The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has strengthened scientific ties between India and the Netherlands by launching the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme. Additionally, a landmark MoU was signed between the University of Groningen and 19 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to foster academic cooperation in green energy and hydrogen research.
A national capacity-building initiative open to Indian doctoral, postdoctoral, and faculty applicants.
To expose researchers to advanced hydrogen ecosystems in the Netherlands, focusing on system integration and safety.
Agreement between the University of Groningen and 19 IITs for faculty/student exchange and joint research.
Aligned with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and Net-Zero 2070 goals.
Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, DST, emphasized that international collaboration is critical for advancing technologies in hard-to-abate sectors. Mr. Huib Mijnarends, Deputy Ambassador of the Netherlands, highlighted the strong alignment of Indo-Dutch goals in the energy transition.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB) Date: 06 FEB 2026
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