The Government of India has taken a significant step towards promoting green hydrogen by launching a ₹200 crore pilot scheme under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The initiative targets the production and utilization of green hydrogen in decentralized applications like residential, commercial, and community settings. By extending the budget allocation through the fiscal years up to 2025-26, the scheme aims to drive innovation in green hydrogen technologies. The issued guidelines under the National Green Hydrogen Mission focus on assessing the technical feasibility and safety of using green hydrogen in various sectors, including cooking, heating, and off-grid power. The initiative supports technologies such as floating solar-based hydrogen production, biomass-derived hydrogen, and hydrogen extracted from wastewater. This move is in line with India's broader goal of promoting sustainable energy sources and reducing carbon emissions. By emphasizing decentralized uses of green hydrogen and exploring innovative production methods, the scheme paves the way for a more diverse and expansive green hydrogen sector in India.