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 )