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Kumar Manish

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Kumar Manish is chief communicator of Communicate Karo. He specializes in Communication, social media and community building for not for profit organisations and sustainable mobility advocate. He is a connector and resource Mobiliser for social causes. He is a TEDx speaker. He has been selected as a Legislative Fellow of the US State Department. Kumar is also a Young Connectors of the Future from South Asia by Swedish Institute, a public agency of the Swedish Government. He is also the recipient of Connect Karo Award by the World Resources Institute.

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Hydrogen Railways: The Road Ahead in Costs, Challenges, and the Future of Clean Transport
Transportation

Hydrogen Railways: The Road Ahead in Costs, Challenges, and the Future of Clean Transport

Indian Railways has committed to deploying 35 hydrogen trains on heritage routes, but the financial implications are substantial. Industry estimates suggest the complete infrastructure, including train conversion, hydrogen production facilities, and refuelling stations, could require ₹1,500-2,500 crore in initial investment.

Nov 11, 2025 · 6 min read
The Sonepat-Jind Pioneers India’s Hydrogen Train Story
Transportation

The Sonepat-Jind Pioneers India’s Hydrogen Train Story

India is on the cusp of becoming the fifth country globally to operate hydrogen-powered trains. But India isn't simply copying what others have done. With a unique retrofit approach for cost-effectiveness and an ambitious "Hydrogen for Heritage" vision targeting 35 trains on UNESCO World Heritage mountain railways.

Nov 10, 2025 · 10 min read