Jind, July 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind in Haryana, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts towards green transportation and self-reliant technology under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

The hydrogen-powered train will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat section. It will connect Jind Junction, Gohana Junction and Sonipat while serving intermediate stations and is among the few hydrogen trains in operation globally. The launch places India in an elite group of countries using hydrogen technology for rail transport.

Earlier in the day, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw described the launch as a landmark achievement for Indian engineering, hi...