National Green Hydrogen Mission

About National Green Hydrogen Mission: 

• It was approved by the Union Cabinet on January 4, 2023.
• Aim: To make India a Global Hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

What are the components of the scheme?

• The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Programme (SIGHT): Under this two distinct financial incentive mechanisms will be provided
  • Targeting domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and
  • Production of Green Hydrogen
• The Mission will also support pilot projects in emerging end-use sectors and production pathways. 
• Regions capable of supporting large-scale production and/or utilization of Hydrogen will be identified and developed as Green Hydrogen Hubs.
• A public-private partnership framework for R&D (Strategic Hydrogen Innovation Partnership – SHIP) will be facilitated under the Mission.
• A coordinated skill development programme will also be undertaken under the Mission.

Norms issued for funding testing facilities

• The Scheme will be implemented with a total budgetary outlay of Rs. 200 Crores till the financial year 2025-26.
• The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will be the Scheme Implementation agency (SIA).
• The scheme encompasses the development of robust quality and performance testing facilities to ensure quality, sustainability, and safety in GH2 production and trade.

Source: ET

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