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•     NITI Aayog and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands released report titled ‘LNG as a Transportation Fuel in Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle’ on February 6 2024, at India Energy Week. •     NITI Aayog and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have been actively collaborating in the field of energy transition under the Statement of Intent (SoI) partnership since 2020. •     The report was released as the first outcome of the cooperation. •     The report was jointly launched by Suman Bery, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, Government of India, and H.E. Frederik Wisselink, Energy Envoy, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. •     This report, jointly prepared by NITI Aayog and the Embassy of Netherlands, focuses on leveraging LNG as a fuel source and customizing its use in the medium and commercial vehicle segment. •     It examines the coordination issues faced by the various stakeholders and highlights the lessons that can be learnt from other countries in addressing these challenges.” •     The report explores different challenges and barriers for LNG adoption in India and recommends a roadmap of actionable solutions. •     The report further highlights the need for the development of a transparent implementation framework for these recommendations, driven by near-term goals of demand creation and market seeding. Learn Along: About NITI Aayog •NITI Aayog (National Institution of Technology and Innovation Advocacy) is a think tank of the Indian government, established in 2015, aimed at promoting and advancing technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and research and development. •    Chairperson: Narendra Modi                       Founded: 1 January 2015