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Jadavpur University's Green Hydrogen R&D Centre Gets Centre's Nod
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News18•28-09-2026, 16:30
Jadavpur University's Green Hydrogen R&D Centre Gets Centre's Nod
- •Jadavpur University's proposal for a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in green hydrogen R&D has been approved by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
- •The proposal, a collaboration with Damodar Valley Corporation, Steel Authority of India Limited, and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited, was one of only four selected nationally.
- •The CoE aims to advance green hydrogen research and development, supporting India's National Green Hydrogen Mission to become a global hub for its production and export.
- •The centre will be inaugurated on September 30 at the Technology Bhavan on the JU campus.
- •This initiative highlights efforts by the Centre and academic institutions to develop indigenous technologies in the emerging green hydrogen sector.
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The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) selected Jadavpur University's proposal to establish a Centre of Excellence for research and development in green hydrogen.
The proposal was submitted by Jadavpur University in collaboration with the Damodar Valley Corporation, Steel Authority of India Limited, and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited.
The Centre of Excellence will be inaugurated on September 30 at the Technology Bhavan on the JU campus in the presence of the DVC chairman and the university’s vice-chancellor.
