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Detailed explanation-1: -The event was organized jointly by the Delegation of the European Union and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in close cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Hydrogen Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -2.8 Government of India will accordingly implement the Mission through a comprehensive and integrated approach through various Central and State Government agencies. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will be responsible for the overall coordination for implementation of the Mission.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Forum served as a platform to exchange best practices, policy frameworks and production and application technologies for renewable hydrogen as well as opportunities for EU-India cooperation in this area. The forum also delved into the potential for international.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘National Hydrogen Mission’ from the Red Fort on Independence Day in 2021. On January 4, the Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with a total initial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore.

Detailed explanation-5: -Some of the hydrogen policy’s targets are: Oil refineries must replace 30 per cent of fuel usage with green hydrogen by 2035, beginning from 3 per cent in 2025. Fertiliser production should include 70 per cent green hydrogen by 2035, starting from 15 per cent in 2025.