Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI)
Key Facts
- Portal Name: Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI)
- Launch Authority: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy
- Developed By: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Purpose: Support transparent certification and regulatory compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India
National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)
Background
- Launch Year: 2023
- Objective: Position India as a global leader in clean hydrogen while enhancing industrial competitiveness, reducing fossil fuel imports, and promoting long-term energy security, sustainability, and self-reliance
Three Pillars of the Mission
- Demand Creation – Domestic and export markets
- Supply-Side Incentives – Production and electrolyser manufacturing
- Enabling Ecosystem Development – Infrastructure, R&D, and policy support
Targets & Economic Impact by 2030
- Green Hydrogen Production: 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)
- Renewable Energy Capacity Support: 125 GW
- Investment Attraction: ₹8 lakh crore
- Emission Reduction: 50 MMT CO₂ annually
- Energy Independence: Boosted significantly
Key Initiatives & Framework
- SIGHT Programme: Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Programme
- Development of standards and certification systems
- R&D roadmap
- Financial incentives for electrolyser manufacturing and hydrogen production
State-Level Policy Adoption
- 6 States: Have notified dedicated hydrogen policies
- 7 States: Have integrated hydrogen into existing energy/industrial frameworks
- 4 States: Policies in pipeline
Significance for India
- Decarbonisation: Drives industrial decarbonization across sectors
- Job Creation: New employment opportunities in clean energy sector
- Technological Innovation: Promotes indigenous manufacturing and R&D
- Energy Security: Reduces dependence on fossil fuel imports
- Global Leadership: Strengthens India's position in clean energy transition
Constitutional/Policy Context
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry
- Aligned with India's international climate commitments (Paris Agreement, COP26 targets)
- Supports India's goal of achieving 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030
Green Hydrogen – What is it?
- Green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy (wind, solar) through electrolysis of water
- Zero carbon emission production process
- Considered the cleanest form of hydrogen
- Key feedstock for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, fertilizers, and transportation