(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Oct 11 (KNN) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has designated three major ports-Deendayal Port Authority (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port Authority (Odisha)-as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM).

Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said,“Ports are an important node in this transition. As Green Hydrogen hubs, our ports will act as catalysts of clean energy innovation. As a maritime leader, India's ports will not only empower their own country but also leverage its strategic positions along the eastern and western trade routes to drive the region towards sustainable logistics.”

To address logistical and technical challenges associated with long-distance hydrogen transport, the Mission follows a cluster-based development model.

This approach enhances early-stage project viability, promotes infrastructure convergence, and enables economies of scale in identified regions.

The move marks a significant step towards building an integrated hydrogen ecosystem and advancing India's transition to clean and sustainable energy.

The revised scheme guidelines for setting up Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVIC) and Green Hydrogen Hubs, issued on 27 June 2025, outline the framework for identifying and supporting potential regions with significant hydrogen activity.

Under Component B2 of these guidelines, MNRE may recognise locations as Green Hydrogen Hubs without direct financial assistance, facilitating access to incentives and benefits under other central or state government schemes.

In line with these provisions, the competent authority has approved the recognition of Deendayal, V.O. Chidambaranar, and Paradip Port areas as Green Hydrogen Hubs.

Projects established within these zones will be eligible for benefits under relevant central and state policies, including those linked to the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

The designation of these ports is expected to attract green investments, drive industrial participation, and spur innovation in clean fuel technologies-supporting India's broader vision of energy self-reliance and net-zero emissions by 2070.

(KNN Bureau)

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