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Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, former Secretary of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy in India, stated that green hydrogen will be crucial for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as steel and transport. He highlighted the need for demand aggregation, pilot deployments, and targeted viability gap support to maximize its potential.

Bhalla advocated for a shift from policy-driven to market-driven decarbonization, emphasizing the role of carbon markets in mobilizing private investment. Other officials, including Abhay Bakre from the National Green Hydrogen Mission, noted the importance of aligning energy supply with economic growth and highlighted the necessity of cooperation between states and the central government for effective policy implementation.