Maiden India Pavilion at World Hydrogen Summit 2024

Context

For the first time, India has set up its own pavilion at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 held in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

World Hydrogen Summit 2024

• India Pavilion: It was set up by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and is one of the largest pavilions at the Summit.
  • During the World Hydrogen Summit 2024, India’s strategic vision and capabilities in renewable energy and green hydrogen production were highlighted, positioning the nation as a key player in shaping the global hydrogen economy.
• Significance: The India Pavilion at the conference provides India an opportunity to showcase to the world the country’s progress in the Green Hydrogen field.
• World Hydrogen Summit: It provides a platform for the Indian industry to engage with companies from around the globe.

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Indian Efforts to Promote Green Hydrogen

• National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM): It aims to achieve a green hydrogen production capacity of 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) by the end of the year 2030. 
• India has notified scheme guidelines for the use of Green Hydrogen in steel, transport / mobility and shipping sectors. 
  • A dedicated portal for the NGHM has been launched, to serve as a one-stop location for information on the Mission and steps taken for the development of the green hydrogen ecosystem in India. 
• Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters: The Department of Science and Technology has initiated them to foster innovation and promote Green Hydrogen ecosystem in India.