India, Sept. 12 -- Renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi announced a new INR 100 Cr R&D scheme to back "innovative" green hydrogen startups.

Addressing the maiden green hydrogen R&D Conference, Joshi launched a call for proposals to support startups in the emerging space. Under the initiative, the government will offer up to INR 5 Cr each for pilot projects in areas such as hydrogen production, storage, transport and utilisation.

"The scheme will provide up to INR 5 Cr per project for pilot projects in innovative hydrogen production, storage, transport and utilisation technologies," an official statement said.

Noting that the homegrown green hydrogen ecosystem is moving from vision to action, Joshi said that the broader Nation Green ...