Call For Proposal

The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) was launched by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 4th January, 2023 with an outlay of Rs. 19,744 Crore with an aim to make India a Global Hub for production, usage and export of Green Hydrogen (GH2) and its derivatives.

MNRE has issued “Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for production and use of Green Hydrogen using innovative methods/pathways in the Residential, Commercial, Localized Community, Decentralized/Non-Conventional, applications, that includes any new sector or technology not covered in previous Mission schemes” vide OM No. 353/81/2024-NT dated 4th August, 2024.

MNRE has identified BIRAC as an Implementing Agency of the scheme (for Part A) for Implementation of biomass-based and other innovative technology-based pilot projects under NGHM.

As part of the above scheme, BIRAC hereby invites proposals from the prospective Applicants to become the Executing Agency(ies) (EAs) for “Implementation of pilot projects for production of Green Hydrogen from biomass-based & other innovative technology-based interventions” under National Green Hydrogen Mission. The selection of the Executing Agency (EA) shall be conducted transparently, following the criteria laid down in the Guidelines and this document. In case of any discrepancies, provisions mentioned in the scheme Guidelines shall prevail

• Support would be provided to projects with an intention to develop a Pilot Scale/ Demonstration project for Biomass based or any innovative technology-based interventions
• The proposed technology must have reached TRL 5/6 and should already be proven at the laboratory scale
• Project team should have proven track record/ prior experience in development of supporting infrastructure

Financial assistance

• Financial assistance up to Rs. 25 crore per project
  • For Private entities – Up to 80% of total equipment cost or maximum support of Rs. 25 Cr to each pilot project, whichever is less.
  • For Government organizations – Up to 100% of total equipment cost or maximum support of Rs. 25 Cr to each pilot project, whichever is less.
• Only expenditure related to equipment/retrofitting for production of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives would be supported.
• Operating expenses/recurring expenses will not be funded

Civil construction will not be supported under the project

Company

• Sole applicant
• In collaboration with other entities

• Only online submission of proposals is allowed.
• For proposal submission please register on BIRAC website. User registration is open round the clock. For further details on the scheme, eligibility criteria and registration log on to www.birac.nic.in.

Note: Sanctioned projects under any other scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission or any other scheme of Government of India are not eligible to participate under this scheme.

For any queries, please contact:

Email: sgupta.birac@nic.in; tech-05@birac.nic.in

Announcement Date: 26-12-2025
Last Submission Date: 27-01-2026