Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of India's first hydrogen train, describing it as a significant milestone in the nation's efforts to build a clean, green and future-ready transport system. The development marks the realization of a long-standing goal and represents a major step forward in India's sustainable development and self-reliance initiatives. The Prime Minister congratulated everyone associated with this achievement and shared a Sanskrit verse (Subhashitam) that emphasizes the importance of dedication and determined effort in accomplishing every goal, whether large or small. The verse translates to highlighting that any task one wishes to accomplish, whether abundant or small, should be undertaken with complete effort, as exemplified by a lion's approach. The announcement was made through the Prime Minister's official social media account on July 17, 2026, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.