The Indian government has taken a significant step by mandating all green hydrogen producers, except exporters, to undergo a certification process ensuring their hydrogen is produced solely from renewable energy sources. This initiative, under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, involves verifying that the electricity used for hydrogen production comes from renewable sources. Companies like Reliance Green Hydrogen and Green Chemicals, L&T Energy Green Tech, and others will be subject to this mandate. The certification, issued under the 'Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India' by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, also requires producers to adhere to specified emission intensity standards. The process will be overseen by Accredited Carbon Verification Agencies listed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The certification is mandatory for facilities receiving government incentives or subsidies, with exemptions for certain categories like 100% exporters and small producers. Once India's carbon market is launched in 2026, these certificates will also be tradable. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023, aims to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, with substantial financial incentives allocated for hydrogen production and electrolyzer manufacturing. The overall initiative shows a positive government stance towards promoting green hydrogen and renewable energy in India.