India–UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols Advances Coopera...
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Summary
Government of India press release: India–UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols Advances Coopera...
Key Facts
Type Announcement
Source Press Information Bureau
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population All citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people
Key Numbers
Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Impact Assessment
6 /10
Impact Score Beneficiaries Energy sector, heavy industry
Budget Allocation Rs 20K Crore
Coverage Select industrial states
Implementation Status Early Stage 25% implemented
Key Outcomes
- Target: 5 MMTPA green hydrogen by 2030
- SIGHT programme for electrolyser manufacturing
- Pilot projects in steel, refining, and fertiliser sectors
Challenges
- High production costs
- Electrolyser supply chain nascent
- Storage and transport infrastructure