India’s Path to Energy Independence: The Green Hydrogen Leap India is currently the world’s third-largest consumer of energy, yet it imports nearly 85% of its crude oil and 50% of its natural gas . This dependence creates a "vulnerability gap" where global geopolitical shocks—such as conflicts in the Middle East or Eastern Europe—directly impact the pocket of the common Indian citizen through inflation. To counter this, the Government of India has pivoted toward a "Mission M