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The Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- The Wire
'Andhra Pradesh to be a Green Hydrogen Valley' – Declared Honourable CM Sri Chandrababu Naidu at the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025, SRM AP
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India (NewsVoir) The Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated the Green Hydrogen Summit-2025 at SRM University-AP. Dr V K Saraswat, Member of NITI Aayog, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Govt. of India, Sri K Vijayanand IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, and Dr P Sathyanarayananan, Pro-Chancellor of SRM University-AP, graced the event as the guests of honour. The two-day summit involved government agencies, researchers, policymakers and industrialists to address the critical need for a clean energy transition for a cleaner, more sustainable and forward-looking future. In his inaugural address, the Honourable CM Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu termed the Green Hydrogen Summit, a historical forum that brought together global experts and industries in Andhra Pradesh to work towards affordable, cost-effective clean energy. He stated that with the Andhra Pradesh Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy, with a Rs 10,00,000 crore investment, offering 7.5 lakh jobs in green hydrogen and its derivatives, and ideological balance, no other state has stronger prospects in working towards green hydrogen development and storage. He also declared Amaravati as Green Hydrogen Valley, which will focus on affordable, cost-effective clean energy. He said, 'This landmark summit marks a significant step towards protecting nature, a circular economy, and sustainability.' Guest of Honour, Dr V K Saraswat, Honourable Member, NITI Aayog commented on the significance of opting for cleaner fuels and energy resources. He said, 'Green Hydrogen, which is at the heart of the National Hydrogen Mission, is a step towards achieving a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.' Prof. D Narayana Rao, Executive Director-Research, SRM Group of Institutions, in his brief about the Summit stated, 'Today the world looks at India with admiration as we contribute to solving global issues plaguing humankind, such as clean energy, water remediation, clean environment, and sustainable growth.' He outlined the various initiatives by the ministries of the state - Road Transport and Highways, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Steel – have already taken up green hydrogen projects that align with their sector. He also said SRM University-AP will establish an Innovation centre for Green Hydrogen Technologies. With a vision to develop Andhra Pradesh as a hydrogen hub, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Govt. of India, remarked that right investments and government policies can drive green hydrogen plants to produce clean energy that is scalable and profitable. The Chief Secretary of the State, Sri K Vijayanand IAS, also remarked that the development and utilisation of hydrogen technologies necessitate specific expertise and skill development. The top universities of the nation, such as SRM AP, with advanced research infrastructure and intellect, can innovate and solve the pressing demands for cleaner energy fuel. Mr Pranav Tanti, CEO and President of Synergen Green Energy also said that Andhra Pradesh is a highly favourable state to establish an industry for Green Hydrogen. Aiming to nurture innovation and skill development in the clean energy space, Dr P Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor of SRM AP, announced the Department of Energy Engineering launch at the SRM Institute of Emerging Technology. 'If our generation is the last to use fossil fuels, the next generation must lead the clean energy revolution. With their ideas, innovation, and courage, the youth will carry this transformation forward,' Commented Dr P Sathyanarayanan. The Green Hydrogen Summit 2025, jointly organised by SRM University-AP, Government of Andhra Pradesh, IIT Tirupati, IISER Tirupati, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India, New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. and the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, explores the research and development, innovation, commercialisation of green hydrogen. Keynote addresses, plenary sessions and conclaves with industry stalwarts, research organisations, and policymakers aim to open new frontiers in the green hydrogen sector. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Newsvoir and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
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'Andhra Pradesh to be a Green Hydrogen Valley' – Declared Honourable CM Sri Chandrababu Naidu at the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025, SRM AP
The Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated the Green Hydrogen Summit-2025 at SRM University-AP. Dr V K Saraswat, Member of NITI Aayog, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Govt. of India, Sri K Vijayanand IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, and Dr P Sathyanarayananan, Pro-Chancellor of SRM University-AP, graced the event as the guests of honour. The two-day summit involved government agencies, researchers, policymakers and industrialists to address the critical need for a clean energy transition for a cleaner, more sustainable and forward-looking future. Honble CM Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu lighting the lamp at the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 In his inaugural address, the HonourableCM Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu termed the Green Hydrogen Summit, a historical forum that brought together global experts and industries in Andhra Pradesh to work towards affordable, cost-effective clean energy. He stated that with the Andhra Pradesh Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy, with a Rs 10,00,000 crore investment, offering 7.5 lakh jobs in green hydrogen and its derivatives, and ideological balance, no other state has stronger prospects in working towards green hydrogen development and storage. He also declared Amaravati as Green Hydrogen Valley, which will focus on affordable, cost-effective clean energy. He said, 'This landmark summit marks a significant step towards protecting nature, a circular economy, and sustainability.' Honble CM of AP presents a memento to Dr V K Saraswat, Honble Member, NITI Aayog Guest of Honour, Dr V K Saraswat, Honourable Member, NITI Aayog commented on the significance of opting for cleaner fuels and energy resources. He said, 'Green Hydrogen, which is at the heart of the National Hydrogen Mission, is a step towards achieving a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.' Prof. D Narayana Rao, Executive Director-Research, SRM Group of Institutions, in his brief about the Summit stated, 'Today the world looks at India with admiration as we contribute to solving global issues plaguing humankind, such as clean energy, water remediation, clean environment, and sustainable growth.' He outlined the various initiatives by the ministries of the state – Road Transport and Highways, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Steel – have already taken up green hydrogen projects that align with their sector. He also said SRM University-AP will establish an Innovation centre for Green Hydrogen Technologies. With a vision to develop Andhra Pradesh as a hydrogen hub, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Govt. of India, remarked that right investments and government policies can drive green hydrogen plants to produce clean energy that is scalable and profitable. The Chief Secretary of the State, Sri K Vijayanand IAS, also remarked that the development and utilisation of hydrogen technologies necessitate specific expertise and skill development. The top universities of the nation, such as SRM AP, with advanced research infrastructure and intellect, can innovate and solve the pressing demands for cleaner energy fuel. Mr Pranav Tanti, CEO and President of Synergen Green Energy also said that Andhra Pradesh is a highly favourable state to establish an industry for Green Hydrogen. Aiming to nurture innovation and skill development in the clean energy space, Dr P Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor of SRM AP, announced the Department of Energy Engineering launch at the SRM Institute of Emerging Technology. 'If our generation is the last to use fossil fuels, the next generation must lead the clean energy revolution. With their ideas, innovation, and courage, the youth will carry this transformation forward,' Commented Dr P Sathyanarayanan. The Green Hydrogen Summit 2025, jointly organised by SRM University-AP, Government of Andhra Pradesh, IIT Tirupati, IISER Tirupati, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India, New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd. and the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, explores the research and development, innovation, commercialisation of green hydrogen. Keynote addresses, plenary sessions and conclaves with industry stalwarts, research organisations, and policymakers aim to open new frontiers in the green hydrogen sector.
The Print
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
India becoming self-reliant in defence capabilities: Ex-DRDO chief
'Now, the trend has reversed and we produce 70 per cent of our needs indigenously,' Saraswat, a former chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), said. Addressing a press conference, Saraswat, who was in the steel city to participate in the fifth platinum jubilee lecture of CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory here, said India used to import 70 per cent of its defence requirements. Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Jul 2 (PTI) NITI Aayog member and former DRDO chief V K Saraswat on Wednesday said India has been becoming self-reliant in its defence capabilities in the last 11 years of the Modi government. Barring a few equipment such as S-400 air defence system, a majority of the weapons and missiles — such as Akash and Brahmos — used during Operation Sindoor were manufactured in the country, he said. 'Today, the country is dependent on arms imports only for immediate requirements of the armed forces or where we do not have the technology,' he said. He said the country's self-reliance in defence capabilities has grown substantially in the last 11 years as the Centre promotes private sector participation. Saraswat said he was impressed with the work done in various fields by CSIR-NML scientists. The government has made provision of Rs 1 lakh crore to promote research and development in the private sector, he added. PTI BS ACD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
National seminar begins at GGU charts roadmap
Rajamahendravaram: A two-day National Seminar on 'Leveraging Research and Innovation for Viksit Bharat@2047' began at the Godavari Global University (GGU), with participation from scientists, academicians, industry leaders, and students from across India. The event, held in collaboration with the Central and State governments, aims at aligning India's education and innovation ecosystem with the national vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Member of NITI Aayog Padma Bhushan Dr VK Saraswat inaugurated the seminar and delivered the keynote address. He called for collective efforts from educational institutions and entrepreneurs to advance the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. Dr Saraswat explained major government initiatives such as PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana, Startup India, Atal Innovation Mission, and the National Innovation and Startup Policy, all geared toward empowering youth and promoting innovation. GGU Chancellor KVV Satyanarayana Raju expressed optimism about India's developmental trajectory, while Pro-Chancellor K Sasi Kiran Varma described Atmanirbhar Bharat as the mission and Viksit Bharat as the ultimate vision. AICTE Vice-Chairman Dr Abhay Jere stressed the need for strong research ecosystems in higher education institutions. AMTZ CEO Dr Jitendra Kumar Sharma underscored the importance of observation and curiosity in driving innovation. The seminar features sessions on emerging technologies, sustainability, and the commercialisation of research. It will conclude tomorrow with thematic discussions on achieving the Viksit Bharat vision.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
NITI Aayog organises consultative meeting on ease of doing research and development in Lucknow
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): A two-day consultative meeting was held at the Raj Bhawan (Governor House), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on May 27 - 28, under the Chairpersonship of the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, and Dr V K Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, a release said on Wednesday. The meeting brought together Vice Chancellors of Universities, Directors of leading research laboratories, and Heads of various Research Institutions under the major scientific Central Government Ministries/ Departments for an in-depth dialogue on strengthening India's Research and Development (R&D) ecosystem. The event was graced by the presence of Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh; Dr V K Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog; Dr N Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR & Secretary, DSIR; Dr Sudhir M. Bobde, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor of Uttar Pradesh; Prof. Vinod Kumar Singh, President, The National Academy of Sciences, India; and other distinguished dignitaries from various scientific ministries and departments. The meeting witnessed participation from over 50 laboratories, research institutions, and universities, reflecting an inclusive representation from India's scientific and academic community. In her address, the Governor emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between academia, government, and industry to unlock the country's full scientific and technological potential. Dr V K Saraswat reiterated the commitment of NITI Aayog to enabling structural reforms and creating a more agile, innovation-friendly policy environment. Prof. Vivek Kumar Singh, Senior Adviser, NITI Aayog, presented details of the comprehensive exercise on 'Ease of Doing R&D' being taken up by NITI Aayog. The discussions focused on identifying systemic challenges impeding the growth of a robust research culture in India. Participants raised critical issues, including the highly bureaucratic nature of the R&D approval system. Concerns were also expressed over the low national expenditure on R&D, delays in fund disbursals, and procurement bottlenecks in acquiring specialized scientific equipment. The lack of private sector engagement in research, along with time-consuming ethical and regulatory clearances, was highlighted as further impediments to scientific progress. Stakeholders pointed to the ongoing brain drain, driven by better career prospects, infrastructure, and funding opportunities abroad. To address these systemic challenges, NITI Aayog is undertaking a comprehensive exercise to identify and resolve key barriers within the Indian R&D landscape, with a particular focus on government-funded institutions and laboratories. This initiative aims to streamline processes, improve fund flow mechanisms, enhance accountability, and create an enabling environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. The meeting concluded with a shared understanding of the urgency of reform and the need to develop actionable strategies to overcome these persistent challenges. Recommendations and insights from this consultation will be compiled and actionable insights will be brought out for corrective actions. (ANI)
