**Summary:**
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, published the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCS) in April 2025. This scheme establishes a transparent and credible framework for certifying green hydrogen production within India. The GHCS aims to: (i) outline the governance structure for the certification mechanism; (ii) detail the scope and system boundaries for green hydrogen certification; (iii) define monitoring requirements for green hydrogen production and related emissions; (iv) develop a reporting mechanism for green hydrogen production and implement a continuous data tracking system to ensure transparency and accountability; and (v) establish the green hydrogen certification procedure as a Guarantee of Origin (GO). Obtaining green hydrogen certification will be mandatory for all green hydrogen producers across India, including export hubs like Kandla and Paradip. The GHCS provides a holistic framework for the measurement, monitoring, and certification of green hydrogen production, aligning with national energy transition and climate goals, and curbing greenwashing practices.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: The Indian government ministry responsible for new and renewable energy.
Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme: A scheme to establish a transparent and credible framework for the certification of Green Hydrogen produced in India.
Dr. Mallu Ravi: The individual who asked the question related to Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme in Lok Sabha.
Shri Shripad Yesso Naik: The Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power who answered the question.
Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India: A scheme published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to establish a transparent and credible framework for the certification of Green Hydrogen produced in the country.
Kandla, Gujarat: A port in Gujarat, India, mentioned as an export hub.
Paradip, Odisha: A port in Odisha, India, mentioned as an export hub.
Guarantee of Origin: A mechanism for reporting green hydrogen production and implement a system for continuous tracking of data chain of custody to ensure transparency and accountability in Green Hydrogen production and end use
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2857
ANSWERED ON 06.08.2025
OBJECTIVES OF GREEN HYDROGEN CERTIFICATION SCHEME
2857. DR. MALLU RAVI
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) the details of framework and objectives of the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme
(GHCS);
(b) the details of GHCS applicability to export hubs like Kandla and Paradip; and
(c) the manner in which GHCS is expected to curb greenwashing?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) to (c) The Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) has been published by
the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in April 2025 to establish a transparent and
credible framework for the certification of Green Hydrogen produced in the country.
The major objectives of the scheme are as follows:
i. To outline the governance structure of the certification mechanism;
ii. To provide details of the scope and system boundaries for green hydrogen certification
procedure;
iii. To define the monitoring requirements for green hydrogen production and its emissions;
iv. To develop a mechanism for reporting green hydrogen production and implement a system
for continuous tracking of data (chain of custody) to ensure transparency and
accountability in Green Hydrogen production and end use;
v. To establish the green hydrogen certification procedure as Guarantee of Origin (GO).
Obtaining the green hydrogen certificate shall be mandatory for green hydrogen
facility/producers on pan India basis including export hubs like Kandla and Paradip.
GHCI aims to provide a holistic framework for the measurement, monitoring, and certification
of green hydrogen production in India. It emphasizes transparency, accountability, aligning
with national energy transition and climate goals, thereby contributing to the curbing of
greenwashing practices.
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