In a groundbreaking step towards sustainable transportation, India’s first-ever hydrogen-powered buses are set to begin commercial operations in the Leh district of the Union Territory of Ladakh, home to the world’s highest motorable roads.
The landmark initiative, launched by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited, marks the first commercial deployment of hydrogen fuel cell-based buses in the country. The buses were formally handed over to the State Industrial Development Corporation at a special ceremony held at the Green Hydrogen Mobility Station in Palam, Leh, on Thursday.
The deployment is not just a national achievement, but a globally significant milestone. Running hydrogen buses on clean energy at such high-altitude terrains demonstrates India’s growing leadership in green mobility technologies, according to officials present at the event.
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The newly inaugurated project is part of a larger vision to develop carbon-neutral transportation systems in ecologically sensitive and high-altitude regions such as Ladakh. Hydrogen fuel cell buses emit only water vapor, making them a zero-emission solution suitable for clean energy goals.
Following the ceremonial flag-off, Bhupesh Chaudhary, Administrative Secretary of the Transport Department, conducted a detailed inspection of the green hydrogen plant. He reviewed the facility’s production, storage, and dispensing systems and expressed satisfaction with NTPC’s work in successfully implementing such an advanced technological project in the challenging terrain of Ladakh.
Chaudhary praised NTPC for setting a new benchmark in clean energy innovation, highlighting its crucial role in realizing the Administration’s vision of a carbon-neutral Ladakh.
NTPC’s hydrogen initiative is part of India’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lead the global charge in climate-resilient infrastructure. The buses in Leh will serve as a live model for other parts of the country, especially those with sensitive ecosystems.
With this project, India joins the select group of nations that have moved from hydrogen fuel trials to real-world deployment, particularly in extreme environmental conditions.
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