National Green Hydrogen Mission
₹19,744 Cr outlay; target 5 MMT/year by 2030. SIGHT Programme funds electrolyser mfg + green H2 production.
Quick facts
- Ministry / Agency
- MNRE
- Funding
- ₹19,744 Cr outlay; SIGHT incentives
- Stage
- growth, mature
- Sector
- green-energy, manufacturing
- Equity dilution
- none
- DPIIT recognition required
- No
- NRI / OCI eligibility
- Yes — NRI and OCI founders are eligible to apply.
Who is eligible
Infrastructure-heavy green H2 / electrolyser manufacturing
How to apply
Green Hydrogen is administered by MNRE. Applications are submitted through the official portal — there are no application fees and you do not need to go through third-party intermediaries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Green Hydrogen?+
Infrastructure-heavy green H2 / electrolyser manufacturing
What is the funding amount under Green Hydrogen?+
₹19,744 Cr outlay; SIGHT incentives. ₹19,744 Cr outlay; SIGHT incentives
Can NRI or OCI founders apply for Green Hydrogen?+
Yes — NRI and OCI founders are eligible to apply.
Does Green Hydrogen require DPIIT recognition?+
No — DPIIT recognition is not required for Green Hydrogen.
How do I apply for Green Hydrogen?+
Apply through the official portal at mnre.gov.in. The scheme is administered by MNRE.
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