Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Cochin International Airport Ltd is set to become India’s first airport operator to introduce hydrogen-powered buses for passenger transportation, marking a major milestone in sustainable aviation practices. The initiative is being implemented through a Memorandum of Agreement with the Kerala Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster Foundation under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. As part of this green mobility project, three hydrogen fuel cell buses will be procured within a period of 12 months, with total funding capped at ₹8.7 crore, reinforcing CIAL’s leadership in clean energy adoption.