Hydrogen ranks at the top, the first and lightest element in the periodic table, produced from one of the important constituents of Pancha Mahabhutas, H2O [Jala], which makes up the whole universe. India is strongly committed to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030 through pioneering initiatives and several innovation and awareness programmes in collaboration with Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), industries, start-ups, sector skill councils, academic institutions, and MSMEs. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), BARC, BHEL, Reliance Industries Limited, Hyundai, and different industries are indigenously developing Swadeshi green hydrogen technologies. The ambitious and promising initiatives like the National Green Hydrogen Mission and National Biofuels Mission empower green and biohydrogen production. India is envisioning establishing green hydrogen innovation clusters, valleys, research, and innovation hubs. India has launched Green Credit Programmes which facilitate the green economy.

Green hydrogen valley

India has successfully transformed from the old era — Indus Valley — to the modern era — Green Hydrogen Valley — through pioneering initiatives by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The green hydrogen policy of Andhra Pradesh plays a significant role in establishing the green hydrogen valley — Amaravati Declaration — thereby initiating green energy corridors and skilling ecosystems. India is aiming to establish a Green Global Capability Centre (GCC) that generates the largest talent skill pool in the green energy sector. India attains global ground-breaking recognition in green energy among G20 nations through fulfilling its Paris Commitments, thereby realising the vision and dreams of Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi:........

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