Snapshot after e-RA for Project-IV: Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC), Bharuch (50,000 MT) – EQ

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## **2nd Call for Proposal (CfP) – Funding of Testing Facilities, Infrastructure & Institutional Support under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)**

**Issued by:** Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India
**Implementing Agency:** National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
**Date of Issue:** 11 August 2025

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### **Objective**

MNRE invites proposals for **funding support** to develop or upgrade **testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support** for the **development of standards and regulatory framework** under the **National Green Hydrogen Mission**.

The scheme seeks to:

* Establish **new testing infrastructure** for components, technologies, and processes in the GH₂ value chain (production, storage, transport, utilization).
* Upgrade **existing facilities** to meet global standards.
* Facilitate **technology mapping**, performance evaluation, and quality assurance.
* Support creation of **Centers of Excellence** for hydrogen testing in India.

This is the **second round of CfP**; the first round (Aug 2024) approved **5 projects**.

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### **Key Dates**

* **CfP Issue Date:** 11 Aug 2025
* **Online Stakeholder Meeting:** 19 Aug 2025 (link on NISE website)
* **Proposal Submission Deadline (Hard Copy to NISE, Gurugram):** 10 Sep 2025 (16:30 hrs)

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### **Eligibility Criteria**

1. **Who Can Apply** –

* Government organizations (testing agencies, R\&D institutes, PSUs, academic institutions, autonomous bodies).
* Consortiums with a **Lead Executing Agency** (EA) for project delivery.

2. **Capabilities** –

* Relevant accreditations/approvals as per CfP.
* Hydrogen testing activities must be included in the organization’s statutory documents (to be added within 1 month of grant sanction if absent).

3. **Participation Rules** –

* Facilities must be **open to all users** (non-captive).
* EA to designate a **Lead Executer**; partners to nominate **Collaborators**.

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### **Funding Pattern & Disbursement**

* **Government Entities:** Up to **100%** of capital cost for equipment, installation & commissioning.
* **Govt–Private Consortia:** Govt partner – up to 100% funding; private partner – financial & technical contributions.
* **OPEX Support:** Up to 15% of sanctioned amount (max 4 years post-completion).
* **Not Covered:** Land, building infrastructure, and non-testing capital expenses.

**Grant Release Schedule:**

| Instalment | Milestone | % of CFA |
| ————- | ———————- | ——– |
| 1st | Award & acceptance | 20% |
| 2nd (Part I) | 25% project completion | 40% |
| 2nd (Part II) | 75% project completion | 30% |
| 3rd | 100% completion | 10% |

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### **Implementation Timeline & Penalties**

* **New Facilities:** 18 months from 1st instalment release.
* **Upgrades:** 12 months from 1st instalment release.
* **Extensions:**

* Up to 6 months – PAC approval.
* Beyond 6 months – Minister’s approval + **1% penalty** on MNRE support per delay period.

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### **Evaluation Criteria**

* **New Facilities:** Marks for EA credentials, land/building availability, CAPEX commitment, and proposed equipment.
* **Upgrades:** Marks for accreditations, infrastructure readiness, technical manpower, and hydrogen testing experience.

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### **Proposal Submission Requirements**

* **Submit:** Hard copy to **NISE, Gurugram** + scanned copy to **[hydrogen@nise.res.in](mailto:hydrogen@nise.res.in)**.
* **Mandatory Documents:**

* Incorporation/registration papers, DPR, manpower details, last 2 years’ financials, land proof, OEM quotes, building plan, equipment list, affidavits, regulatory recognition (for upgrades), cost sheets (Annexures III–V).
* All pages self-attested, numbered, and indexed.

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### **Monitoring & Reporting**

* **Steering Committee:** MNRE Secretary – overall monitoring.
* **Project Appraisal Committee (PAC):** Evaluates proposals, monitors progress, recommends fund release.
* **Post-Completion:** Annual operational reports for 5 years; audits/inspections by MNRE/NISE as needed.

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### **IPR & Compliance**

* IPR shared in proportion to contributions; Govt retains royalty-free usage and march-in rights.
* Domestic manufacturing mandatory for licensed commercialization.
* EA must secure NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17205:2017) and necessary regulatory approvals.

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### **Annexures**

* **Annex I:** Indicative hydrogen testing list (electrolyzers, storage tanks, dispensers, safety devices, piping, fuel cells).
* **Annex II–XII:** Application formats, cost templates, affidavits, evaluation metrics, acceptance letter, CA certificates, completion reports, and IPR guidelines.

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**Contact for CfP:**

*Kishore K. Menon*
Deputy Director, Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Division, NISE
📧 [kishorekmenon@nise.res.in](mailto:kishorekmenon@nise.res.in) | 📞 +91-99900 76236

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