Capturing The Future: India’s Journey In Direct Air Capture And CO2 Utilisation

February 5, 2026

India is quietly stepping into the global Direct Air Capture (DAC) conversation. While DAC is beginning to scale worldwide, India’s journey is still anchored in research and early-stage innovation—led by its scientific and academic institutions. In this context, my exclusive one-on-one conversations with Suresh NS, Senior Research Scientist at CSTEP and Head of the Strategic Initiatives Group, whose work spans carbon capture and utilisation, green hydrogen, industrial decarbonisation, and climate-smart agriculture, along with researchers from TIFR, Mumbai.

These discussions offer a sharp lens into how India is laying the groundwork for negative emissions—and what it will take to move from lab-scale ambition to real-world impact. Read my in-depth interview report-
Series II https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/capturing-the-future-india-journey-in-direct-air-capture-and-co2-utilisation-enn26020304243

Series I:
https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/india-carbon-capture-landscape-emerging-technologies-pilots-pathways-forward-enn26013001855

Dr Anubha

Dr. Anubha Jain is a Senior Journalist Author associated with Eenadu TV, Lokmat Media & All India Radio — handling diverse domains – politics, economics, wildlife, space, science & technology and specializes in tracking social and economic changes taking place in the country. Based in Bengaluru she’s recognised for her work in journalism, advocacy for women’s empowerment and one-on-one interviews with prominent personalities.

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