India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), launched in January 2023, has made significant progress in its first full year of operations, attracting substantial investment and establishing foundational infrastructure for a global hydrogen hub
. The mission aims to make India a leader in clean hydrogen, with a target of 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) annual production by 2030, supported by over â‚ą8 lakh crore (approximately $95-$100 billion) in total projected investments.
Key Achievements in the First Year
- Production & Electrolyzer Capacity: As of 2025, the mission has awarded 3,000 MW per annum of electrolyzer manufacturing capacity and 862,000 tonnes per annum of Green Hydrogen production capacity.
- Green Ammonia Success: Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) successfully discovered prices for 724,000 MTPA of Green Ammonia supply to 13 fertilizer units, with lowest prices around â‚ą49.75 per kg, signaling cost competitiveness.
- Pilot Projects: Several pilot projects are underway, including:
- Mobility: 37 hydrogen-fueled vehicles (buses and trucks) and 9 refueling stations across 10 routes, with a special emphasis on high-altitude operations in Leh.
- Shipping: Projects in V.O. Chidambaranar Port for green methanol bunkering and refueling.
- Steel: Five projects sanctioned for the use of hydrogen in steel manufacturing.
- Green Hydrogen Hubs: Three major ports—Deendayal Port (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port (Odisha)—have been recognized as Green Hydrogen Hubs to facilitate production, storage, and exports.Â
Mission Objectives by 2030
- Production: 5 MMT per annum of Green Hydrogen.
- Renewable Energy: 125 GW added capacity to support production.
- Investment: Over â‚ą8 lakh crore (total over the decade).
- Impact: Creation of over 6 lakh jobs and a reduction of over â‚ą1 lakh crore in fossil fuel imports.Â
Strategic Interventions
The SIGHT (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition) programme, with an initial outlay of â‚ą17,490 crore, is providing incentives for electrolyzer manufacturing and green hydrogen production. The government has also launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) to ensure quality and compliance.
