The Indian government has issued scheme guidelines to support pilot projects utilizing green hydrogen as fuel in the transport sectors. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) published guidelines to replace fossil fuels with green hydrogen in buses, trucks, and four-wheelers.
A total budgetary outlay of ₹496 crore has been allocated until 2025-26 for these projects.
The scheme will also support infrastructure development for hydrogen refueling stations.
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Some of the main objectives of the scheme include:
- Validate the technical feasibility and performance of Green Hydrogen vehicles under real-world operational conditions and identify the areas for improvement
- Evaluate the economic viability of hydrogen-based vehicles
- Assess the effectiveness of the hydrogen refueling station
The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) shall finalize a Scheme Implementing Agency (SIA), and MNRE will issue the administrative sanctions for the projects.
The SIA will oversee sharing knowledge and outcomes from the pilot projects. It will also monitor reports, workshops, and publications to disseminate findings, best practices, and lessons learned.
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The scheme will capitalize on the existing resources and infrastructure of MoRTH and its agencies for the transport, storage, and utilization of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives in the transport sector.