Rank 3 Hindi Medium Topper
Ankit, a Hindi-medium aspirant from Balaghat, secured Rank 3 in MPPSC 2024 and became Deputy Collector...
Shubham Muchhala MPPSC 2024
9 Years, 6 Interviews, Now Deputy Collector: Meet MPPSC 2024 Hindi Medium Topper Shubham, the Face of Relentless Struggle
After nine years, seven prelims, six mains, and five interview failures, Shubham Muchhala secured MPPSC...
Social Media
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
Parag Madhukar Dhakate
Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc in Dehradun: IFS officer PM Dhakate Warns Citizens Amid Flash Floods
Cloudbursts in Dehradun triggered flash floods. IFS officer Dr. PM Dhakate warned citizens to stay indoors...
Forest Guard Tiger Encounter
Tigers Clash in the Wild as Forest Guards Capture Rare Footage , Retired IFS Mohan Pargaien Posts Viral Video
Retired IFS officer Mohan Pargaien shares viral video of three tigers brawling in Ramnagar, as forest...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
India renewable energy capacity
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Soars 123% to 20.1 GW in Early FY2026, Poised to Exceed 35 GW by Year-End
RBL_partners_with_LIC
LIC Expands Life Insurance Distribution Network Through Strategic Bancassurance Partnership to Boost Nationwide Coverage
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
Dr. S.K
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT