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National Green Hydrogen Mission — Govt Scheme for UPSC | Vaidra
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National Green Hydrogen Mission

Ministry of New and Renewable EnergyactiveenvironmentLaunched: 2023-01-04

About the Scheme

National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilization and export. Budget: ₹19,744 crore till 2029-30. Target: 5 MMT green hydrogen by 2030, 125 GW RE capacity. 3,000 MW electrolyser capacity and 8.62 lakh MTPA green H2 production capacity awarded to companies. Expenditure as of Feb 2026: ₹249 crore.

Target Beneficiaries: Fertilizer, refinery, steel, shipping, transport sectors; 6 lakh+ projected jobs; global export markets

Implementing Agency: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, along with its associated public sector undertakings and research institutions.

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✦Key Features

  • Target: 5 MMT green hydrogen production per annum by 2030; 125 GW RE capacity
  • SIGHT scheme: 3,000 MW electrolyser manufacturing capacity awarded to 15 companies
  • 8,62,000 MTPA green hydrogen production capacity awarded to 18-19 companies
  • Green Hydrogen Standard of India notified Jan 2024: max 2 kg CO2 per kg H2
  • 25-year ISTS charge waiver for green hydrogen plants commissioned by Dec 2030
  • Investment potential: ₹8 lakh crore; 6 lakh direct + indirect jobs
  • ₹19,744 crore total outlay; ₹249 crore spent as of Feb 2026 (early stage)

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • Manufacturers of electrolysers and related equipment.
  • Companies engaged in the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
  • Industries seeking to adopt green hydrogen as a fuel or feedstock.
  • Research institutions and startups working on green hydrogen technologies.

★Benefits

  • Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and improved environmental quality.
  • Enhanced energy security for India by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
  • Creation of new employment opportunities across the green hydrogen value chain.
  • Economic growth through domestic manufacturing, exports, and technological innovation.
  • Development of a robust ecosystem for renewable energy and associated industries.

▶Application Process

  • Submission of project proposals through designated online portals or agencies.
  • Detailed technical and financial evaluation of proposals by expert committees.
  • Selection and approval of projects based on merit, feasibility, and alignment with mission objectives.
  • Signing of agreements and disbursement of incentives/support as per scheme guidelines.
  • Regular monitoring and reporting of project progress and outcomes.

₹ Budget Allocation

19744

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 100% Central Government (Incentive-based)

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance9%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

Clean EnergyGreen HydrogenClimate ChangeTechnologyGS3

Historical Context

Approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023, following the Prime Minister's announcement on Independence Day 2021. It aligns with the Panchamrit goals of COP26.