The Centre recently recognised three major ports of India, Deendayal Port, V.O. Chidambaranar Port, and Paradip Port as Green Hydrogen Hubs. But what are these?
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways state that "projects established within these designated zones will be eligible for benefits available under other relevant schemes and policies of the Central and State Governments, including those linked to the National Green Hydrogen Mission."
This goes in line with the Centre's broader plan of achieving energy self-reliance and net-zero emissions by 2070. So, how did these three ports get the recognition?
The revised scheme guidelines for setting up Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVIC) and Green Hydrogen Hubs, issued on June 27 2025, provided the framework for identifying and supporting potential regions capable of large-scale hydrogen activity.
Simply put, these three ports will move away from the costly, complex process of moving hydrogen across long distances and, instead, bring the production close to where it’s needed.
Access to govt funds and schemes
With them as designated Green Hydrogen Hubs, renewable and sustainable projects can start, scale up, and make use of the incentives from both central and state governments both under MNRE and other ministry schemes.
"Recognising the logistical and technical challenges associated with long-distance hydrogen transport, the National Green Hydrogen Mission adopts a cluster-based development model. This approach enhances early-stage project viability, enables infrastructure convergence, and helps achieve economies of scale in identified regions," the MNRE noted.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed the move. "As Green Hydrogen hubs, our ports will act as catalysts of clean energy innovation. As a maritime leader, India’s ports will not only empower their own country but also leverage its strategic positions along the eastern and western trade routes to drive the region towards sustainable logistics," he said.
