Minister Pralhad Joshi launches Green Hydrogen Certification scheme

Government aims to develop a green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) per annum supported by the addition of approximately 125 GW of renewable energy capacity across the country.

The Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI). At the launch he mentioned that the scheme is a foundational step towards creating a robust framework for certifying green hydrogen production and ensuring transparency, traceability and market credibility.

The government is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an objective to make India a global hub of production usage and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

By 2030, the Mission is expected to yield several significant outcomes. It aims to develop a green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) per annum, supported by the addition of approximately 125 GW of renewable energy capacity across the country. The initiative is projected to attract total investments exceeding rupees eight lakh crore, while also generating employment opportunities for over six lakh individuals.

Additionally, it is anticipated to result in a cumulative reduction in fossil fuel imports worth more than rupees one lakh crore. Importantly, the Mission will contribute to the abatement of nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions marking a substantial step toward sustainable and clean energy goals.

The scheme was launched at the one-day National Workshop on opportunities for “Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Green Hydrogen Supply Chain”, conducted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) at New Delhi. The workshop was aimed to explore opportunities and discuss key role of MSMEs in development of green hydrogen ecosystem in India. Over 300 delegates drew participation from different stakeholder groups, including MSMEs, policymakers, technology providers, industry associations and international partners.

Delivering the inaugural address, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, highlighted the government’s commitment to fostering innovation-led growth and emphasised that MSMEs will serve as the backbone of India’s energy transition through their innovative capabilities and localised solutions. He highlighted the critical role MSMEs will play in realising the Mission’s objectives of building a self-reliant green hydrogen ecosystem by 2030.

Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, MNRE highlighted some key achievements in the implementation of National Green Hydrogen Mission. He stressed upon the importance of building capacities, facilitating finance, and strengthening technology linkages to empower MSMEs to meaningfully participate in this new industrial landscape. He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to building institutional and infrastructural support for green hydrogen, with MSMEs playing a critical role.