Cabinet approves Rs 19,744 cr for National Green Hydrogen Mission

Plan to have four components; domestic manufacturing of electrolysers key focus area

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an initial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore for the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Addressing the nation on its 75th Independence Day in 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a national mission for green fuels in line with the Centre's stated target of making India energy-independent before completing 100 years of Independence. The mission will have four components that aim at enhancing domestic production of green hydrogen and promote the manufacturing of electrolysers — a key constituent for making green hydrogen.

The initial outlay for the mission will include Rs 17,490 crore for strategic interventions for