By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : November 12, 2025 8:36 am
The scheme will be implemented through BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) to encourage participation from industries, start-ups, and research institutions
Addressing the inaugural session of the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi launched the official logo of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and announced a Rs. 100 crore Call for Proposals for pilot projects to develop innovative technologies for producing green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials.
Announcing the new initiative, Joshi said the Ministry will invite proposals for pilot projects using biomass and waste materials to produce green hydrogen. A total of Rs. 100 crore has been allocated for these pilots, in addition to Rs. 100 crore already sanctioned for start-ups under the Mission. The scheme will be implemented through BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) to encourage participation from industries, start-ups, and research institutions.
He also said that the new NGHM logo, chosen from more than 2,500 entries nationwide, represents the people’s participation in India’s green journey and the collective spirit and creativity driving the Mission.
The Minister said the initiative would strengthen the innovation ecosystem and demonstrate new, cost-effective technologies capable of accelerating India’s hydrogen transition.
Highlighting rapid progress under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, the Minister informed that incentives have been awarded for 3,000 MW per annum of domestic electrolyser manufacturing and 8.62 lakh metric tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production. India now records the world’s lowest green ammonia price at Rs. 49.75 per kg for 7.24 lakh MTPA production.
In addition, Rs. 132 crore has been invested in five pilot projects for green steel, Rs. 208 crore sanctioned for 37 hydrogen-fuelled vehicles and nine refuelling stations, and Rs. 35 crore provided for the country’s first hydrogen bunkering and refuelling facility at V.O. Chidambaranar Port.
The Minister highlighted that India is working to power its entire green hydrogen production through renewable energy. He also mentioned that 43 hydrogen-related skill qualifications have been approved, more than 6,300 trainees have been certified, and robust frameworks such as the Green Hydrogen Standard (2023) and Certification Scheme (2025) are in place along with 128 technical standards.
The Minister observed that with global economies adopting carbon-border adjustments, green hydrogen has become an economic necessity rather than an option. India, he said, is positioning itself to lead in clean value chains by ensuring that its growth remains both competitive and climate-resilient.