Overview
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced a Rs 100 crore Call for Proposals offering up to Rs 5 crore per pilot across hydrogen production, storage, transport, and end-use technologies.
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi unveiled the scheme at the first Green Hydrogen R&D Conference in New Delhi, where 25 startups showcased electrolysers, AI-led process optimisation, and biological solutions.
- The second round of National Green Hydrogen Mission R&D proposals remains open until September 15, 2025, after 23 projects were awarded in the first round.
- India recently discovered a record low price of Rs 49.75 per kg in its first green ammonia auction, indicating improving affordability for the hydrogen value chain.
- International collaboration is expanding under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council, with more than 30 joint proposals focused on hydrogen production from wastewater.