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Which of the following is true about the 'Green Hydrogen Mission' launched in India?
It aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production
It focuses only on importing hydrogen
It is limited to the transport sector only
It was launched in 2020
It aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production
The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish India as a global hub for the production, usage, and export of green hydrogen by 2030.
Launched by the Government of India in 2023, the National Green Hydrogen Mission is a strategic initiative to transition the country toward a low-carbon economy. It aims to reduce India's reliance on fossil fuel imports and significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. The mission supports India's ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. By leveraging renewable energy resources, the mission seeks to industrialize clean energy production at a massive scale.
The mission is implemented under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It aligns with India's commitments under the Paris Agreement and the Panchamrit goals announced at COP26 to combat climate change.
Mission launched in January 2023
Total outlay of Rs 19,744 crore allocated up to 2029-2030
Targeting 5 MMT of green hydrogen production capacity annually by 2030
Expected to facilitate 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions abatement by 2030
A is correct тАФ The mission intends to position India as a global leader in clean hydrogen technology, manufacturing, and export by 2030.
Remember the year 2030 as the deadline for most of India's recent major climate and energy targets, including the 5 MMT Green Hydrogen production goal.