Speaking at the 2021 International Climate Summit hosted by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) here on the topic of “Powering India’s Hydrogen Ecosystem”, he said, “The population of India has increased and we must control it because it is not easy for such a populous country to ensure its development and provide clean air to all, while controlling the impacts of climate change.

“Such a large population is not only difficult to manage for developing countries, but also for developed countries.”

Choubey also informed that Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who was supposed to deliver a special speech at the summit, was unable to attend the event as he traveled out of town.

The event had appointed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the keynote speaker and the organizers even said he would deliver the speech physically. Finally, they only played the Prime Minister’s speech for Independence Day, in which he spoke about the National Hydrogen Mission.

“India’s steadfast efforts for green and clean energy are instilling new confidence in the world. The National Hydrogen Mission aims to make India a global hub for the production and export of green hydrogen. It will also serve as inspiration for the clean energy transition around the world, ”was Modi’s message shared at the event.

The event was also attended by MoS, Science and Technology Jitender Singh.

The summit aimed to propel India towards a carbon-free energy ecosystem and become a key global player in renewable energy, the PHDCCI said.

In his speech, Choubey said the country is focused on reducing its carbon emissions by reducing its dependence on fossil fuels.

He stressed the urgency of addressing climate challenges through a consolidated approach and timely interventions, while insisting on shifting to cleaner options like green hydrogen as a potential energy source for a more sustainable future.

“The government is committed and concerned about air pollution which we have already commissioned. We are also focusing on low carbon and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. We urge climate change actors to work. together towards a solution, “said the minister.

During the event, Choubey published a special knowledge book titled “Autonomous India – Harnessing the Power of Hydrogen”, co-authored by Dr Karen Landmark from Greenstat, Norway and JP Gupta, chairman of the committee of the environment, PHDCCI.

Norway was the partner country for the summit, which began with a special speech by Norwegian Oil and Energy Minister Tina Bru.

She said green hydrogen has the potential to realize low-to-zero emission solutions in the transport, industry and shipping sectors, opening up new opportunities.

During the event, the National Hydrogen Portal, a repository of all hydrogen-related academic and research work, was launched.

The event also announced the creation of “Centers of Excellence” as collaborative hydrogen competence centers, created through a joint effort between government institutions and agencies, industry, research institutes and universities in Norway and India.