Govt launches Rs 100 Cr scheme for green hydrogen startups

The Union government has launched a Rs 100-crore scheme to support startups working on green hydrogen production.

“The scheme will provide up to Rs 5 crore per project for pilot initiatives in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilisation technologies,” said Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.

At a two-day conference beginning Thursday, 25 startups are showcasing innovations ranging from electrolyser manufacturing to AI-driven optimisation and biological hydrogen solutions.

Joshi said the initiative is aimed at turning research into practical…