India Boosts Fertiliser Sector Allocation for National Green Hydrogen Mission
Key Ideas
- The Government of India has increased the allocation for the fertiliser sector under the SIGHT Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission from 5.5 to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum.
- The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy aims for a production capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum of Green Hydrogen by 2030, with a focus on the fertiliser sector.
- The increased demand for Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, particularly from the fertiliser sector, has led to amendments in Scheme Guidelines, increasing the allocation under Mode 2A Scheme.
- The National Green Hydrogen Mission, with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, is expected to boost India's clean energy goals, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and position India as a leader in Green Hydrogen technology.
The Government of India has raised the allocation for the fertiliser sector as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission's SIGHT Programme. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is driving this mission with a target to achieve a production capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum of Green Hydrogen by 2030. In response to the increased demand from the fertiliser industry, the capacity under the SIGHT Programme has been increased from 5.5 to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum. The Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a Request for Selection to choose Green Ammonia Producers through competitive bidding. The mission, launched in 2023, with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, aims to make India self-reliant in clean energy and reduce carbon emissions, fostering a transition to cleaner energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.