The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, is the nodal agency driving the transition towards sustainable energy solutions in the country. With the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, MNRE aims to position India as a global leader in Green Hydrogen production, usage, and innovation. The Mission emphasizes the development of an ecosystem that ensures safety, efficiency, and global competitiveness of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. A crucial component of this mission is the creation and upgradation of testing facilities and infrastructure that can validate technologies, processes, and equipment across the Green Hydrogen value chain. MNRE’s focus lies in identifying gaps in the current infrastructure and bridging them through modern testing facilities that meet international standards. By doing so, MNRE supports India’s ambition of achieving self-sufficiency in testing, certification, and regulatory compliance. The Ministry also works to encourage collaboration between government institutions and private stakeholders, ensuring that testing facilities remain open, inclusive, and accessible for all. With a strong monitoring framework and financial support mechanisms, MNRE is committed to fostering excellence in research, testing, and certification that will accelerate India’s progress in the global hydrogen economy.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched the second Call for Proposals (CfP) under the scheme for “Funding of Testing Facilities, Infrastructure, and Institutional Support for Standards and Regulatory Framework” as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The grant seeks to strengthen India’s testing ecosystem for the Green Hydrogen value chain by establishing new testing facilities, upgrading existing infrastructure, and creating Centers of Excellence. Its objectives include validating technologies, processes, and equipment used in the production, storage, transportation, and utilization of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. Projects must focus on ensuring safety, quality assurance, and global compliance of Green Hydrogen systems. Facilities created or upgraded under this scheme will be non-captive and open to all potential users. The funding supports up to 100% capital cost of equipment, installation, and commissioning for eligible government entities, with structured disbursements linked to milestones. Strict timelines of 18 months for new facilities and 12 months for upgrades are mandated, with limited extensions possible. Monitoring and evaluation will be overseen by the Steering Committee and Project Appraisal Committee under MNRE. This initiative aims to establish world-class testing and certification capabilities, thereby contributing to India’s self-reliance in the emerging Green Hydrogen economy.