Rotterdam: India is positioning itself to become not just self-sufficient in green hydrogen but a major global exporter by 2030, said Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), during his keynote address at the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam on Tuesday.
Addressing a global audience of policymakers, industry leaders, and clean energy experts, the Secretary outlined India’s strategic roadmap to lead the global green hydrogen transition. “Our ambition is rooted in our existing strengths in renewable energy,” he noted, emphasising India’s installed renewable capacity of over 223 GW—comprising 108 GW from solar and 51 GW from wind—placing the country among the fastest-growing renewable energy markets globally.
The address highlighted India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023 with an initial investment of USD 2.4 billion, which aims to catalyze demand creation, production incentives, and infrastructure development.
Progress on the ground has already been significant, said the Secretary. The MNRE has allocated 862,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) green hydrogen production capacity to 19 companies and 3,000 MW electrolyser manufacturing capacity to 15 firms. Pilot projects are underway across key sectors such as steel, mobility, and shipping.
India has also launched a Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme, and several key policy reforms have been introduced to accelerate the domestic hydrogen ecosystem. Notably, Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia plants have been exempted from environmental clearance by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and three major ports—Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin—are being developed as green hydrogen hubs by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. In addition, 15 states have announced green hydrogen policies to support ecosystem growth.
Despite the momentum, Sarangi acknowledged existing challenges such as high production costs, infrastructure limitations, and the need for standardised frameworks. However, he expressed confidence that India’s “whole-of-government” approach would help overcome these barriers.
He invited delegates at the summit to visit India’s Pavilion over the next two days to engage with Indian industry leaders and explore potential collaborations.
With its ambitious vision, targeted policies, and rapid execution, India is not only aiming to meet its domestic green hydrogen needs but is also gearing up to become a cornerstone of the global hydrogen economy, contributing to international decarbonization efforts.