Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high level meeting to make India Atmanirbhar in urea and DAP production by using 'Green Hydrogen'.

During the meeting, the Minister urged the officials of the Department of Fertilizers to take necessary steps for sustainable agriculture and green future of India.

In the Independence Day speech, the Prime Minister had announced the launch of the National Hydrogen Mission and stated the goal to make India a global hub for Green Hydrogen production and export.

The Mission proposes a framework for inter alia creating demand for Green Hydrogen in sectors such as petroleum refining and fertilizer production; support for indigenous manufacturing of critical technologies; research & development activities; and an enabling policy and regulatory framework.

The proposed steps will lead to the development of additional renewable energy capacity for green hydrogen production.