New Delhi, May 16 -- India and the European Union have officially launched two research and innovation initiatives under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).

The collaborative programs represent a joint investment of approximately Rs 391 crore (EUR 41 million) and will focus on addressing critical environmental challenges through coordinated research in Marine Plastic Litter (MPL) and Waste to Green Hydrogen (W2GH).

The TTC, established in 2022 by Prime Minister Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, serves as a strategic framework to strengthen bilateral partnerships on trade and technology.

The newly announced initiatives will be co-funded by Horizon Europe, the EU's research and innovation framework...