India's Green Hydrogen Mission: Fueling Decarbonisation and Future Growth
Key Ideas
  • India is prioritizing green hydrogen for decarbonisation, recognizing it as the fuel for the future, according to Abhay Bakre, Mission Director at National Green Hydrogen Mission.
  • The focus is on transitioning sectors gradually from fossil fuels to green hydrogen through meticulous planning, technology improvements, policy making, and industry collaboration.
  • The Green Hydrogen Mission in India is attracting significant interest, with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy inviting bids for establishing green hydrogen manufacturing capacities, showcasing a promising future for the sector.
  • This mission, with an allocated incentive of Rs 5,400 crore, is a step towards achieving net-zero emissions and fostering sustainable growth in various sectors like transport.
India is taking proactive steps towards decarbonisation by emphasizing the importance of green hydrogen, a promising energy source for the future. Abhay Bakre, the Mission Director at National Green Hydrogen Mission, highlighted the significance of green hydrogen during the International Symposium for Thriving Eco-Energy in Mobility at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. He emphasized the need for a gradual transition from fossil fuels to greener alternatives, with green hydrogen being a key player in this transition. Bakre outlined India's approach to achieving net-zero emissions, either by peaking emissions and then gradually reducing them to reach the target by 2070 or by integrating decarbonisation strategies across all sectors while fostering growth. The country's rapid growth presents opportunities for the adoption of greener technologies and industries, necessitating collaboration among stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition. The Green Hydrogen Mission in India is pivotal in driving this transition, offering policies, incentives, and opportunities for sectors like transport to shift towards green hydrogen. Under the SIGHT Scheme of the mission, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy invited bids to establish green hydrogen manufacturing capacities, attracting significant interest from companies. With a total incentive of Rs 5,400 crore allocated for this initiative, the mission aims to support the growth of green hydrogen production in the country. The successful response to the bids and the substantial investment in the Green Hydrogen Mission indicate a positive outlook for the future of green hydrogen in India. The mission, launched in January 2023 with a significant budget, showcases the government's commitment to sustainable energy practices and sets the stage for a cleaner and greener future in the country.
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