The Union Government of India has approved three pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to explore the utilization of green hydrogen in steel production. These projects aim to showcase the safe and effective integration of green hydrogen in steelmaking processes, assessing their technical feasibility, economic viability, and overall performance. Components of the projects include producing Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) using 100% hydrogen, implementing hydrogen in blast furnaces to reduce coal/coke consumption, and injecting hydrogen in DRI making units. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned these pilot projects to Matrix Gas and Renewables Ltd, Simplex Castings Ltd, and Steel Authority of India Ltd, with varying plant capacities. A total financial support of Rs. 347 Crore has been allocated by the Indian government for these projects, expected to be operational in the next 3 years. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023 with substantial funding, aims to drive India towards self-reliance in clean energy and position the country as a leader in green hydrogen technology. This initiative is set to significantly reduce carbon emissions, decrease reliance on fossil fuel imports, and propel India's global influence in the realm of green hydrogen.