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The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) during a national workshop on the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The portal will facilitate transparent certification and regulatory compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI Scheme).

Green Hydrogen Certification Portal (GHCI)

The Green Hydrogen Certification Portal is a digital platform developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to implement the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India.

The portal aims to:

• Ensure transparent certification of Green Hydrogen.
• Facilitate regulatory compliance for producers.
• Standardize certification to build domestic and international market confidence.
• Promote traceability and credibility of India's green hydrogen ecosystem.

National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)

Launched in January 2023, the National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to establish India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. The mission aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, strengthen energy security, promote indigenous manufacturing, and accelerate India's transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Three Pillars of the Mission

The mission is built around three strategic pillars:

• Demand Creation: Development of domestic and export markets for green hydrogen.
• Supply-side Incentives: Incentives for green hydrogen production and electrolyser manufacturing.
• Enabling Ecosystem: Development of infrastructure, R&D, standards, certification, and supportive policy frameworks.

Targets by 2030

Major Components

Key initiatives under the mission include:

• Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme
• Incentives for electrolyser manufacturing and hydrogen production
• Green Hydrogen Certification Framework
• Research & Development (R&D) Roadmap
• Development of standards, testing and certification infrastructure
• Creation of hydrogen hubs and supporting infrastructure

State-Level Progress

To support implementation:

• 6 States have notified dedicated Green Hydrogen Policies.
• 7 States have incorporated hydrogen into existing energy/industrial policies.
• 4 States are in the process of formulating dedicated policies.