India operationalised its green hydrogen ecosystem on March 30, 2026, through Green Ammonia agreements signed at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan. The initiative aims to replace grey ammonia with green ammonia in the fertilizer sector using renewable energy. Implemented under the SIGHT Programme, it ensures demand assurance and cost competitiveness. The move will reduce import dependence, save foreign exchange, and support India’s climate commitments while strengthening energy security and industrial growth.
India took a major step toward clean energy transition on March 30, 2026, by signing Green Ammonia agreements at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan. The initiative is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
India imports large quantities of ammonia for fertilizers. Grey ammonia production emits CO₂. Green ammonia uses electrolysis powered by renewable energy.
1.Green Ammonia is produced using:
A) Coal gasification
B) Natural gas
C) Renewable energy electrolysis
D) Nuclear fission
Answer: C
2.The SIGHT Programme is related to:
A) Defence sector
B) Digital India
C) Green Hydrogen transition
D) Agriculture subsidies
Answer: C
3.India’s Green Hydrogen target for 2030 is:
A) 2 MMT
B) 3 MMT
C) 5 MMT
D) 10 MMT
Answer: C
4.Which agency conducts renewable energy bidding in India?
A) NITI Aayog
B) SECI
C) RBI
D) ISRO
Answer: B
5.Grey ammonia production mainly uses:
A) Solar energy
B) Wind energy
C) Natural gas
D) Biomass
Answer: C
Q. Explain the significance of green hydrogen in achieving energy security.
Answer: It reduces fossil fuel imports, lowers emissions, and promotes sustainable energy independence.
Students often confuse Green Hydrogen with Blue Hydrogen. Blue uses fossil fuels with carbon capture, green uses renewables.
Focus on SIGHT Programme, 2030 targets, and ammonia types for Prelims and Mains.