Union Minister Jitendra Singh Hails India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen-Powered Sea Vessel as Public-Private Success

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has hailed India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel-powered sea vessel, describing it as a success story stemming from the joint efforts of the public and private sectors. Dr. Jitendra Singh yesterday held a high-level meeting to review the ongoing initiatives and achievements of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in New



Delhi.

During the discussions, the Minister emphasized the importance of aligning CSIR’s scientific pursuits with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, especially in critical technology domains where indigenous development is key. The Minister lauded the CSIR-New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI), calling it a unique example of collaborative innovation in the public-private space.