The National Green Hydrogen Mission in India aims to achieve a targeted production capacity of ______ million tonnes per annum green hydrogen by 2030.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) 5

Explanation:
• The National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023 with an initial outlay of ₹19,744 crore.
• The primary objective is to make India a global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen.
• By 2030, the mission aims to reach a production capacity of at least 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum.
• This production target is expected to be supported by an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 GW in the country.

Information Booster:
• SIGHT Program: The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) is a major financial incentive mechanism under the mission targeting domestic manufacturing of electrolysers.
• Environmental Impact: The mission targets an annual CO2 emission reduction of nearly 50 MMT by 2030.
• Energy Security: It aims to reduce fossil fuel imports by over ₹1 lakh crore by 2030.

Additional Knowledge:
• Option A (2 MMT): This is a lower threshold and does not represent the ambitious scale set by the Indian government for 2030.
• Option B (3 MMT): While a significant milestone, the official policy target specifically identifies 5 MMT as the goal.
• Option D (7 MMT): This exceeds the current stated target of at least 5 MMT, though actual production may scale higher depending on global demand and technology costs.