20-05-2025
Three ports identified as hydrogen hubs; 15 states announce green hydrogen policies: MNRE
New Delhi: The Ministry of New &
Renewable Energy
(
MNRE
) has identified Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin ports as
green hydrogen hubs
and 15 Indian states have announced dedicated policies to support green hydrogen development, MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, Sarangi said these steps are part of India's broader efforts to position itself as a global hub for
green hydrogen production
and exports under the
National Green Hydrogen Mission
.
The mission, launched in 2023 with an allocation of $2.4 billion, targets the production of 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen annually by 2030. It is expected to attract investments worth $100 billion, generate over 600,000 jobs, and help avert nearly 50 MMT of carbon dioxide emissions per year.
Sarangi said, 'India has already installed over 223 GW of renewable energy—that includes 108 GW from solar and 51 GW from wind—placing India among the fastest-growing renewable energy markets globally.'
Under the mission, the government has allocated 862,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity to 19 companies and awarded 3,000 MW per annum of electrolyser manufacturing capacity to 15 firms.
The Secretary added that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has exempted green hydrogen and green ammonia plants from environmental clearance to accelerate project execution.
The mission is also supporting pilot projects in the steel, mobility, and shipping sectors. A Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme has been launched, and the government is implementing a whole-of-government approach to address sector challenges.
'India's vision is to not only meet its domestic demand but also become a major global exporter of green hydrogen by 2030—contributing meaningfully to decarbonization action,' Sarangi said.
He added that issues such as high production costs, lack of standardised frameworks, and infrastructure constraints remain key challenges that need resolution to scale up green hydrogen deployment.
Sarangi invited delegates at the summit to visit the India Pavilion and interact with Indian industries over the next two days to explore potential partnerships.
