Overview

• Paradip Port Authority has been officially designated a Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission per MNRE guidelines.
• Projects at the port are now eligible for central and state schemes that provide policy and financial incentives linked to hub status.
• P. L. Haranadh said the port will leverage its location and infrastructure to support India’s clean-energy transition.
• Officials cite the port’s coastal access and existing logistics for production, storage, transport and potential export of green hydrogen.
• The announcement coincides with similar recognition for Deendayal and V O Chidambaranar ports under a cluster-based approach, while specific project commitments and timelines for Paradip have not been disclosed.