Green Hydrogen

The Press Information Bureau backgrounder highlights green hydrogen as an emerging pillar of India's clean energy transition, produced by splitting water using renewable electricity. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), approved in January 2023 with an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore and implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), aims to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, usage, and export. The mission targets a production capacity of at least 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) annually by 2030, supported by 125 GW of renewable energy capacity, helping advance India's net-zero by 2070 commitment. Key architecture includes the SIGHT programme for manufacturing and production incentives, pilot projects in hard-to-abate sectors like steel, mobility, and shipping, dedicated green hydrogen hubs, and a comprehensive enabling policy and certification framework.