The National Green Hydrogen Mission is an ambitious initiative launched by the Government of India in January 2023, aimed at making India a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The mission is a key part of India’s broader energy transition strategy to achieve energy independence by 2047 and net zero carbon emissions by 2070.

Key Objectives

  • Develop at least 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen production capacity annually by 2030, supported by about 125 GW of renewable energy capacity addition.
  • Reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and feedstock, thereby enhancing energy security.
  • Create export opportunities for green hydrogen and its derivatives, targeting up to 10 MMT of exports annually by 2030.
  • Attract investments exceeding ₹8 lakh crore (approximately $90 billion) and generate over 600,000 jobs.
  • Achieve abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions, contributing significantly to climate change mitigation.

Strategic Components

  • Production and Demand Creation: The mission promotes large-scale production and utilization of green hydrogen, including setting minimum consumption shares for designated consumers in sectors like refining and fertilizer production.
  • Infrastructure and Hubs: Identification and development of regions as Green Hydrogen Hubs to support large-scale production and utilization
  • Policy and Regulatory Framework: Establishment of certification frameworks for green hydrogen, waiver of interstate transmission charges for renewable energy used in hydrogen production, facilitation of grid connectivity, and renewable energy banking.
  • Research and Development: Support for R&D projects focusing on efficient production, storage, and utilization technologies, facilitated through public-private partnerships like the Strategic Hydrogen Innovation Partnership (SHIP)
  • Financial Incentives: The mission includes the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program, offering financial incentives to promote domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and green hydrogen production.
  • Simplified Business Processes: Efforts to ease business procedures with technology-enabled expedited approvals and simplified regulations.

Progress and Implementation

  • The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has launched tenders to establish electrolyser manufacturing capacity and green hydrogen production facilities, marking significant strides in scaling up production.
  • Major projects commissioned include L&T’s first domestically built 1 MW electrolyser in Gujarat and Jindal Stainless Steel’s green hydrogen plant in Haryana, highlighting industrial adoption.
  • Significant investments have been announced by companies such as ReNew and Acme Cleantech to develop green hydrogen production capacities in India.

Importance of Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using electricity generated from renewable sources, making it a carbon-neutral fuel. It is seen as a crucial alternative to fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors like refining, steel, cement, mobility, and power generation. It also enables long-duration energy storage and supports decentralized power generation, aviation, and marine transport.

In 2025, India is actively advancing the foundational phase of its National Green Hydrogen Mission with significant government funding, infrastructure development, pilot projects, and policy frameworks. The focus is on scaling electrolyser manufacturing, reducing costs, establishing green hydrogen hubs, and aligning with global standards to position India as a competitive player in the emerging global green hydrogen economy. These efforts are integral to India’s goals of energy security, industrial decarbonization, and climate change mitigation by 2030.

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