MECON, a prominent Indian government enterprise specializing in design, engineering, and consultancy services, has announced a call for proposals for pilot projects centered around the integration of green hydrogen in existing blast furnaces and direct reduced iron-making units. The main goal of these projects is to minimize coal and coke consumption by incorporating hydrogen into blast furnaces and substituting natural gas with hydrogen in DRI-making units. The initiative is aligned with the National Hydrogen Mission, an effort led by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to promote the adoption of green hydrogen and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in various sectors, including steel production. The pilot projects are set to be executed under the Ministry of Steel's supervision, with a substantial budget allocated to the steel sector's transition to green hydrogen until the financial year 2029-30. Interested bidders, whether public or private entities, must comply with specific eligibility criteria and provide detailed assessments of their existing infrastructure and capabilities for hydrogen injection. Additionally, successful bidders will need to arrange for hydrogen supply or propose consumption estimates for MNRE's consideration. Notably, recent commitments from companies like JSPL and Jindal Renewables to invest in green hydrogen production for steelmaking highlight a growing industry interest in sustainable energy practices. The move towards incorporating green hydrogen into steel production processes signifies a significant step towards achieving environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions within the steel sector.