Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant at DPA, Gujarat.

On 31st July 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who heads the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), inaugurated India’s first Make-in-India 1 megawatt (MW) Green Hydrogen Plant at the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat. This project is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) and is a significant step toward achieving India's Net Zero targets by 2070.

      - The newly inaugurated plant is the first green hydrogen facility in India developed fully under the Make-in-India initiative, showcasing the country's capability in building sustainable and indigenous green energy infrastructure. The plant will produce 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually, contributing substantially to port decarbonization and cleaner fuel adoption.

      - The project was developed with engineering support from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited, a prominent Indian engineering firm headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It reflects a strong commitment to technical self-reliance and innovation in India’s hydrogen ecosystem.

      - The inauguration event was attended by key dignitaries including Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State (MoS), MoPSW; T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary of MoPSW; and Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of DPA, along with senior officials from MoPSW, DPA, and L&T.

Main Point :-   (i) This green hydrogen plant is part of India’s broader push to implement eco-friendly initiatives at its ports. Earlier, DPA had commissioned the country’s first Make-in-India all-electric green tug, reinforcing its commitment to green transformation under the Maritime India Vision 2030.

      (ii) The establishment of this 1 MW plant underlines India’s goal of becoming a global hub for green hydrogen through indigenous innovation. The project supports national missions like Atmanirbhar Bharat and contributes to Viksit Bharat@2047 by building future-ready, sustainable port infrastructure.

(iii) The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) was approved by the Government of India in January 2023 with a total financial outlay of ₹19,744 crore. It is being implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The mission aims to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, storage, utilization, and export, while driving technological innovation and supporting the country’s clean energy transition. The NGHM is a central pillar in achieving India's decarbonization goals, aligned with broader initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat@2047.
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