Current Affairs - Technology - Discussion

India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel began commercial operations in Varanasi, specifically at Namo Ghat. The 24-meter catamaran, built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. and owned by the Inland Waterways Authority of India, uses a Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell system, producing zero emissions and offering a sustainable transport solution along the Ganga. This initiative improves river-based mobility, reduces road congestion, supports eco-friendly tourism, and positions Varanasi as a leader in adopting futuristic green technologies under India’s Maritime Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.