Patna: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary reviewed the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 on Monday and directed officials to prepare a roadmap for promoting green hydrogen production, utilisation and investment in the state.
The meeting was held at the CM residence, where Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited made a presentation on developing a green hydrogen economy in Bihar, including proposed objectives, incentives and implementation strategies.
Rs 16,000 Crore Investment Potential
Discussions during the meeting covered the targets of the National Green Hydrogen Mission for 2030, Bihar’s potential for green hydrogen production and utilisation, and provisions of the proposed state policy.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish annual green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 million metric tonnes by 2030.
According to the proposal discussed at the meeting, the Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 could attract around Rs 16,000 crore in investment and create approximately 12,000 jobs in the state.
Focus On Production And Infrastructure
CM Samrat Choudhary directed officials to promote green hydrogen production and utilisation in line with the national mission’s 2030 targets.
He also called for the development of infrastructure required to support the sector and directed officials to facilitate investment and industrial participation.
The chief minister asked officials to coordinate with the Barauni Refinery and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) to explore the possibility of establishing hydrogen plants in other parts of Bihar.
He also directed officials to prepare a future action plan in consultation with relevant industries and institutions, taking into account the state’s potential for green hydrogen production and utilisation.
Clean Energy And Green Technology
CM Samrat Choudhary said efforts should focus on using green hydrogen to promote clean energy, green technology and sustainable development in Bihar.
The proposed policy is intended to establish a framework for developing the sector, including production, utilisation, investment and supporting infrastructure.
Senior Officials Attend Meeting
Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Deepak Kumar, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Principal Secretary (Finance) Vinay Kumar, Energy Secretary Ajay Yadav and Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjay Kumar Singh attended the meeting along with other senior officials.
