The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice in respect of the Implementation of the Research & Development (R&D) Scheme under National Green Hydrogen Mission. This notice was issued on March 15, 2024.
The notice observes that the President of India has given sanction for the implementation of the R&D Scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM).
The objectives of the scheme are multi-faceted, aiming to increase the affordability of Green Hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization while enhancing the efficiency, safety, and reliability of relevant systems and processes. Moreover, the scheme seeks to foster industry-academia-government partnerships to establish an innovation ecosystem for Green Hydrogen technologies and facilitate scaling up and commercialization of technological advancements with the provision of requisite policy and regulatory support.
The scheme will be implemented according to detailed guidelines provided in the annexure, ensuring a structured approach towards achieving its objectives.
Funding for the scheme will be met from the budget provisions allocated under the National Green Hydrogen Mission Head, underscoring the government’s commitment to investing in sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions.
This decision comes in the wake of increasing global efforts towards transitioning to clean energy sources and reducing carbon emissions. The implementation of the R&D scheme signifies India’s proactive stance towards embracing green hydrogen technology and driving innovation in the field of renewable energy.
