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Kandla Port Partners with Green-Kutch NextGen to Boost Green Hydrogen Ecosystem

The Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green-Kutch NextGen Pvt. Ltd. to foster a green hydrogen ecosystem. This partnership, inked during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, aims to empower MSMEs, create jobs, and accelerate decarbonisation efforts. The port will develop the "Kutch Green Hydrogen Park" with ready-to-use infrastructure for hydrogen production and storage. This initiative aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission and India's broader vision for energy security and a developed nation by 2047.

Key Points: Kandla Port MoU for Green Hydrogen Park in Gujarat

  • MoU signed at Vibrant Gujarat conference
  • Aims to empower MSMEs and generate youth employment
  • Development of "Kutch Green Hydrogen Park" with plug-and-play infrastructure
  • Supports India's Net Zero and energy independence goals
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Kandla Port signs MoU with Green-Kutch NextGen to promote green hydrogen ecosystem

Kandla Port signs MoU with Green-Kutch NextGen to develop a green hydrogen park, promoting MSMEs, jobs, and decarbonisation under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

"significant step to promote community participation in the Green Hydrogen ecosystem - Official Release"

Gandhinagar, January 11

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Chairman, Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green-Kutch NextGen Pvt. Ltd. during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference at Rajkot.on Sunday.

This is a significant step to promote community participation in the Green Hydrogen ecosystem at Kandla under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, a release said.

The partnership aims to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), generate youth employment and accelerate decarbonisation. DPA will develop "Kutch Green Hydrogen Park" with plug-and-play infrastructure, enabling industry partners to set up modular green hydrogen production & storage facilities, advancing India's Net Zero Vision.

On January 1, DPA Kandla successfully went fully live with all modules of the Enterprise Business System (EBS), marking a significant step in the port's digital transformation. The launch was attended by Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, and Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Deputy Chairman, along with senior officials from DPA, EBS, and Tech Mahindra, according to a release.

The implementation of EBS at DPA Kandla is expected to significantly reduce the cost of doing business, improve supply chain visibility, and enhance ease of doing business for port users and stakeholders.

The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2026 for the Saurashtra-Kutch region was held on January 11 and 12 in Rajkot, with a strong focus on renewable energy, sustainability, and future-ready infrastructure.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi inaugurated the two-day conference.

The conference hosted structured B2B, B2G, and G2G meetings, a vendor meet, and a startup felicitation programme, providing a platform for collaboration among policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators.

Through VGRC 2026, Gujarat aims to reinforce its integrated approach to energy security, sustainability, and industrial competitiveness, while strengthening its role in India's journey towards energy independence and the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in renewable energy, the "plug-and-play" infrastructure concept is a game-changer. It lowers the entry barrier for smaller players. Hope the execution matches the vision.
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Vikram M
Good step, but I hope the benefits reach the local communities in Kutch and aren't just for big corporates. The mention of MSMEs is promising. The digital transformation with EBS is equally important for efficiency.
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Priya S
Vibrant Gujarat continues to deliver! This is exactly the kind of future-ready project we need. Green hydrogen + digital systems like EBS will make our ports world-class. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I want to see more details on the environmental impact assessment. Green hydrogen is great, but the production facilities must be truly sustainable and not harm the local ecology of Kutch.
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Nikhil C
Generating youth employment in the region is the best part. Gujarat is leading from the front in renewable energy. Hope other states learn and replicate this model. 👍

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