Q. With reference to the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to make India a global hub for the production and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
2.The target is to produce 50 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Green Hydrogen per annum by 2030.
3.The SIGHT Programme is a key component under this mission.
4.It includes demand creation through exports and domestic consumption as one of its strategies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 1, 3 and 4 only

[C] 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023, indeed aims to make India a global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The mission targets the production of 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of Green Hydrogen per annum by 2030, not 50 MMT.
  • Statement 3 is correct: The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme is a key component of the NGHM.
  • Statement 4 is correct: The mission includes demand creation strategies, both through exports and domestic consumption, and also focuses on addressing supply-side constraints and developing a certification framework.

Source– Forum IAS

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