New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has formally called upon the government to implement robust green hydrogen mandates to catalyse demand and solidify India's position in the global green energy economy.

In a comprehensive proposal released in New Delhi, the industry body emphasised that introducing blending requirements for high-consumption sectors such as refining, fertilisers, and natural gas is essential to bridge the current economic gap between traditional grey hydrogen and its cleaner green counterpart. By establishing these mandates, the CII believes the government can provide the necessary market certainty for producers, eventually driving down costs through rapid economies of scale.

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