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.
