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potential areas include Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Chhattisgarh.  \no Ocean Energy – Includes tidal, wave and OTEC; potential along India's coastline, especially Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.  \no Major Government Initiatives:  \no PM Surya Ghar: Rooftop solar for 1 crore households with ₹75,021 crore outlay.  \no PM-KUSUM: Solarises agricultural pumps and promotes decentralised renewable energy, reducing farmers' dependence on diesel.  \no National Green Hydrogen Mission: Promotes domestic green hydrogen production and its use in hard-to-abate sectors.  \no Solar PV PLI: Promotes domestic manufacturing and reduces import dependence.  \nArctic Region  \nParliamentary report reveals India's inadequate Arctic engagement, funding, and fragmented policy despite critical climate and geopolitical stakes in the region.  \no Arctic: Area surrounding the North Pole, generally defined by the Arctic Circle (66°33′ N).  \no Arctic Ocean: The world’s smallest and shallowest ocean, surrounded by North America, Europe and Asia.  \no 8 Arctic States: Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and USA (Alaska).  \no Arctic Council: Intergovernmental forum of the 8 Arctic States; established in 1996 to promote cooperation on Arctic issues.  \no Arctic Circle: Passes through 8 countries — Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and USA.  \no India & Arctic:  \no Arctic Council: India became an Observer in 2013 and operates Himadri research station at NyÅlesund, Svalbard.  \no Svalbard Treaty (1920): India was among the original 14 signatories; recognises Norwegian sovereignty while providing signatories equal rights of access and economic activity.  \no India’s Arctic Policy (2022): Covers science, climate/environment, economic development,  \n20 August 2026  \nconnectivity, governance and international cooperation.  \no Arctic–Indian Monsoon Teleconnection: Arctic warming and sea-ice loss can influence atmospheric circulation and the Indian monsoon.  \no Research gap: India lacks a dedicated Polar Research Vessel, limiting wider Arctic research.  \no Arctic vs Antarctic  \n\n| Arctic | Antarctic |\n| --- | --- |\n| North Pole; mainly an\u003Cbr>ocean surrounded by land | South Pole; 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