India's Green Hydrogen Strategy Links to Fertiliser Sector for Energy Security
India's National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, but estimates suggest only 3 million tonnes by 2032. Fertiliser production is crucial for reducing import dependence and strengthening energy security through green ammonia development.
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India's National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) launched in 2023 targets 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, although current estimates indicate only 3 million tonnes may be achieved by 2032. As of February 2026, about 8,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen capacity has been installed, with fund utilization increasing from ₹0.11 crore in FY24 to ₹203.8 crore in FY26.
Fertiliser production, reliant on natural gas for ammonia, is central to achieving energy security; green ammonia could convert renewable energy into agricultural inputs. The Union Budget allocates ₹1.76 lakh crore for fertiliser subsidies in FY27, underscoring the economic implications of global fertiliser market disruptions.
Policy initiatives from SECI and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy are in place to support green ammonia production, but further development requires focused efforts on domestic capabilities and financial incentives to make green alternatives competitive. The fertiliser sector, with its established demand and infrastructure, is positioned as a strategic starting point for bolstering India's green hydrogen capabilities.
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