India is steadily positioning itself as a global player in the clean energy landscape through a calibrated mix of policy support, technological innovation, and industry participation, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.

The minister said the country is simultaneously advancing green hydrogen, expanding nuclear energy capacity, and strengthening renewable sources, while building indigenous capabilities in critical technologies such as electrolysers.

He was addressing the World Hydrogen Energy Summit alongside the World Petrocoal Congress here.

The minister said India’s approach is focused on creating a robust and self-reliant ecosystem supported by enhanced research funding and innovation-led growth.

The country is pursuing a multi-dimensional strategy that combines energy security with sustainability.

Dr Singh said India is targeting nearly $100 billion in oil and gas investments, expansion of exploration areas to 1 million square kilometres, and increasing the share of natural gas in the energy mix to 15 per cent.

Notably, India’s refining capacity continues to expand, placing it among leading nations globally.