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Bihar Cabinet approved the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
Patna, Bihar30 Sept 2026
The Bihar Cabinet approved the draft “Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026” on September 30, 2026, aimed at promoting renewable energy, reducing dependence on imported natural gas, and reducing carbon emissions. The policy sets targets including 0.1 million metric tonnes (100,000 tonnes) per year of green hydrogen production by 2031, establishment of 1 GW electrolyser capacity, and about 2.5 GW renewable energy capacity through green hydrogen and derivative projects; Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) was designated as the nodal agency for implementation.
Why it matters
State policy approval can enable projects and incentives that expand green hydrogen production and related manufacturing and renewable capacity in Bihar.
Bihar CabinetBihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA)