The Government of India is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), with an outlay of `19,744 crore to make India a global hub for production, usage and export of green hydrogen.
Till November 2025: i) Under the incentive scheme for Green Hydrogen production, 18 companies have been awarded a cumulative production capacity of 8,62,000 tonnes per annum; ii) Under the incentive scheme for Electrolyser Manufacturing, 15 companies have been awarded a total manufacturing capacity of 3,000 MW per annum; iii) Under the incentive scheme for procurement of Green Hydrogen for refineries, 2 companies have been awarded a total capacity of 20,000 tonnes per annum; and iv) Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in steel, shipping, and transport sectors have been sanctioned.
The Government of India is already implementing various schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY); Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM); and the New Solar Power Scheme for Tribal and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Habitations/Villages under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) & Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), along with other programmes. These schemes collectively support the rapid deployment of solar energy based mini grids and rooftop solar projects across the country, including in rural areas, by providing financial assistance.
