Question Directive
Green Hydrogen is widely hailed as the 'clean fuel of the 21st century' capable of decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors. Critically analyze its viability in achieving India's Net Zero targets by 2070, and outline the key technological, supply-chain, and cost bottlenecks impeding the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Context / News Peg: India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of ₹19,744 Crore targeting 5 MMT production by 2030 to accelerate its Panchamrit Net Zero goals.
Key Demands To Address:
- 1.Why is Green Hydrogen crucial for hard-to-abate sectors (steel, fertilizers, heavy transport)?
- 2.What are the target milestones of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
- 3.What are the major electrolyser, water availability, and cost bottlenecks?
- 4.What policy and infrastructure interventions are required to build a global green hydrogen export hub?
Target: 250 WordsTime Allowed: 11 Mins
Examiner & Mentor Tips
- •Always differentiate between Grey, Blue, and Green Hydrogen in one concise sentence.
- •Highlight the specific bottleneck of freshwater usage—most aspirants forget that dry desert regions with cheap solar lack the water required for electrolysis.
- •Quote the SIGHT PLI scheme and target figures (5 MMT by 2030) for empirical credibility.
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