About National Green Hydrogen Mission
The National Green Hydrogen Mission is a Government of India initiative aimed at positioning India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. The mission seeks to accelerate clean energy transition, strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, and create large-scale employment opportunities across emerging green industries. The Mission targets the development of a robust green hydrogen ecosystem supported by innovation, manufacturing, infrastructure, and skills development. [pib.gov.in], [bioenergytimes.com]
NSDC as Principal Implementing Agency
As the Principal Implementing Agency for the skill development component of the
National Green Hydrogen Mission, NSDC works on the following scheme objectives:
Skill Gap Analysis Undertake comprehensive skill gap analysis covering key areas of the green hydrogen ecosystem on a continuous basis to identify emerging workforce needs. | Registry of Skills Create and update a registry of skills required by the green hydrogen value chain, ensuring alignment with industry demands. | Curriculum Development Design and develop curricular elements for use in Schools, ITIs, Polytechnics, and HEIs at various levels and segments of the green hydrogen value chain. |
Qualification Packs Develop Qualification Packs (QPs) and training content including training manuals and online study resources for green hydrogen and allied sectors. | Certified Trainers Create a certified pool of trainers across the green hydrogen value chain to ensure quality training delivery. | Private Sector Participation Encourage private sector participation with greater focus on RPL training in industries and On-the-Job Training (OJT). |
Infrastructure Utilization Enable cross-utilization of available infrastructure at Schools, HEIs, and government institutions for delivery of skill training. | Training Partner Selection Lay down criteria and mechanism for selection and monitoring of Training Partners who would deliver the skilling courses. | Learner-Centric Programs Implement learner-centric training programs to train and certify participants on approved courses, including all components of training and placement tracking. |
RPL Pilot Impact
Individuals Trained: 1200+
Candidates Certified: 1100+
QPs Developed: 43
Trainers Certified: 403