Prime Minister unveils Vision for India as Green Hydrogen Hub:
The Prime Minister has unveiled an ambitious vision to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilization, and export.
- Aims to lead in the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen, making India a global leader.
- Government Initiatives: Policies, research, and international collaborations to drive the green hydrogen industry forward.
- Investment and Job Creation: Targets ₹8 lakh crore investment and 6 lakh jobs.
- Production Goals: By 2030, aims for a $100 billion investment and production of 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen.
- National Green Hydrogen Mission focus on decarbonizing sectors like refineries, fertilizers, and steel.
- Energy Targets: 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
Green Hydrogen :
- It is produced through a process called electrolysis, where water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power.
