NEW DELHI. Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced a significant step forward in India’s green energy journey by launching a ₹100 crore call for proposals to develop biomass-based green hydrogen pilot projects. Addressing the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, Joshi emphasized that the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), launched in 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, is positioning India as a global leader in clean energy. The new initiative aims to encourage innovative technologies for producing green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials, further diversifying India’s renewable energy sources and accelerating its hydrogen economy.
The Minister unveiled the official logo of the NGHM, which was selected from over 2,500 entries nationwide, symbolizing collective participation and India’s green aspirations. He highlighted that India’s focus on green hydrogen is driven by its potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors and establish a long-term energy independence. Under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, India has made rapid progress, with incentives awarded for domestic electrolyser manufacturing, green hydrogen production, and competitive pricing, including the world’s lowest green ammonia price at ₹49.75 per kg. The government has also invested in pilot projects for green steel, hydrogen-fuelled vehicles, refuelling stations, and hydrogen bunkering facilities, demonstrating its comprehensive approach to building a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem.
Addressing broader clean energy ambitions, Joshi underscored that India is working to power its entire green hydrogen production with renewable energy and has established robust standards and certifications to support industry growth. He stressed that India’s low-cost green hydrogen production capacity gives it a competitive edge in global markets, with the potential to export to regions like Europe, Japan, and South Korea. The conference served as a platform for international collaboration, uniting scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to build a resilient and inclusive green hydrogen economy. Experts like Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay K. Sood and MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi highlighted India’s progress in renewable capacity and its strategic positioning as a future green energy leader on the global stage.
