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National Green Hydrogen Mission

What is National Green Hydrogen Mission?

The National Green Hydrogen Mission is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India to position India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, aiming for energy independence and decarbonization.

Historical Background

Building on India's ambitious renewable energy targets and commitment to climate action, the mission was approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023. It reflects a strategic shift towards a hydrogen-based economy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and achieve net-zero emissions.

Key Points

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  • 1.

    Total outlay of ₹19,744 crore.

  • 2.

    Target: 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of green hydrogen production by 2030.

  • 3.

    Aims to attract over ₹8 lakh crore in investments and create over 6 lakh jobs.

  • 4.

    Key components: SIGHT (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition) programme for electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production.

  • 5.

    Supports pilot projects in emerging end-use sectors and R&D.

  • 6.

    Facilitates demand creation for green hydrogen in sectors like refining, fertilizer, steel, and transport.

  • 7.

    Develops a robust regulatory framework and skill development programmes.

  • 8.

    Promotes green hydrogen exports and international collaboration.

  • 9.

    Expected to reduce cumulative fossil fuel imports by over ₹1 lakh crore by 2030.

  • 10.

    Contributes to a reduction of nearly 50 MTPA of annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Visual Insights

Evolution of the National Green Hydrogen Mission

Traces the key milestones in the development of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission.

India's commitment to clean energy gained momentum with the Paris Agreement in 2015, prompting the need for a comprehensive hydrogen strategy. The National Green Hydrogen Mission builds upon earlier efforts by focusing specifically on green hydrogen production.

  • 2015Paris Agreement: India commits to reducing emissions
  • 2021Initial announcement of the National Hydrogen Mission
  • January 2023Union Cabinet approves the National Green Hydrogen Mission with ₹19,744 crore outlay
  • 2024SECI issues tender to procure 724,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually for 13 fertilizer plants
  • August 2025SECI concludes green ammonia tender with 10-year fixed-price offtake agreements
  • February 2026AM Green nearing production at India’s first renewable ammonia mega-project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

National Green Hydrogen Mission: Key Components and Impact

Illustrates the key components of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and its potential impact on various sectors.

National Green Hydrogen Mission

  • Production & Manufacturing
  • Demand Creation
  • R&D and Innovation
  • Policy & Regulation
  • Environmental Impact

Recent Developments

5 developments

Guidelines for SIGHT programme (Tranche-I) released, inviting bids for electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production.

Identification of Green Hydrogen Hubs across the country.

Formation of inter-ministerial committees for coordination and implementation.

Engagement with industry stakeholders and international partners.

Budgetary allocations and policy support for green hydrogen ecosystem development.

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Extremely important for UPSC GS Paper 3 (Economy, Environment, Science & Technology). A high-priority topic for Prelims (outlay, targets, components) and Mains (energy security, climate change, industrial policy, Make in India). Understanding its objectives and implementation is crucial.

Evolution of the National Green Hydrogen Mission

Traces the key milestones in the development of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission.

2015

Paris Agreement: India commits to reducing emissions

2021

Initial announcement of the National Hydrogen Mission

January 2023

Union Cabinet approves the National Green Hydrogen Mission with ₹19,744 crore outlay

2024

SECI issues tender to procure 724,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually for 13 fertilizer plants

August 2025

SECI concludes green ammonia tender with 10-year fixed-price offtake agreements

February 2026

AM Green nearing production at India’s first renewable ammonia mega-project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

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National Green Hydrogen Mission: Key Components and Impact

Illustrates the key components of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and its potential impact on various sectors.

National Green Hydrogen Mission

5 Million Tonnes Target by 2030

Replacing Grey Hydrogen

Cost Reduction

SIGHT Programme

50 Million Tonnes Emission Reduction by 2030

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