Bihar Cabinet gives nod to Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
The Bihar cabinet approved the Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, and attract private investment. The policy targets 0.1 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen production by 2031 and ₹16,000 crore in investments, creating 12,000 jobs.
Why it matters
This policy is a significant step towards India's energy independence and net-zero goals, fostering economic growth and job creation in Bihar while contributing to global decarbonization efforts.
Intended to reduce carbon emissions, the Bihar cabinet on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) gave its nod to the draft “Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026” to promote renewable energy and reduce dependence on imports of natural gas.
Besides, the move will also attract private investment in the field of green hydrogen, and generating employment opportunities in the state, Cabinet Secretariat Department’s Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Arvind Kumar Chaudhary told reporters here in a post-Cabinet briefing held at IPRD conference room in Patna.
Stating that similar policies have already been introduced in several other States, Mr. Chuadhary said the central government launched the “National Green Hydrogen Mission” in 2023. Its objective is to achieve the goal of energy independence by 2047 by meeting 50 per cent of India’s electricity demand through renewable energy.
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