The Indian government has sanctioned three pilot projects for utilizing hydrogen in steel production, allocating Rs 347 crore for SAIL and two consortia. These projects, expected to be operational within three years, are part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Matrix Gas and Renewables Ltd, along with Simplex Castings, have been chosen to develop pilot plants of various capacities to showcase the feasibility of green hydrogen-based steel-making processes. The initiatives aim to decrease coal and coke usage in blast furnaces, create DRI using 100% hydrogen, and evaluate the economic sustainability of low-carbon iron and steel manufacturing. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy emphasized that these projects will validate technical aspects, ensuring safe and efficient operations of green hydrogen technologies in steel production.