Kandla, Paradip & VOC ports declared as ‘Green Hydrogen Hubs’

In a major step towards accelerating India’s clean energy transition, the Central Government has officially designated three major Indian 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).

The government expects that recognizing these three ports as Green Hydrogen Hubs will attract green investments, stimulate industrial participation, and spur innovation in clean fuel technologies — strengthening India’s drive toward energy self-reliance and a net-zero future.

MNRE Ministry says that the recognition marks a milestone in India’s efforts to develop an integrated hydrogen ecosystem.

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal hailed the announcement as a “defining moment” in India’s maritime journey. “Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are working towards building an ecosystem of sustainable development that will power India towards realising the vision of becoming net zero by 2070,” he said.

The ministry added that this recognition was granted with approval from the competent authority. It underlined that ports play a crucial role in India’s green transition — serving as vital nodes for clean energy innovation and infrastructure.

Sonowal further noted that India’s ports, positioned strategically along the eastern and western trade corridors, will not only strengthen domestic clean energy capabilities but also drive sustainable logistics and trade across the region.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. It focuses on creating large-scale hydrogen hubs that serve as centers of both production and consumption, fostering a sustainable and competitive hydrogen economy.

To address the logistical and technical challenges of transporting hydrogen over long distances, the Mission promotes a cluster-based development model. This approach supports early project viability, shared infrastructure, and economies of scale in identified regions.

The revised scheme guidelines for establishing Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVICs) and Green Hydrogen Hubs, issued on June 27, 2025, lay out the framework for identifying and supporting potential high-activity regions.