Lok Sabha Question No. 1757 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Green Hydrogen Production Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Thiru D M Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIAs MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1757

ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

## GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION PROJECTS

## 1757. THIRU D M KATHIR ANAND

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the progress made under green hydrogen production projects in the country particularly in Tamil Nadu;
- (b) the measures taken by the Government to promote off-grid solar solutions in rural areas;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to incentivise EV charging infrastructure and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the impact of green hydrogen on India's net -zero goals?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF  STATE  FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) The Government of India is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), with an objective  to  make  India  a  global  hub  of  production,  usage  and  export  of  green  hydrogen  and  its derivatives.

Incentives have been awarded for 8,62,000 Metric Tonnes per Annum (MTPA) of Green Hydrogen production to 18 companies. These projects are likely to be setup across different parts of India.

The  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy  (MNRE)  has  also  issued  the  scheme  guidelines  for implementation of pilot projects for use of green hydrogen in the shipping sector under NGHM. Under this,  V.  O.  Chidambaranar  Port  Authority  (Tamil  Nadu)  has  awarded  a project  for  development  of bunkering and refuelling facility for green methanol at the port.

MNRE has also recognised V. O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu), as one of the green hydrogen hubs under NGHM.

- (b) The Government of India is already implementing various schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM), and the New Solar Power Scheme for Tribal and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal  Groups  (PVTG)  Habitations/Villages  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Janjati  Adivasi  Nyaya  Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) & Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), along with other programmes. These schemes collectively support the rapid deployment of on-grid and off- grid solar solutions like solar energy based mini grids, off-grid solar agriculture pumps and rooftop solar projects across the country, including in rural areas, by providing financial assistance.
- (c)  The  Government  is  implementing  the  PM  Electric  Drive  Revolution  in  Innovative  Vehicle Enhancement (PM E - DRIVE) Scheme: This scheme with an outlay of Rs.10,900 crore has been notified on 29 th September, 2024. This scheme includes support for electric vehicles including e-2W, e-3W, e-Trucks, e-buses & e-Ambulances. Further, Electric Vehicle (EV) public charging stations and upgradation of testing agencies is also included in this scheme.
- (d) The production and use of the targeted quantum of green hydrogen under NGHM is expected to lead to  aversion of 50 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum of CO2 emissions, thereby supporting India's progression towards its net -zero goals.

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