India to Lead the World in Green Hydrogen: MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi
India is positioning itself as a global leader in green hydrogen production and utilisation, with targets to produce 5 MMT of Green Hydrogen annually, install 60-100 GW of electrolyser capacity, and add 125 GW of RE capacity dedicated to hydrogen by 2030, said MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi at the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered truck trials.
March 05, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of India’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered truck trials in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted the transformative vision behind the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and the country’s strides towards energy independence.
Joshi emphasised that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has positioned itself at the forefront of the global green energy transition. With an allocation of INR 19,744 crore, the National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish India as a key player in hydrogen production, storage, and application across various sectors.
Joshi highlighted that India has already made remarkable progress, awarding 4,12,000 TPA of Green Hydrogen production and approving 3 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity per annum. Additionally, seven pilot projects have been launched across transportation, shipping, steel, and storage, alongside the publication of 88 standards to ensure safety and scalability.
Looking ahead, the Minister outlined India’s ambitious 2030 targets, which include producing 5 million metric tons (MMT) of Green Hydrogen annually, installing 60-100 GW of electrolyser capacity, and adding 125 GW of renewable energy capacity dedicated to hydrogen production. These initiatives are expected to help reduce 50 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually, save INR 1 lakh crore in imports, and attract investments worth INR 8 lakh crore.
Joshi described the launch of hydrogen-powered truck trials as a radical shift in India’s mobility sector, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and enhancing energy security. He noted that India is the third-largest oil consumer and fourth-largest crude oil importer, and hydrogen technology will play a key role in reducing this reliance.
The first batch of three hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks will operate on the Faridabad–Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad–Surat–Vadodara routes. To support this transition, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) is establishing hydrogen refuelling stations in Faridabad, Vadodara, Pune, and Balasore.
The MNRE Minister also called upon all stakeholders to support the green energy revolution and emphasised that hydrogen will play a crucial role in shaping India’s energy future and urged industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to collaborate in making this vision a reality.
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