The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India recently announced a program to boost the production and utilization of green hydrogen across different sectors. Launched on November 8, 2024, the initiative seeks to encourage innovative approaches in green hydrogen production and usage, particularly in residential, commercial, and decentralized settings. With a budget allocation of ₹2 billion (~$23.7 million) until the fiscal year 2025-26, this program aligns with the broader National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to establish India as a global leader in green hydrogen production, usage, and export. The program focuses on exploring novel methods of green hydrogen production and utilization, highlighting decentralized modes to replace fossil fuels in various applications. It includes projects on producing green hydrogen from floating solar, wastewater, and biomass, as well as using it in cooking, heating, off-grid electricity generation, and off-road vehicles. Moreover, the initiative aims to study the feasibility of using green hydrogen in residential and commercial space heating and city gas applications. Additionally, the program stresses the safe use of green hydrogen in new sectors and emphasizes the advantages of decentralized production in reducing transportation needs and optimizing resource use. It also promotes the use of industrial and municipal wastewater for hydrogen production to optimize water consumption. The implementation of the program involves designated agencies to ensure transparent project selection through proposal calls. It offers funding for equipment, retrofitting, and application of green hydrogen, utilizing existing resources and infrastructure. The stepwise implementation includes project identification, proposal calls for eligible agencies, multi-stage evaluation, and approval by the Advisory Group of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The MNRE has also issued guidelines for incentive disbursement under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program, further supporting the growth of green hydrogen production. Overall, the initiative showcases a positive push towards green hydrogen adoption and innovation in India's renewable energy landscape.