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November 26, 2025 9:53 PM

India aims to produce green hydrogen at USD 1 per kg by 2030: Amitabh Kant

India is working towards becoming the world’s lowest-cost producer of green hydrogen, with a target to reduce production cost from the current USD 4.5 per kg to USD 1 per kg by 2030, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday. Speaking at the National Green Economy Conclave organised by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), he said that a breakthrough in low-cost green hydrogen would reshape sectors such as steel, fertilisers, mobility and heavy transport. “If we ac...

November 13, 2025 5:04 PM

Powering the future: How India is turning Green Hydrogen into its next energy revolution

India’s energy story is entering a new chapter, one where clean power, innovation, and self-reliance meet. As the nation works toward becoming a developed country by 2047 and achieving Net Zero by 2070, the focus has shifted from traditional fuels to cleaner, sustainable alternatives. Leading this shift is the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), a bold and transformative initiative launched in 2023. While laying out India’s roadmap for green growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that...

November 12, 2025 12:23 PM

Pralhad Joshi announces Rs 100 crore scheme for biomass-based hydrogen pilot projects

The government on Tuesday announced a Rs100 crore call for proposals for pilot projects to develop innovative technologies for producing green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials. The scheme will be implemented through BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) to encourage participation from industries, start-ups, and research institutions. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said that the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is accelerating...

October 8, 2025 5:18 PM

India’s Hydrogen age has begun: Hardeep Puri

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday that India’s Hydrogen Age has begun, with the country targeting 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030, which would account for 10 per cent of the global market. Puri said the price of green hydrogen is expected to fall below $3 per kg from the current $3.5 per kg. “If prices come down, India can adopt green hydrogen on a much larger scale, which will help reduce our import dependence. Under ...

September 15, 2025 10:42 PM

India on track to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Sunday that India is making rapid progress in renewable energy and is on track to achieve the ambitious target of producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. Speaking at the Panchjanya Infra Confluence 2025, Joshi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi never sets easy goals for himself or his cabinet colleagues, and has outlined a challenging roadmap for the renewable energy sector. "The Prime Minister does not set easily achievable targ...

May 15, 2025 10:45 PM

India, EU launch joint research projects on marine pollution and green hydrogen

India and the European Union have jointly launched two major research initiatives under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), aiming to develop innovative solutions in the areas of marine pollution and green hydrogen production from waste. The projects, backed by a combined investment of ₹391 crore (approximately €41 million), mark a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in science and technology. The TTC, established in 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...

February 25, 2025 12:12 PM

Mobilising finance crucial for achieving India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, on Monday emphasised the critical importance of mobilising finance to achieve India’s ambitious target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Addressing the National Workshop on Mobilising Finance for Renewable Energy in Mumbai, Joshi called for concerted efforts from financial institutions and policymakers to ensure accessible funding for the renewable energy (RE) sector. Joshi highlighted the role of decentralisation, with initi...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

“We want to make India a global hub for the production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen today, outlining his vision to position India as a global leader in the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen. In his speech, PM Modi called upon the global scientific community to collaborate on shaping policies for the green hydrogen sector. "I urge the global scientific community to come together to explore various aspects. Scientists and innovators can suggest changes in public policy ...