India-EU Launch ₹391 Crore Joint Research Initiative on Marine Pollution and Green Hydrogen:
step toward sustainable development and technological innovation, India and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched two major research initiatives under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC). With a joint funding of approximately ₹391 crore (~€41 million), the two coordinated research calls aim to address Marine Plastic Litter (MPL) and Waste to Green Hydrogen (W2GH) through collaborative innovation between Indian and European researchers. The initiatives signal growing cooperation in critical sectors of environmental protection and clean energy.the Government of India and the European Commission officially launched two major collaborative research calls under the TTC framework. The calls aim to combat marine pollution and promote waste-to-hydrogen technology. These joint initiatives reflect the growing momentum of India-EU partnership in addressing global environmental challenges and promoting sustainable energy transitions.
