Consider the following statements on the Green Hydrogen Mission:
1. It aims to make India a global hub for production and export of green hydrogen.
2. The mission targets production of 10 MMT by 2030.
3. Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis using renewable energy.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only 1 and 3 are correct.
With reference to the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), here is the status of each statement:
- Statement 1: Correct. One of the overarching objectives of the mission is to make India a global hub for the production, usage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The mission targets a production capacity of at least 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonne) per annum by 2030, not 10 MMT. While some aspirational goals mention capturing 10% of global demand (which could be ~10 MMT), the official mission target remains 5 MMT.
- Statement 3: Correct. Green hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced through the electrolysis of water using electricity generated from renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or hydro.