Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced an INR 100 crore Call for Proposals for pilot projects to develop innovative technologies for producing green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials. The announcement was made during the inaugural session of the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on November 11, 2025.

The Minister stated that the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is accelerating India's clean energy transition, positioning the country as a global hub for green hydrogen, and creating jobs and attracting investments. During the event, Joshi also unveiled the official logo of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, selected from more than 2,500 entries nationwide.

National Green Hydrogen Mission Progress and Investment

The NGHM was launched in 2023 with an outlay of INR 19,744 crore. According to Secretary MNRE Santosh Kumar Sarangi, the Mission is expected to mobilize over INR 8 lakh crore investment, create six lakh jobs, and save INR 1 lakh crore in fossil-fuel imports annually.

Under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, incentives have been awarded for 3,000 MW per annum of domestic electrolyzer manufacturing and 8.62 lakh metric tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production. India now records the world's lowest green ammonia price at INR 49.75 per kg, for a production capacity of 7.24 lakh MTPA.

The government has invested INR 132 crore in five pilot projects for green steel, sanctioned INR 208 crore for 37 hydrogen-fuelled vehicles and nine refuelling stations, and provided INR 35 crore for the country's first hydrogen bunkering and refuelling facility at V.O. Chidambaranar Port.

Biomass-Based Hydrogen Initiative Details

The new INR 100 crore allocation for biomass-based hydrogen pilots comes in addition to INR 100 crore already sanctioned for start-ups under the Mission. The scheme will be implemented through BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) to encourage participation from industries, start-ups, and research institutions.

Minister Joshi explained that this initiative would strengthen the innovation ecosystem and demonstrate new, cost-effective technologies that could accelerate India's hydrogen transition. The Ministry will invite proposals for pilot projects to produce green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials.

Skills Development and Standards Framework

India has established comprehensive frameworks to support the green hydrogen sector. The government has approved 43 hydrogen-related skill qualifications and certified more than 6,300 trainees. Robust frameworks including the Green Hydrogen Standard (2023) and Certification Scheme (2025) are in place, along with 128 technical standards.

The Secretary highlighted that India's non-fossil installed capacity now exceeds 250 GW, including about 130 GW solar, above 50 GW wind, and 17 GW bio-energy and small hydro. Guided by the Prime Minister's vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” India is on track to reach 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Global Positioning and Export Potential

Prof. Ajay K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, noted that India enjoys a distinct low-cost advantage in producing green hydrogen compared to several other nations. This advantage will enable India to become a major exporter to markets such as the European Union, Japan, and South Korea.

The NGHM is progressing steadily across all four key pillars, policy, demand creation, research and development, and enabling infrastructure. Minister Joshi observed that with global economies adopting carbon-border adjustments, green hydrogen has become an economic necessity rather than an option.

The government has established four Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters in Jodhpur, Pune, Bhubaneswar, and Kerala to promote regional research and manufacturing ecosystems. Ongoing pilots are underway in the transport, steel, and shipping sectors.

Mission Logo and International Conference

The newly launched NGHM logo symbolizes India's commitment to sustainable and clean energy. The design integrates a leaf and a water drop, representing nature, purity, and the eco-friendly essence of hydrogen energy. The rising sun signifies renewable-energy sources such as solar power, while the semi-circular ring represents the orbit of hydrogen with an electron.

The green field denotes growth, harmony, and India's agricultural-environmental balance, and the hydrogen electron at the center symbolizes scientific innovation and the clean-energy revolution.

The 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2025) is being hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on November 11–12, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The two-day event brings together global policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss cutting-edge research, policy frameworks, and emerging technologies across the green hydrogen value chain.

The conference features plenary and breakout sessions designed to foster dialogue, innovation, and collaboration across the green hydrogen value chain. Minister Joshi described ICGH-2025 as more than a conference, calling it a platform for global collaboration and collective action toward building a cleaner, brighter and more sustainable future.

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