Uttarakhand cabinet approves Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
The Uttarakhand cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved the Uttarakhand Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026 on 28 January 2026 to promote green hydrogen production using the state's hydropower resources.
Summary
On 28 January 2026 the Uttarakhand cabinet, chaired by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, approved the Uttarakhand Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026. The policy aims to use the state's abundant hydropower to build a green hydrogen ecosystem, support industrial development and jobs, and contribute to carbon-free growth. It is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023.
Key facts
- Approved
- 28 January 2026 by the state cabinet
- Chaired by
- CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Resource base
- State's hydropower
- Aligned with
- National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Consider the following statements about the Uttarakhand Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026: 1. It was approved by the state cabinet chaired by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on 28 January 2026. 2. It seeks to use the state's hydropower resources for green hydrogen production. 3. It is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
HT and NIE: cabinet chaired by CM Dhami approved it on Wednesday (28 Jan 2026) to leverage hydropower; NIE and TOI: aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023.