New Delhi, May 17 -- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) has invested Rs 27 crore to support 28 startups under its 'Udgam' initiative, aimed at fostering innovation in clean and green energy sectors.

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced this development on Saturday. .

The 'Udgam' initiative has successfully raised Rs 35 crore to date, focusing on startups engaged in areas such as green hydrogen, ethanol production, smart LPG cylinders, emission control technologies, IoT solutions, cashless payment systems, waste-to-energy projects, and carbon capture technologies.

Minister Puri highlighted that these efforts are instrumental in shaping India's energy future through innovation.

HPCL's comm...