Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has reaffirmed India’s commitment to renewable energy, stating that the country is making significant progress toward its ambitious target of producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
Speaking at the Panchjanya Infra Confluence 2025, Joshi emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approach to goal-setting, noting that the PM never opts for easily achievable targets.
“The Hon’ble Prime Minister does not set easy goals for himself or for us. He believes in setting ambitious targets that push us to strive harder. In the renewable energy sector, too, he has laid out a bold vision—and we have already achieved 50 percent of that goal,” Joshi said.
He confirmed that India is “firmly on course” to achieving the green hydrogen production target by 2030.
Joshi, who also serves as the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, had earlier addressed the Annual Green Hydrogen R&D Conference, reiterating the importance of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). Launched in 2023, the NGHM aims to position India as a global hub for green hydrogen and is seen as a key pillar in the country’s energy transition.
With an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, the Mission is built on four core pillars:
- Policy and regulatory framework
- Demand creation
- R&D and innovation
- Enabling infrastructure
As part of the mission, dedicated hydrogen hubs are being developed at Kandla, Paradip, and Tuticorin ports to boost India’s export potential. Major corporations like NTPC, Reliance, and Indian Oil Corporation, along with numerous start-ups and MSMEs, are investing heavily to build a strong hydrogen value chain, expected to generate lakhs of new jobs.
The NGHM’s targets include:
- 5 million metric tonnes of annual green hydrogen production by 2030
- 125 GW of additional renewable energy capacity
- ₹8 lakh crore in investments
- 6 lakh new jobs
- 50 million tonnes of annual CO₂ emissions reduction
India recently achieved a key milestone in its energy transition by reaching 50% of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources—five years ahead of the timeline set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement.
As the nation moves toward its broader target of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070, Joshi highlighted India’s bold, inclusive, and technology-driven approach to sustainable development.
In a broader context of welfare delivery, Joshi—who is also the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution—noted that the government is currently providing 44 lakh tonnes of foodgrains every month to 81 crore eligible beneficiaries across the country.
