On April 29, 2025, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI) during a national workshop in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the event focused on integrating MSMEs into India’s green hydrogen supply chain, aiming to build transparency and scale the clean energy ecosystem.

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• GHCI launched to certify green hydrogen production in India
• Ensures traceability, transparency, and market credibility
• Part of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission goals
• Workshop held in New Delhi on April 29, 2025
• Over 300 delegates attended, including MSMEs, policymakers, and global partners
• Focus on MSME roles: components, O&M, rural hydrogen generation
• Technical talks on biomass hydrogen, blended finance, and credit tools
• Push to form Green Hydrogen Clusters with shared infrastructure
• Emphasis on standard protocols, R&D, and policy stability
• Mission targets by 2030: 5 MMT hydrogen, ₹8 lakh crore investment, 6 lakh jobs