India and the Netherlands strengthened bilateral cooperation in clean energy research with the launch of the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme and the signing of an academic partnership between the University of Groningen and 19 IITs.

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• India and the Netherlands launched the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme to boost clean energy research collaboration.

• The initiative is facilitated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to strengthen research capacity and talent development.

• The fellowship is open to doctoral, postdoctoral, and faculty applicants from Indian institutions.

• Fellows will gain exposure to advanced hydrogen ecosystems in the Netherlands, focusing on system integration, safety, and techno-economic analysis.

• DST Secretary Prof. Abhay Karandikar emphasized the role of international collaboration in translating hydrogen research into real-world deployment.

• An MoU was signed between the University of Groningen and 19 IITs to enable long-term academic cooperation in hydrogen and green energy.

• The partnership will support faculty and student exchanges, joint research projects, and knowledge sharing without automatic financial commitments.

• The initiatives align with India’s national goals, including the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Energy Independence by 2047, and Net-Zero emissions by 2070.