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National Green Hydrogen Mission
A national mission to support green hydrogen production, electrolyser manufacturing, pilot projects, research, standards and enabling policy frameworks.
Estimated cost
₹19,744 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
15 Aug 2021
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
The mission is still within its 2030 target horizon; project-level production and electrolyser milestones should be tracked as data improves.
First target
Dec 2030
Current target
Dec 2030
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Green hydrogen producers, heavy industry, fertilizer, refining, mobility pilots and renewable-energy ecosystems
Timeline
3 events
15 Aug 2021
Mission announced
The National Hydrogen Mission was announced.
4 Jan 2023
Cabinet approval
The National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved with central outlay.
31 Dec 2024
Guidelines and pilots continue
SIGHT scheme and pilot project frameworks continued implementation.
Risk notes
- Offtake and cost competitiveness remain uncertain
- Renewable power and water availability must scale
- Storage, transport and safety standards are still maturing
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