{"id":11745,"date":"2025-11-12T14:45:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T09:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=11745"},"modified":"2025-11-12T14:45:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T09:15:48","slug":"union-minister-pralhad-joshi-announces-%e2%82%b9100-crore-call-for-proposals-for-biomass-based-hydrogen-pilots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=11745","title":{"rendered":"Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Announces \u20b9100 Crore Call for Proposals for Biomass-Based Hydrogen Pilots"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h2 id=\"Titleh2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Announces \u20b9100 Crore Call for Proposals for Biomass-Based Hydrogen Pilots<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"Subtitleh3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span id=\"ltrSubtitle\"><br \/>\nNational Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is Accelerating India\u2019s Clean Energy Shift and Positioning India as a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi<\/p>\n<p>NGHM to Mobilise Over \u20b98 Lakh Crore Investment, Create Six Lakh Jobs and Save \u20b91 Lakh Crore in Fossil-Fuel Imports Annually: Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, MNRE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"PrDateTime\" class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 11 NOV 2025 5:39PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Union Minister for New &amp; Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi said that the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is accelerating India\u2019s clean energy shift and creating jobs, attracting investments, and positioning India as a global hub for green hydrogen. He was addressing the inaugural session of the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, reaffirming India\u2019s global leadership in clean-energy transition.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1988151863976620265&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2FPressReleasePage.aspx%3FPRID%3D2188865&amp;sessionId=3c7158d946a3723f60603ec9ed8c1de478995f1b&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1988151863976620265\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>On the occasion, the Minister launched the official logo of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and announced a \u20b9100 crore Call for Proposals for pilot projects to develop innovative technologies for producing green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials. He alos said that the new NGHM logo, chosen from more than 2,500 entries nationwide, represents the people\u2019s participation in India\u2019s green journey and the collective spirit and creativity driving the Mission.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>National Green Hydrogen Mission: A Global Solution<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Minister said the NGHM, launched in 2023 with an outlay of \u20b919,744 crore, is not only a national programme but a\u00a0global solution to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors. He observed that the launch of NGHM marked a new phase of India\u2019s clean-energy revolution-where green hydrogen is positioned as the fuel of a new civilization and a key to long-term energy independence.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Highlighting rapid progress under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, the Minister informed that incentives have been awarded for 3,000 MW per annum of domestic electrolyser manufacturing and 8.62 lakh metric tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production. India now records the world\u2019s lowest green ammonia price at \u20b949.75 per kg for 7.24 lakh MTPA production.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In addition, \u20b9132 crore has been invested in five pilot projects for green steel, \u20b9208 crore sanctioned for 37 hydrogen-fuelled vehicles and nine refuelling stations, and \u20b935 crore provided for the country\u2019s first hydrogen bunkering and refuelling facility at V.O. Chidambaranar Port.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u20b9100 Crore Call for Biomass-Based Hydrogen Pilots<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Announcing the new initiative, Shri Joshi said the Ministry will invite proposals for\u00a0pilot projects using biomass and waste materials to produce green hydrogen.\u00a0A total of \u20b9100 crore has been allocated for these pilots, in addition to \u20b9100 crore already sanctioned for start-ups under the Mission. The scheme will be implemented through\u00a0BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council)\u00a0to encourage participation from industries, start-ups, and research institutions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Minister said the initiative would strengthen the innovation ecosystem and demonstrate new, cost-effective technologies capable of accelerating India\u2019s hydrogen transition.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Strengthening Skills, Standards and Global Competitiveness<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Minister highlighted that India is working to power its entire green hydrogen production through renewable energy. He also mentioned that 43 hydrogen-related skill qualifications have been approved, more than 6,300 trainees have been certified, and robust frameworks such as the\u00a0Green Hydrogen Standard (2023)\u00a0and\u00a0Certification Scheme (2025)\u00a0are in place along with 128 technical standards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Minister observed that with global economies adopting carbon-border adjustments, green hydrogen has become an economic necessity rather than an option. India, he said, is positioning itself to lead in clean value chains by ensuring that its growth remains both competitive and climate-resilient.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Shri Joshi said the International Conference on Green Hydrogen represents a global gathering of scientists, industry leaders, innovators and policymakers united by one goal \u2014 to build a cleaner, brighter and more sustainable future. \u201cICGH-2025 is more than a conference, it is a platform for global collaboration and collective action. As we move towards realizing the goals of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India stands ready to work with international partners to build a resilient and inclusive green hydrogen ecosystem that powers sustainable growth for all\u201d, he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India Poised to Emerge as a Global Leader in Green Hydrogen Production and Exports<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Ajay K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, said that the International Conference on Green Hydrogen has become an important platform for aligning the country\u2019s scientific direction and policy vision towards one of the most consequential energy transitions of our time. He noted that the global demand for green energy is increasingly being driven by economic competitiveness and technological leadership, and Green Hydrogen stands at the confluence of these two forces.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image001BM6U.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Prof. Sood highlighted that the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is progressing steadily across all four key pillars \u2014 policy, demand creation, research and development, and enabling infrastructure. He added that India enjoys a distinct low-cost advantage in producing green hydrogen compared to several other nations, which will enable it to become a major exporter to markets such as the European Union, Japan, and South Korea.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Secretary MNRE Highlights Broader Clean-Energy Progress<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Addressing the session, Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, MNRE, noted that the ICGH has evolved into a premier global platform for policy dialogue and innovation. He informed that India\u2019s non-fossil installed capacity now exceeds 250 GW, including about 130 GW solar, above 50 GW wind, and 17 GW bio-energy and small hydro. Guided by the Prime Minister\u2019s vision of \u201cOne Earth, One Family, One Future,\u201d India is on course to achieve 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image002Y203.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Secretary said the Mission is expected to mobilise over \u20b98 lakh crore investment, create six lakh jobs, and save \u20b91 lakh crore in fossil-fuel imports annually. He also underlined ongoing pilots in transport, steel and shipping, the launch of the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme and the establishment of four Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters in Jodhpur, Pune, Bhubaneswar and Kerala to promote regional research and manufacturing ecosystems. As India enters this new phase of the Green Hydrogen Mission, our focus will be on deep industrial decarbonization, technology partnerships, and global supply chain integration, he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-1\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-1&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1988183560650715612&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2FPressReleasePage.aspx%3FPRID%3D2188865&amp;sessionId=3c7158d946a3723f60603ec9ed8c1de478995f1b&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1988183560650715612\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Jorgo Chatzimarkakis CEO, Hydrogen Europe and Shri Akash Tripathi, Managing Director SECI was also present at the event<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>About NGHM Logo<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The logo for the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) symbolizes India\u2019s commitment to sustainable and clean energy. The design integrates a leaf and water drop, representing nature, purity and the eco-friendly essence of hydrogen energy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image003BUP4.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The rising sun signifies renewable-energy sources such as solar power, a key driver in hydrogen production, while the semi-circular ring represents the orbit of hydrogen with an electron. The green field denotes growth, harmony and India\u2019s agricultural-environmental balance, and the hydrogen electron at the centre symbolizes scientific innovation and the clean-energy revolution. The overall composition reflects India\u2019s vision of a greener future through technology-driven sustainability and renewable-hydrogen power.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>About International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, is hosting the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2025) on November 11\u201312, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The two-day event will bring together global policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss cutting-edge research, policy frameworks, and emerging technologies across the green hydrogen value chain.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Following the inaugural session, two plenary discussions set the stage for high-level deliberations on advancing the green hydrogen landscape. The conference will feature a series of plenary and breakout sessions designed to foster dialogue, innovation, and collaboration across the green hydrogen value chain. The plenary sessions will bring together senior government officials, global industry leaders, and experts to discuss policy frameworks, technological advancements, and international partnerships shaping the future of green hydrogen. Complementing these will be breakout sessions that provide focused discussions on key themes offering participants an opportunity to explore solutions and strategies for accelerating India\u2019s green hydrogen transition.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Announces \u20b9100 Crore Call for Proposals for Biomass-Based Hydrogen Pilots National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is Accelerating India\u2019s Clean Energy Shift and Positioning India as a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi NGHM to Mobilise Over \u20b98 Lakh Crore Investment, Create Six Lakh Jobs and Save \u20b91 Lakh &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-education-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11745","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11745"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11745\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11748,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11745\/revisions\/11748"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}