The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India has initiated the 'Scheme Guidelines for the implementation of R&D Scheme under the Mission', focusing on the holistic development of a thriving green hydrogen sector in the country. Launched in January 2023, this initiative aims to enhance India's green hydrogen manufacturing capabilities, ensure affordable renewable energy supply, and foster a knowledge base through robust research and development (R&D) activities. The R&D Scheme allocates a budget of INR 400 crore until the financial year 2025-26 to support Mission mode projects, Grand Challenge projects, and Blue sky projects. These projects target different time horizons and focus on critical technologies such as electrolysers and fuel cells. Additionally, the scheme emphasizes the establishment of Centers of Excellence to promote subject expertise and technology transfer. With a strong emphasis on collaboration among industry, academia, and government, the R&D Scheme aims to accelerate innovation in green hydrogen technologies. It also supports innovative medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) and startups in developing indigenous technology. The implementation strategy includes issuing calls for proposals, evaluating submissions based on research priorities, and involving sectoral sub-committees to assess project proposals. Overall, the R&D Scheme under the Mission represents a positive step towards building a sustainable green hydrogen ecosystem in India.