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title: National Green Hydrogen Mission
type: technology
url: "https://www.envisioning.com/research/grid/india__national-green-hydrogen-mission"
hub: grid
summary: A $2 billion+ government initiative targeting 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030, with 19 companies allocated 862,000 tonnes of annual capacity by mid-2025.
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# National Green Hydrogen Mission

A $2 billion+ government initiative targeting 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030, with 19 companies allocated 862,000 tonnes of annual capacity by mid-2025.
- Technology Readiness Level: 5/9
- Impact: 4/5
- Investment: 5/5
India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023 with an initial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore ($2.4 billion), aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production. The target is 5 million tonnes of annual green hydrogen production by 2030, which would make India one of the world's largest producers. By May 2025, 19 companies had been allocated a cumulative annual production capacity of 862,000 tonnes, and 15 firms were awarded 3,000 MW of electrolyzer manufacturing capacity.

Green hydrogen — produced by splitting water using renewable electricity — is critical for decarbonizing industries that can't easily electrify: steel, cement, chemicals, heavy transport, and shipping. India's abundant solar and wind resources give it a potential cost advantage in green hydrogen production. The government is providing incentives for both hydrogen production and electrolyzer manufacturing to build an end-to-end domestic value chain.

India's green hydrogen ambitions complement its solar manufacturing push — cheap renewable electricity is the key input for cost-competitive green hydrogen. If India can achieve its targets, it could become a major hydrogen exporter, particularly to energy-importing countries in East Asia and Europe. Indian companies including Reliance, Adani, Indian Oil, and NTPC are investing heavily in hydrogen projects, with several pilot plants already operational.

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Source: Envisioning — Technology Research Institute (https://www.envisioning.com/research/grid/india__national-green-hydrogen-mission)