Current Affairs - State - Discussion

India’s first indigenous Green Urea plant is planned at the Pudimadaka Green Hydrogen Hub in Andhra Pradesh through a collaboration between NTPC Green Energy Ltd and Assago. The project will use renewable hydrogen and green ammonia, marking a major step toward sustainable fertilizer production. By supplying green ammonia, carbon dioxide, and renewable energy, the initiative aims to significantly reduce India’s dependence on urea imports, which currently range between 8–10 million tonnes annually. Locating the project in Andhra Pradesh strengthens the state’s role in green energy infrastructure while supporting national goals of lowering carbon emissions and enhancing self-reliance.