India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to develop a 15,000 MW electrolyser capacity with an investment of Rs. 30,000-45,000 crore. The government is providing Rs. 12,500 crore in incentives over the next five years to support this initiative through the SIGHT (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition) programme.
About 15 companies, selected via a transparent tendering process, are working on land acquisition, technology partnerships, and infrastructure development. These companies are expected to have operations up and running by mid-2025 to mid-2026. Leading player Ohmium has already started with a 2,000 MW plant.
The strategy includes both domestic and export efforts. Contracts have been awarded for approximately 412,000 tonnes of Green Hydrogen, with additional tenders for 450,000 tonnes in the pipeline. A significant global tender for 700,000 tonnes of Green Ammonia has also been launched.
With state incentives and advancements in carbon markets, Green Hydrogen is projected to become one of the world’s cheapest energy sources, similar to solar power. Although current Green Hydrogen use in mobility is limited, pilot projects are underway to explore its potential. The SIGHT programme positions India as a frontrunner in the Green Hydrogen revolution, focusing on both domestic and international markets.
