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National Green Hydrogen Mission (2023)

The National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023, aims to make India a global hub for production, use, and export of green hydrogen — hydrogen produced via electrolysis powered by renewable energy, as distinct from "grey hydrogen" (from natural gas) or "blue hydrogen" (fossil-based with carbon capture).

Key details

Initial outlay: ₹19,744 crore, including ₹17,490 crore for the SIGHT (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition) programme, ₹1,466 crore for pilot projects, and ₹400 crore for R&D
Target: at least 5 MMT (million metric tonnes) per annum green hydrogen production capacity by 2030
Expected to leverage over ₹8 lakh crore in investments by 2030
Nodal ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

In the news

● Tracked since July 10, 2026 · last seen July 17, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes

17 Jul '26

PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen train on Jind-Sonipat route

Science & Technology

17 Jul '26

PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana

Science & Technology

12 Jul '26

India’s first hydrogen train: 6 things passengers should know before its launch

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11 Jul '26