The Central government of India has taken significant steps towards promoting green hydrogen adoption in the steel sector through the initiation of three pilot projects sanctioned under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. These projects aim to revolutionize steel production by identifying and implementing advanced technologies that utilize green hydrogen. By showcasing the safe and efficient operation of green hydrogen-based steelmaking processes, the projects will validate the technical feasibility, performance, and economic viability of such methods, paving the way for low-carbon iron and steel production in India. The selected pilot projects involve crucial components such as producing Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) using 100% hydrogen in vertical shafts, integrating hydrogen in blast furnaces to reduce coal/coke consumption, and injecting hydrogen in vertical shaft-based DRI making units. Key players like Matrix Gas and Renewables Ltd, Simplex Castings Ltd, and Steel Authority of India Ltd have been entrusted with these projects, which collectively received a financial support of Rs.347 crore from the Central government. The projects are expected to be operational within the next three years, thereby facilitating the scaling up of green hydrogen technologies in the Indian steel sector. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched with a substantial budget allocation, is a strategic move towards achieving India's self-reliance goals in the clean energy sector. By driving significant decarbonization of the economy, decreasing dependence on fossil fuel imports, and positioning India as a global leader in green hydrogen technology, this mission is poised to drive a transformative shift towards sustainable energy practices and contribute to a cleaner and greener future.