India has made a significant mark at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024, being held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, by setting up its own pavilion for the first time. Inaugurated by Bhupinder Bhalla, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, the India Pavilion stands as one of the largest at the Summit.
The World Hydrogen Summit is a prestigious event in the global green hydrogen ecosystem, expected to draw around 15,000 delegates from across the world. The India Pavilion, organised by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, provides India with a platform to exhibit its advancements in the field of Green Hydrogen.
The Indian delegation includes representatives from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, the Department of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, as well as private sector companies. The Pavilion not only facilitates governmental interactions but also offers Indian industries an opportunity to engage with global companies.
India’s journey in the realm of green hydrogen began with the launch of its National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023, with an overall outlay of ₹19,744 crores. Setting an ambitious target, India aims to achieve a green hydrogen production capacity of 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) by the end of 2030.
As of now, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has awarded tenders for the setup of 4,12,000 tonnes of Green Hydrogen production capacity and 1,500 MW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity. Furthermore, India has notified scheme guidelines for the utilisation of Green Hydrogen in the steel, transport, and shipping sectors.
To foster innovation and promote the Green Hydrogen ecosystem in India, the Department of Science and Technology has initiated Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters.
