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7. In what way can India take a leadership position in driving the global hydrogen economy? Discuss the prospects and challenges. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article explains that a robust policy framework akin to the one that guided the country’s solar revolution could lead to an increase in production and demand of this green fuel.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss in what way India can take a leadership position in driving the global hydrogen economy.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with what is a hydrogen economy.
Body:
Currently, India consumes about 6 million metric tonnes of grey hydrogen per annum, which is about 8.5 per cent of the global hydrogen demand. Increasing the share of hydrogen in the country’s energy mix would take it towards greater self-reliance in its energy needs.
Explain how an emphasis on green hydrogen would help reduce carbon emissions and take India closer to meeting its climate change commitments.
Discuss how India can leverage its potential and take a leadership position in driving the global hydrogen economy.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
