New Delhi, Mar 21: The Indian Army on Tuesday said it has set in motion a process for installation of a green hydrogen-based micro grid power plant project in the forward areas along the northern borders, a move that comes amid the eastern Ladakh border row with China.
The project is being implemented in forward areas which are not connected by national or state power grids.
The Army said it signed an agreement with the National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) on Tuesday for the initiative.
India on January 4 approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore to develop a green hydrogen production capacity of five million tonnes a year by 2030.
“In line with the ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’, the Indian Army has put in motion the process for installation of a green hydrogen based micro grid power plant project in the forward areas along the Northern borders which are not connected by national/ state grids,” the Army said.
It said requisite land on lease is being provided for 25 years with a commitment to purchase generated power through a power purchase agreement.