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A comprehensive list of  policies, incentives, schemes, regulations, and acts  connected with  Green Hydrogen in India , based on the latest available information: 🇮🇳  Green Hydrogen Framework in India 1. National Missions & Policies National Hydrogen Mission (NHM)  – Launched on 15 August 2021 to make India a global hub for hydrogen production and fuel cell technology. National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)  – Approved in January 2023 with a financial outlay of ₹19,744 crore. It includes: SIGHT Programme  (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition) Pilot Projects  in steel, shipping, mobility, and energy storage Green Hydrogen Hubs R&D Roadmap  under  SHIP  (Strategic Hydrogen Innovation Partnership) Skill Development & Public Awareness  initiatives 2. Incentive Schemes SIGHT Mode-I : Incentives for green hydrog...

[🇮🇳]  India: A Policy-Driven Push for BESS India has developed a comprehensive framework to promote BESS adoption, especially for grid-scale applications: Key National Policies and Guidelines National Framework for Promoting Energy Storage Systems (2023): Defines BESS as a critical grid asset and outlines its role in generation, transmission, and distribution. Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme: ₹5,400 crore allocated to support 4,000 MWh of BESS capacity under Phase 1. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: ₹18,100 crore for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery manufacturing. Energy Storage Obligation (ESO): Mandates DISCOMs to procure a portion of power from storage sources under Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO). Waiver of Inter-State Transmission Charges: For BESS projects co-located with renewable energy. Battery Waste Management Rules (2022): Ensures safe disposal and recycling of batt...