013-Apr 25, 2025:

⚡ India Launches National Green Hydrogen Mission Implementation Plan

🧭 Thematic Focus:

Energy Transition | Environment | Industrial Policy

🌟 Introductory Glimpse:

Marking a turning point in India’s clean energy ambitions, the government has rolled out the implementation plan for the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilization, and export by 2030. The mission aligns climate action with economic growth and innovation.

🛤️ Key Highlights:

• The implementation roadmap for the Green Hydrogen Mission has been officially launched.
• Targets include producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
• Focus sectors: refineries, fertilizer production, steel manufacturing, and transport.
• Mission incentivizes domestic manufacturing of electrolyzers and research and innovation.
• Expected to reduce fossil fuel imports, cut carbon emissions, and create green jobs.

📜 GS Paper Mapping:

• GS Paper 3: Environment | Renewable Energy | Industrial Development | Infrastructure

🪄 A Thought Spark — by IAS Monk:

“When water splits into a promise, the future flows cleaner and stronger.”