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PM Modi flagged off India’s first indigenously built hydrogen fuel cell ferry boat in virtual mode here on Wednesday.
The vessel has been built at the Cochin Shipyard.
The pilot vessel is a 24-metre catamaran which can carry 50 passengers.
It also has a fully air conditioned space for passengers.
It will make urban mobility smooth and easy, according to a release issued by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
The launch of the vessel was part of a major programme organised in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu to mark the laying of the foundation stone for a ₹17,300-crore project in the district.
The vessel built at the CSL underscores the pioneering step for embracing clean energy solutions and aligning with the nation’s net-zero commitments.
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