Important Indian Scheme · Energy & Environment

National Green Hydrogen Mission

India’s flagship mission to make the country a global hub for production, use and export of green hydrogen.

Launched
January 2023
Outlay
₹19,744 crore
Ministry
New & Renewable Energy
2030 Target
5 MMT/year

Overview

The National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023 with a total outlay of ₹19,744 crore. Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water through electrolysis using electricity generated from renewable sources, making it a clean fuel with no carbon emissions. The mission aims to position India as a leading producer and supplier of green hydrogen, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, and support the nation’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. It seeks to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors such as refining, fertilisers, steel and heavy transport.

Key Features & Objectives

  • ✓Develop green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) per annum by 2030.
  • ✓Add about 125 GW of renewable energy capacity associated with green hydrogen production.
  • ✓The SIGHT programme (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition) provides incentives for electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production.
  • ✓Reduce nearly ₹1 lakh crore worth of fossil fuel imports and abate around 50 MMT of CO2 emissions per year by 2030.
  • ✓Create over 6 lakh jobs and attract large-scale private investment in the clean-energy ecosystem.

Key Facts at a Glance

Launch Year January 2023
Total Outlay ₹19,744 crore
Nodal Ministry Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Key Component SIGHT – Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition
Production Target (2030) 5 MMT per annum
RE Capacity Addition ~125 GW
Net-Zero Goal 2070
📝 Exam Focus: Remember the launch year (2023), outlay (₹19,744 cr), 2030 target of 5 MMT, the SIGHT programme, and that MNRE is the nodal ministry.

Practice MCQs

Q1. The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched in which year?
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023 ✔
D. 2024
Q2. What is the total outlay of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
A. ₹10,000 crore
B. ₹19,744 crore ✔
C. ₹25,000 crore
D. ₹30,000 crore
Q3. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the mission?
A. Ministry of Power
B. Ministry of Environment
C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ✔
D. Ministry of Petroleum
Q4. What does the "SIGHT" programme under the mission stand for?
A. Strategic Investment in Green Hydrogen Technology
B. Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition ✔
C. Sustainable Initiative for Green Hydrogen Trade
D. Scheme for Indian Green Hydrogen Targets
Q5. What is the green hydrogen production target set for 2030?
A. 2 MMT per annum
B. 5 MMT per annum ✔
C. 10 MMT per annum
D. 15 MMT per annum