New Delhi: New & Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday made fresh call for proposals for pilot projects showcasing cutting-edge technologies, including the utilisation of biomass to produce green hydrogen with an outlay of Rs 100 crore.
Addressing the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen, the minister said the implementing Agency, BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council), will shortly release the call for proposals, inviting participation from interested agencies and research institutes.
“I look forward to receiving innovative proposals that can propel us towards achieving our green hydrogen objectives,” he said.
Stating that under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), the country is developing innovative technologies, he said, “our primary focus is on developing novel technologies that leverage biomass or waste material to produce green hydrogen.”
“... I am announcing a fresh call for proposals for pilot projects that showcase cutting-edge technologies, including the utilisation of biomass to produce green hydrogen,” he said.
The minister informed that a total allocation of Rs 100 crore has been earmarked for these pilots, supplementing the Rs 100 crore previously allocated for startup projects under NGHM.
He also launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission logo.
The NGHM aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production, use, and export. It has an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore, with a target of producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen per year by 2030.
It also aims for 125 GW of renewable energy capacity, Rs 8 lakh crore+ in investment, and over 6 lakh green jobs.