India's push towards a sustainable energy future took center stage at the two-day Green Hydrogen Summit in Vijayawada hosted by SRM-AP. The event brought together key stakeholders including policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to underscore Andhra Pradesh's firm commitment to sustainable energy development. The summit featured engaging plenary sessions, industry-academia dialogues, and strategic discussions focusing on technology innovations, infrastructural requirements, funding, and policy frameworks crucial for India's green hydrogen journey. Noteworthy discussions highlighted the cost-effectiveness, broad industrial applications, and sustainability of green hydrogen, with a dedicated panel exploring the potential of fuel cells. Dr. R Vijay emphasized the significance of metallic bipolar plates and the urgent need for establishing electrolyser plants to enable large-scale hydrogen production. While the summit championed the benefits of hydrogen production, it also addressed challenges such as market demand for hydrogen off-takers. Dr. Mallikarjun Bhavanari stressed the importance of synergy between academia and industry in areas like infrastructure, material accessibility, and research and development (R&D) to position India as a global hydrogen superpower. The summit concluded with a call for comprehensive discussions on the difficulties in hydrogen production, health implications, and community engagement. Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Ch Satish Kumar urged a holistic approach towards celebrating green hydrogen progress. Prof D Narayana Rao announced plans for an annual Hydrogen Summit to review progress in Andhra Pradesh's green hydrogen journey, showcasing a strong commitment to advancing India's green energy agenda.