Key Details
The launch of the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) establishes a national mechanism for verifying green hydrogen production and compliance, while providing an update on implementation progress under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The Mission carries an approved outlay of ₹19,744 crore.
India targets 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of annual green hydrogen production by 2030.
The target is supported by 125 GW of dedicated renewable energy capacity.
The Mission aims to attract ₹8 lakh crore in investments, create 6 lakh jobs, and reduce carbon emissions by 50 million tonnes annually.
Incentives have already been awarded for 8,62,000 MTPA of green hydrogen production capacity under the SIGHT Programme.
Six states have notified dedicated Green Hydrogen Policies, while seven states have incorporated hydrogen provisions into existing policy frameworks.
MNRE announced a ₹100 crore startup support fund for green hydrogen innovation.
Summary
A National Certification System for Green Hydrogen
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) to operationalise the country’s Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.
The portal provides a common framework for verifying whether hydrogen has been produced using renewable energy and meets prescribed emission standards. Certification is expected to become increasingly important as global markets develop standards for low-carbon fuels and industrial decarbonisation.
By establishing a national certification mechanism, India is seeking to create greater transparency, improve market confidence, and support participation in emerging international green hydrogen value chains.
National Green Hydrogen Mission Moves from Targets to Implementation
The announcement also provides one of the clearest updates so far on implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023.
The Mission aims to establish 5 MMT of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, supported by 125 GWof renewable energy. According to MNRE, the programme is expected to mobilise ₹8 lakh crore in investments, generate 6 lakh jobs, and contribute significantly to industrial decarbonisation.
The update suggests that the Mission is increasingly moving beyond policy announcements towards deployment across manufacturing, refining, fertilisers, transport, and research.
States Are Emerging as Key Implementation Partners
A notable feature of the update is the growing role of state governments.
According to MNRE, six states have already adopted dedicated Green Hydrogen Policies, while seven additional states have integrated hydrogen-related provisions into existing industrial or renewable-energy frameworks. A further four state policies are under development.
This indicates that green hydrogen policy is gradually moving from a centrally driven mission to a broader federal implementation effort involving state-level infrastructure, industrial planning, and investment promotion.
Building Domestic Manufacturing Capacity
The Ministry reported that incentives have been awarded to 15 companies to establish 3,000 MW per annum of domestic electrolyser manufacturing capacity.
Electrolysers are the core equipment used to produce green hydrogen from water using renewable electricity. Expanding domestic manufacturing capacity is expected to reduce import dependence and strengthen India’s position in the global clean-energy supply chain.
The update also highlights the role of the SIGHT (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition)programme, under which incentives have already been awarded for 8,62,000 MTPA of green hydrogen production capacity.
Green Hydrogen Adoption Expands Across Industry
The Mission is also supporting demand creation across industrial sectors.
Contracts have been awarded for the supply of 30,000 MTPA of green hydrogen to public-sector refineries, including IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, and NRL. In addition, agreements have been signed to supply 6.7 lakh MTPA of green ammonia to 11 fertiliser plants.
The government has also approved pilot projects in the steel sector, investments in hydrogen-powered mobility, and funding for testing infrastructure to support technology validation and commercial deployment.
Startups and Research Receive Dedicated Support
To strengthen the innovation ecosystem, MNRE announced a ₹100 crore support fund for green hydrogen startups.
An initial set of nine startups has been approved for funding support, while 21 research projects are being supported through a broader R&D programme. These initiatives are intended to accelerate technology development, reduce production costs, and strengthen domestic capabilities across the hydrogen value chain.
Policy Relevance
Creates a national certification framework for verifying green hydrogen production and compliance.
Signals implementation progress under the National Green Hydrogen Mission across production, manufacturing, transport, research, and industrial use.
Supports domestic manufacturing through investments in electrolyser production capacity.
Promotes industrial decarbonisation in refineries, fertilisers, steel, and transport sectors.
Strengthens India’s position in emerging global hydrogen markets by aligning production with certification and traceability requirements.
Encourages innovation and private participation through startup funding and research support.
Relevant Question for Stakeholders: What regulatory, infrastructure, and financing measures are needed to ensure that certified green hydrogen production can scale from pilot projects to commercially viable industrial adoption across sectors?
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