Governments and private sectors globally are ramping up efforts to harness natural hydrogen, a free molecular hydrogen (H₂) occurring naturally underground via geological processes like serpentinisation and radiolysis. Recent discoveries in France's Moselle region and growing interest from India highlight the potential of natural hydrogen as a low-cost, zero-emission fuel. With key features including zero emissions, low production costs, sustainability, and high energy efficiency in hydrogen fuel cells, it presents itself as a promising renewable energy source. The extraction process involves exploration, drilling, capture, compression, and distribution. However, challenges such as unmapped reserves, scattered deposits, storage requirements, safety concerns, and lack of infrastructure pose obstacles to widespread adoption. To overcome these challenges, recommendations include conducting comprehensive geological surveys, developing exploration policies, fostering global collaborations, providing private sector incentives, and investing in infrastructure development. By focusing on effective exploration, safety measures, and commercialization frameworks, natural hydrogen could potentially replace fossil fuels. India, with its untapped reserves, holds the opportunity to lead in next-generation hydrogen energy through strategic initiatives and investments.