India Emerges as a Leader in Clean Energy Adoption Under PM Modis Leadership

New Delhi, June 18: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi stated on Wednesday that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has become one of the fastest-growing clean energy economies in the world over the past 12 years.

Highlighting the government’s ambitious efforts to promote green energy and reduce carbon emissions in industries, he emphasized that the ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’ plays a crucial role in steering the country towards a sustainable and self-reliant energy future.

During a national workshop organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on strengthening the ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission: Through State Policies, Hubs, and Infrastructure,’ Joshi noted that India has made significant strides in adopting renewable energy and developing green hydrogen.

He mentioned that the ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission,’ launched in 2023 with a budget of ₹19,744 crores, aims to position India as a global hub for the production, use, and export of green hydrogen.

During the event, the minister launched the ‘Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India’ (GHCI), developed by MNRE, to facilitate transparent certification and compliance under the ‘Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.’ This portal is expected to enhance accountability and establish a robust framework for the emerging green hydrogen ecosystem.

Urging states to play a more active role in advancing this mission, Joshi pointed out that six states have already announced specific green hydrogen policies, while seven others have incorporated hydrogen-related provisions into their industrial and renewable energy policies. Four additional states are finalizing their policy frameworks.

The minister also highlighted significant progress in domestic manufacturing, revealing that 15 companies have been incentivized to establish a domestic electrolyzer manufacturing capacity of 3,000 megawatts annually. This initiative aims to reduce India’s reliance on imported supply chains and strengthen local manufacturing capabilities.

In the refinery sector, contracts have been awarded to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) for the supply of 30,000 metric tons per annum (MTPA) of green hydrogen.

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