MNRE Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal

Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India launched

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Battle Brief

MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India on 17 June 2026 to support transparent certification under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme. Six States have dedicated green hydrogen policies, seven have folded hydrogen into existing frameworks, and four more are finalising policies. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (2023) has an outlay of ₹19,744 crore and targets 5 MMT capacity.

Fact File

Release: 17 Jun 2026, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Portal: Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI)
Scheme: Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India
State policies: 6 dedicated; 7 integrated; 4 in pipeline
Mission: National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023; outlay ₹19,744 crore
Mission aim: 5 MMT green hydrogen capacity; 125 GW dedicated RE; >₹8 lakh crore investment

In the news

Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India: what happened?

Buyers of green hydrogen need a trusted certificate that the molecule really is green. A national portal is the paperwork backbone for that claim at home and for exports.

SIGHT incentives already awarded for 8,62,000 MTPA green hydrogen production capacity.
Electrolyser incentives to 15 companies for 3,000 MW per annum capacity.
Refinery contracts: 30,000 MTPA green hydrogen to IOCL, BPCL, HPCL and NRL; 6.7 lakh MTPA green ammonia to 11 fertiliser plants.
Other spends cited: ₹84 crore steel hydrogen pilots; ₹208 crore for 37 hydrogen vehicles and 9 refuelling stations; ₹193.35 crore for seven testing facilities; ₹113 crore R&D (21 projects); ₹100 crore startup support.

Back Story

What is the Certification Scheme for?

Transparent certification and regulatory compliance for green hydrogen under MNRE’s scheme, now with a dedicated portal.

Why examiners care

Why does Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India matter?

Energy: Certifying green hydrogen for markets and exports.
Federal: State policy wave around the Mission.

Exam Radar

What can Prelims ask on Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India?

GHCI portal launched 17 Jun 2026.
NGHM 2023: ₹19,744 crore; 5 MMT target; 125 GW dedicated RE.
SIGHT: 8,62,000 MTPA capacity incentives awarded.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways; investment models

As per PIB (2026-06-17): MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI); six States have dedicated green hydrogen policies, seven have added hydrogen to existing frameworks and four more are in the pipeline.
Certification is needed for exports and credibility.

Quotable data point
MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI); six States have dedicated green hydrogen policies, seven have added hydrogen to existing frameworks and four more are in the pipeline.
PIB: MNRE: GHCI portal, 17 Jun 2026

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

The Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India, launched in June 2026, was developed by

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB (MNRE), 17 Jun 2026.

Quick questions

Questions students ask about this

What did MNRE launch on 17 June 2026?

The Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI).

How many States have dedicated green hydrogen policies?

Six, with seven more integrating hydrogen into existing frameworks.

What is the Mission outlay?

₹19,744 crore (Mission launched in 2023).