Financial support of INR 207.91 crore has been approved for these pilots, which will undergo trials over 18 to 24 months. In Leh, NTPC has transferred five hydrogen fuel cell buses to the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation for commercial operation. Oil India Limited has developed a hydrogen fuel cell electric bus, launched during India Energy Week 2023, while Indian Oil continues to operate 15 hydrogen fuel cell buses. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has awarded 23 projects to research institutions focusing on hydrogen production, applications, and safety. Five technical institutions have been identified to build hydrogen testing infrastructure. Several hydrogen hubs are also taking shape across India. NTPC Green Energy Limited has identified a green hydrogen hub at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh.