India Launches Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme to Boost MSME Integration
| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | 29th April 2025 |
| Organizer | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) |
| Event Name | National Workshop on "Opportunities for MSMEs in the Green Hydrogen Supply Chain" |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Key Launch | Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi |
| Objective of GHCI | Ensures transparency, traceability, and market credibility for green hydrogen production |
| Alignment | Supports India's National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) goals |
| Participants | Over 300 delegates, including MSMEs, policymakers, tech providers, industry associations, international partners |
| Technical Sessions | Technology Collaboration, Business Opportunities, Decentralized Hydrogen Production via Biomass, Catalyzing Investments |
| De-risking Tools | Blended finance, green credit lines for MSMEs |
| MSME Role | Component manufacturing, O&M services, rural hydrogen generation, and interest in forming Green Hydrogen Clusters |
| Key Needs | Standardized protocols, shared R&D platforms, long-term policy stability |