Brief Context
In News At the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen,the Union Minister for New Renewable Energy highlighted the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) as a catalyst for India’s clean energy transition, job creation, and global leadership in green hydrogen. The National Green Hydrogen Mission It was launched by the Government of India in January 2023 and spearheaded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It is a cornerstone of India’s strategy to achieve energy independence
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In News
- At the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen,the Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy highlighted the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) as a catalyst for India’s clean energy transition, job creation, and global leadership in green hydrogen.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission
- It was launched by the Government of India in January 2023 and spearheaded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
- It is a cornerstone of India’s strategy to achieve energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
- It aims to position India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
Objectives
- It aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and cut emissions in hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, refining, and mobility.
- It aims to create export opportunities for green hydrogen and its derivatives such as ammonia and methanol.
- It aims to generate employment and stimulate economic growth through innovation and infrastructure development.
- It aims to develop green hydrogen hubs and promote public-private partnerships for technology advancement.
Challenges
- High production costs: Electrolyser technology and renewable energy inputs remain expensive.
- Infrastructure gaps: Limited hydrogen pipelines, refueling stations, and storage facilities.
- Technology maturity: Many green hydrogen applications are still in pilot or demonstration stages.
- Policy coordination: Cross-sectoral alignment is needed across energy, transport, industry, and finance ministries.
- Global competition: Countries like the EU, US, and China are also aggressively pursuing green hydrogen leadership.
Way Ahead
- India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission is a strategic push to align clean energy with industrial growth and global competitiveness.
- Key priorities include scaling domestic manufacturing, expanding pilot projects, boosting R&D, building hydrogen infrastructure, improving policy coherence, and leveraging renewable energy to produce affordable green hydrogen for domestic and export markets.
Source :PIB