What happened?
On May 20, 2025, Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, addressed the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, outlining India’s strategic vision for green hydrogen production. He noted India’s over 223 GW of installed renewable energy and its goal of energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero emissions by 2070. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023 with a USD 2.4 billion allocation, aims for 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2030, attracting USD 100 billion in investments, and creating over 600,000 jobs. India has already allocated significant production and electrolyzer manufacturing capacity, launched pilot projects, and enacted a Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme.
Why it matters to India
India’s participation in the World Hydrogen Summit and the detailed presentation of its Green Hydrogen Mission underscore the nation’s commitment to clean energy and its ambition to become a global leader in green hydrogen production and export by 2030. This initiative is crucial for India’s energy security, aiming to reduce dependence on external fossil fuel suppliers and achieve energy independence by 2047. The mission’s targets, including the substantial production capacity and investment attraction, are vital for economic growth and job creation within the country. Developing green hydrogen hubs at major ports and exempting green hydrogen plants from environmental clearance demonstrate India’s proactive approach to building the necessary infrastructure and regulatory framework for a thriving hydrogen economy. This push for green hydrogen aligns with India’s broader goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070, contributing significantly to global decarbonization efforts.