Archive · 12 Nov 2025
India's National Green Hydrogen Mission to Boost Renewable Energy and Economy
Imagine India wants to use cleaner energy, like power from the sun and wind, to make a special kind of fuel called green hydrogen.
This fuel is made by splitting water using clean electricity.
The government has a big plan to make a lot of this green hydrogen, expecting it to create many jobs and reduce the need to buy oil and gas from other countries.
It's like giving the country a new, cleaner superpower fuel.
This plan also aims to help India stop polluting so much and be healthier for the future.
They are even making special places at ports to help with making and sending this fuel, and have rules to make sure it's truly 'green'.
They are also giving money to scientists and new companies to find the best ways to make and use this exciting new fuel.
India's National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to develop 125 GW of renewable energy capacity for green hydrogen production.
The mission anticipates investments over Rs 8 lakh crore, creation of over 6 lakh jobs, and a reduction in fossil fuel imports exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore annually by 2030.
Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, is seen as a key fuel for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and supporting India's Net Zero by 2070 goal.
The mission includes Rs 19,744 crore outlay until FY 2029-30, focusing on policy, demand creation, R&D, and infrastructure.
Initiatives include designating ports as green hydrogen hubs and launching a certification scheme to ensure 'green' credentials.
- Who
- India's government (through the National Green Hydrogen Mission)
- What
- A comprehensive mission to establish green hydrogen as a major clean and scalable fuel source, aiming to boost renewable energy capacity, create jobs, reduce fossil fuel imports, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
- When
- Initiated in January 2023, with goals set for 2030 and 2070, and key dates including October 2025 (port hubs) and April 2025 (certification scheme).
- Where
- Nationwide, with specific hubs designated at three major ports.
- Why
- To transition towards a low-carbon economy, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070, become a developed nation by 2047, enhance energy security, and foster industrial growth.
- Expected Renewable Energy Capacity for Green Hydrogen
- 125 GW
- Estimated Investment
- Over Rs 8 lakh crore
- Projected Job Creation
- Over 6 lakh jobs
- Anticipated Reduction in Fossil Fuel Imports
- More than Rs 1 lakh crore annually by 2030
- Estimated Annual Greenhouse Gas Emission Avoidance
- Nearly 50 MMT by 2030
- Initial Outlay for National Green Hydrogen Mission (till FY 2029-30)
- Rs 19,744 crore
- Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme Launch
- April 2025
- Green Hydrogen Hubs Designated
- 3 major ports (Deendayal, V.O. Chidambaranar, Paradip)