Centre Introduces a INR 100 Cr R&D scheme to support green hydrogen startups

Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi unveiled a ₹100 Cr R&D scheme for green hydrogen startups, offering up to ₹5 Cr per pilot project. Part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (₹19,744 Cr), it targets 5 Mn tonnes annual output by 2030, drawing ₹8 Lakh Cr investments and creating 6 Lakh jobs. The $34 Bn market is seeing innovations from startups like Amara Raja Infra and Newtrace.