India has taken a decisive step toward decarbonizing one of its most emission‑intensive sectors with the release of a major Expression of Interest (EoI) inviting pilot projects that integrate green hydrogen into steel production. Issued by MECON Limited on behalf of the Ministry of Steel (MoS) and the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), the EoI marks a pivotal moment under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Dated 19 January 2026  (EoI No. 11.51.91C0/EOI/Hydrogen/02 )

Harnessing hydrogen's promise: India's blueprint for energy independence and export dominance in a decarbonizing world. – Ajay Mishra, DG, RESI As we enter 2026, India's National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), launched three years ago with a ₹19,744 crore commitment, stands as a beacon of strategic foresight amid a global hydrogen sector grappling with recalibration. While the international market faces headwinds—investments pivoting from Europe's stringent regulations, as no

India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is positioning the country as a global hub for green hydrogen production, consumption, and export, with ambitious targets of 5 MMT annual production capacity by 2030, 125 GW renewable energy integration, and significant socio-economic benefits including ₹8 lakh crore investment and 6 lakh jobs. The global green hydrogen market is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by decarbonization imperatives, falling renewable energy costs, an