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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI), marking a major step in the country’s efforts to establish a transparent and credible framework for green hydrogen production.

The scheme was announced by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, during a national workshop held in New Delhi. The event focused on opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the green hydrogen supply chain and drew participation from over 300 stakeholders, including industry representatives, policymakers, researchers, and international partners.

Green Hydrogen Certification and MSME Engagement

The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme aims to standardize the production process and ensure traceability and market trust for green hydrogen in India. Minister Joshi emphasized the scheme's foundational role in building a self-reliant green hydrogen ecosystem by 2030 and highlighted the potential of MSMEs to drive innovation and localized solutions in this emerging sector.

MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi outlined key achievements under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and stressed the importance of capacity building, financial support, and technological collaboration to enable MSME participation in the green hydrogen value chain.

Technical Sessions Highlight Innovation and Investment

The workshop featured four technical sessions focused on technology collaboration, business integration, decentralized hydrogen production through biomass, and catalyzing investments. International financial institutions, including the World Bank and KfW, discussed financing mechanisms to support MSME entry into the sector. Experts identified India’s potential to become a global manufacturing hub for key green hydrogen technologies, such as electrolysers and fuel cells.

Participants called for standardized protocols, shared innovation platforms, and the formation of Green Hydrogen Clusters to boost scalability. They also highlighted the need for clear policy signals to attract long-term private investment.

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