The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 1 MW green hydrogen power plant at the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla.  

Sonowal hailed the development as a “major step towards fulfilling PM Narendra Modi's 2030 vision” through the National Green Hydrogen Mission. 

 This milestone stands as a powerful symbol of India’s green transformation under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reinforces the nation’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions. 

Recalling the Prime Minister’s laying of the foundation stone for a 10 MW green hydrogen plant during his visit to Bhuj on 26th May 2025, Sonowal appreciated the swift execution of the project.  

The commissioning of the 1 MW module within just four months, as part of the larger 10 MW project, reflects a new benchmark for implementation in India’s green hydrogen ecosystem. 

“DPA has turned that vision into reality, a shining example of speed, scale, and skill under Maritime India Vision 2030,” said Sonowal. 

The plant is capable of producing approximately 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually and is poised to play a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation and sustainable port operations. 

Sonowal also lauded DPA’s continuous commitment to green initiatives, citing the earlier deployment of India’s first Make-in-India all-electric Green Tug. The Minister praised the establishment of a fully atma-nirbhar, future-ready hydrogen ecosystem built entirely by Indian engineers, and called it an inspiration for ports across the country to adopt eco-friendly and innovative technologies. 

“This green hydrogen plant is a shining testament to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose bold and transformative National Green Hydrogen Mission is steering India towards a cleaner, greener, and self-reliant future. Under his guidance, we are witnessing the dawn of a new era in sustainable maritime development,” said Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. 

Congratulating the leadership of DPA and the engineering excellence of L&T, the Minister said, “I commend the entire team of Deendayal Port Authority, led by the Chairman, and appreciate the engineers of L&T for delivering this complex project with remarkable speed and precision.”