Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme
08.08.2025
Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme
Context:
India achieved a milestone price of ₹55.75/kg for Green Ammonia in SECI’s first auction under the SIGHT scheme—advancing the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
What is the SIGHT Scheme?
A major financial support mechanism under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, designed to promote the production and use of green hydrogen and its derivatives.
Implemented by:
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG)
Objectives:
- Scale up green hydrogen production
- Make it cost-competitive with fossil fuels
- Build domestic demand in key sectors
Implementation Modes:
- Mode 1: Incentives go to lowest bidders (reverse auction)
- Mode 2A: Incentives for aggregated Green Ammonia demand
- Mode 2B: Incentives for aggregated Green Hydrogen demand
Key Features:
- Budget Allocation: ₹17,490 crore under SIGHT (part of ₹19,744 crore mission)
- Incentive Rates (Mode 2B):
- ₹50/kg (Year 1)
- ₹40/kg (Year 2)
- ₹30/kg (Year 3)
- ₹50/kg (Year 1)
- Bidding: Conducted by SECI and oil PSUs through reverse auctions
- Eligibility: Hydrogen must meet official “green” standards
- Monitoring: Oversight by a joint MNRE–MoPNG committee