The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal agency responsible for coordinating and promoting fuel cell initiatives in India.

The National Hydrogen Mission aims to promote the use of hydrogen as a clean fuel, develop indigenous hydrogen production technologies, and establish a hydrogen-based economy.

Delhi was selected as the pilot city for the Hydrogen Valley project, which aims to demonstrate the use of hydrogen as a fuel for transportation.

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) primarily use hydrogen as their fuel.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) operate at high temperatures and use molten carbonate as an electrolyte.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) offer higher efficiency compared to other fuel cell technologies.

Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFCs) use a liquid electrolyte, typically an alkaline solution.

Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) primarily use methanol as their fuel.

Karnataka has taken the initiative to set up a Fuel Cell Centre of Excellence (CoE) to promote research and development in fuel cell technologies.

The Fuel Cell Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Karnataka aims to conduct research on fuel cell technologies, develop indigenous fuel cell technologies, and provide training and education in fuel cell technologies.

Reliance Industries Limited has partnered with an international fuel cell technology provider to establish a manufacturing facility for fuel cells in India.

Fuel cell technology is used in powering electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell buses.

Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) are commonly used in portable power applications due to their compact size and low-temperature operation.

The widespread adoption of fuel cell technology is hindered by challenges such as high cost, lack of infrastructure, and limited fuel availability.

Gujarat has announced plans to set up a green hydrogen hub to promote the production and use of hydrogen as a clean fuel.