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The Indian government has planned a Rs 3,600-crore-plus infrastructure upgrade for the Lakshadweep islands to transform them into a tourist hub. Similarly, the Nicobar Island chain is also set for a huge makeover, with the Greater Nicobar development project undergoing final checks and clearances
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“The Centre will implement pilot projects in the shipping sector, for replacing fossil fuels and fossil fuel-based feedstock with Green Hydrogen and its derivatives under the mission,” an official statement said, while adding that these pilot projects will be implemented through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The new scheme by the Centre aims to support retrofitting existing ships with a Green Hydrogen propulsion system. It will also fund the creation of bunkering facilities in ports. The scheme falls under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with a budget of Rs 115 crores till 2025-26. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will implement pilot projects for replacing fossil fuels with Green Hydrogen in the shipping sector. The Shipping Corporation of India will be the Scheme Implementing Agency for retrofitting ships.