{"id":271,"date":"2025-10-24T01:18:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T19:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/?p=271"},"modified":"2025-10-24T01:18:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T19:48:51","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%b1-indias-green-hydrogen-mission-carbon-credit-market-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/?p=271","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf31 India\u2019s Green Hydrogen Mission &#038; Carbon Credit Market 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"303\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"303\">By Mumkin Hai IAS Editorial Team<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"308\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"330\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udd39 Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"757\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As the world races toward net-zero emissions, India is strategically positioning itself in two cutting-edge domains: <strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"466\">green hydrogen<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"489\">carbon credits<\/strong>. These are no longer futuristic ideas but central to India\u2019s climate leadership, industrial growth and governance framework. Understanding these will give you strong material for GS Paper 3 (Environment\/Technology) and GS Paper 2 (Governance\/Policy) in the UPSC exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"762\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"821\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\ude80 Green Hydrogen Mission: India\u2019s Clean Energy Leap<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"839\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What\u2019s new?<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1501\">\n<li data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1095\">\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1095\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) launched in January 2023 aims to produce millions of tonnes of green hydrogen, facilitate manufacturing of electrolyzers, create hydrogen hubs and boost export potential. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mnre.gov.in\/en\/national-green-hydrogen-mission\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Ministry of New and Renewable Energy<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">gh2.org.in<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1296\">\n<p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1296\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In 2025, India is targeting to capture about <strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1182\">10% of global green hydrogen demand<\/strong> by 2030 and has allocated production capacity to firms under the mission. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/renewables\/india-sets-eyes-on-10-of-global-green-hydrogen-demand\/articleshow\/123394130.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">The Economic Times<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1501\">\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1501\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">State-level policies have joined the central push: Many states now offer waivers for transmission charges, land subsidies, incentives for green hydrogen projects. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gh2.org.in\/beyond-the-national-green-hydrogen-mission-indias-expanding-green-hydrogen-incentive-landscape?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">gh2.org.in<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1523\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why it matters<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1880\">\n<li data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1619\">\n<p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1619\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Addresses decarbonisation of \u201chard-to-abate\u201d sectors (steel, fertilisers, heavy transport).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1678\">\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1678\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reduces fossil fuel imports, enhances energy security.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<p data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1779\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Opens manufacturing and export opportunities \u2014 aligning with Make in India &amp; Atma Nirbhar goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1880\">\n<p data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1880\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Provides rich case study for UPSC: inter-link between technology, policy, environment and economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1900\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key features<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2426\">\n<li data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2021\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Green hydrogen = hydrogen produced via electrolysis powered by renewable energy (zero or very low carbon emissions).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2287\">\n<p data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2287\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Targets include: setting up production, developing domestic manufacturing of electrolyzers &amp; components, building hydrogen hubs (clusters of production + offtake) and enabling infrastructure (storage, transport, pipelines). <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mnre.gov.in\/en\/national-green-hydrogen-mission\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Ministry of New and Renewable Energy<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2426\">\n<p data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2426\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pilot projects: shipping, mobility, industrial applications (steel, ammonia) being incentivised. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mnre.gov.in\/en\/national-green-hydrogen-mission\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Ministry of New and Renewable Energy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2461\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Challenges &amp; Considerations<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"3005\">\n<li data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2618\">\n<p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2618\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High cost: Green hydrogen is still costlier than grey\/blue hydrogen; production scale and technology are evolving. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rmi.org\/green-hydrogen-production-pathways-for-india\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">RMI<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2720\">\n<p data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2720\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Demand-pull: Even if production is scaled, offtake from industries and transport must be ensured.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<p data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2799\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Infrastructure: Need for storage, pipelines, transport and a supply chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2909\">\n<p data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2909\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">State-level policy coordination: States differ in incentives and regulations causing regional unevenness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"3005\">\n<p data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"3005\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Global competition and standards: Certification, export markets, technology licensing matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3010\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3074\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udd01 Carbon Credit Market: India\u2019s Climate-Finance Frontier<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3092\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What\u2019s new?<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3712\">\n<li data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3284\">\n<p data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3284\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India\u2019s carbon credit market is being institutionalised: methodologies approved include green hydrogen, renewable energy, mangrove afforestation etc. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?ModuleId=3&amp;NoteId=154721&amp;id=154721&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Press Information Bureau<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Sprih<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3507\">\n<p data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3507\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The voluntary carbon market and offset mechanisms are gaining traction: estimates indicate the Indian market could be worth USD 10 billion+ by 2030, with growth of 20-25% annually. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/netzeroindia.org\/the-carbon-credit-market-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">NetZero India<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3712\">\n<p data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3712\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A dedicated offset mechanism, the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) under the Indian Carbon Market framework, allows projects to earn tradable carbon credits. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/publications\/voluntary-carbon-offset-mechanism-and-challenges-in-carbon-credit-trading-scheme-market-for-india?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">CEEW<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3734\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why it matters<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"4052\">\n<li data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3882\">\n<p data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3882\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Offers a market-mechanism to channel private finance into climate action: firms reduce emissions or invest in offset projects and earn credits.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3967\">\n<p data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3967\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Links environment and economy: large potential for MSMEs, industry and startups.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4052\">\n<p data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4052\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Relevant for governance, sustainable development and green economy themes in UPSC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4072\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key features<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4661\">\n<li data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4178\">\n<p data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4178\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carbon credits: a certificate representing one tonne of CO\u2082-equivalent emission reduction or removal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4328\">\n<p data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4328\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Methodologies: sectors like green hydrogen, renewable energy, afforestation approved for credit issuance. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sprih.com\/blogs\/carbon-pricing-india\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Sprih<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4482\">\n<p data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4482\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Market mechanism: Voluntary market + regulated offsets; disclosure, transparency, Monitoring-Reporting-Verification (MRV) systems being strengthened.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"4661\">\n<p data-start=\"4485\" data-end=\"4661\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Incentives: Generates revenue for projects, improves ESG scores for companies, attracts investment into climate-positive technologies. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/netzeroindia.org\/the-carbon-credit-market-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">NetZero India<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4696\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Challenges &amp; Considerations<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"5116\">\n<li data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4797\">\n<p data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4797\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Standardisation &amp; Integrity: Ensuring credits are valid, not double-counted, high additionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"4866\">\n<p data-start=\"4800\" data-end=\"4866\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Awareness: Many small &amp; medium enterprises unaware of processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"5003\">\n<p data-start=\"4869\" data-end=\"5003\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Regulatory clarity: Need for clear guidelines, single window clearance, credible registries. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/publications\/voluntary-carbon-offset-mechanism-and-challenges-in-carbon-credit-trading-scheme-market-for-india?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">CEEW<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5116\">\n<p data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5116\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Link with global markets: India\u2019s credits must be credible internationally for exports and investment flows.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5121\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5189\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83e\udde0 Analytical Link: Green Hydrogen + Carbon Credits = Synergy<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5706\">\n<li data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5346\">\n<p data-start=\"5192\" data-end=\"5346\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Production of green hydrogen can simultaneously generate carbon credits (since it replaces fossil fuel-based hydrogen) \u2014 synergising the two frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5347\" data-end=\"5476\">\n<p data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5476\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Industries using green hydrogen (steel, fertiliser) can both decarbonise and earn credits \u2014 making economics more favourable.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5591\">\n<p data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5591\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Exporting green hydrogen or its derivatives can bring both foreign exchange and climate credentials for India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5592\" data-end=\"5706\">\n<p data-start=\"5594\" data-end=\"5706\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For UPSC answers: Use this as an integrated case of \u201cTechnology, Market Mechanism, Climate Policy &amp; Governance\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5708\" data-end=\"5711\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5713\" data-end=\"5747\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udcda UPSC Relevance &amp; Use-Cases<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"5748\" data-end=\"6353\">\n<thead data-start=\"5748\" data-end=\"5768\">\n<tr data-start=\"5748\" data-end=\"5768\">\n<th data-start=\"5748\" data-end=\"5756\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Paper<\/span><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"5768\" data-col-size=\"lg\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use-Case<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5784\" data-end=\"6353\">\n<tr data-start=\"5784\" data-end=\"5940\">\n<td data-start=\"5784\" data-end=\"5837\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"5786\" data-end=\"5836\">GS Paper 3 (Science &amp; Technology, Environment)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5837\" data-end=\"5940\" data-col-size=\"lg\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use green hydrogen as example of emerging clean tech; carbon credit market as climate-economy link.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5941\" data-end=\"6094\">\n<td data-start=\"5941\" data-end=\"5986\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"5943\" data-end=\"5985\">GS Paper 2 (Governance &amp; Policy, SDGs)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5986\" data-end=\"6094\" data-col-size=\"lg\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use carbon credits for climate finance; national mission + state policies for federalism and governance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6095\" data-end=\"6217\">\n<td data-start=\"6095\" data-end=\"6116\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"6097\" data-end=\"6115\">Essay \/ Ethics<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6116\" data-end=\"6217\" data-col-size=\"lg\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cGreen economy: balancing growth &amp; environment\u201d or \u201cMarket-based instruments for climate action\u201d.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6218\" data-end=\"6353\">\n<td data-start=\"6218\" data-end=\"6234\" data-col-size=\"md\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"6220\" data-end=\"6233\">Interview<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6234\" data-end=\"6353\" data-col-size=\"lg\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be ready to speak on how India can lead in green hydrogen, what the carbon credit market means for MSMEs &amp; exports.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"6355\" data-end=\"6358\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6360\" data-end=\"6391\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udcd6 Quick Facts to Remember<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"6392\" data-end=\"6999\">\n<li data-start=\"6392\" data-end=\"6544\">\n<p data-start=\"6394\" data-end=\"6544\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India aims for <strong data-start=\"6409\" data-end=\"6442\">5 MMT (million metric tonnes)<\/strong> of green hydrogen production annually by 2030 (under NGHM). <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?ModuleId=3&amp;NoteId=154721&amp;id=154721&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Press Information Bureau<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6545\" data-end=\"6703\">\n<p data-start=\"6547\" data-end=\"6703\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carbon credit market growth: expected USD 10 billion+ by 2030; India expected 250+ million credits traded in 2025. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/netzeroindia.org\/the-carbon-credit-market-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">NetZero India<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6704\" data-end=\"6855\">\n<p data-start=\"6706\" data-end=\"6855\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key incentives: Waiver of interstate transmission charges for renewables used in green hydrogen production. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mnre.gov.in\/en\/national-green-hydrogen-mission\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Ministry of New and Renewable Energy<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6856\" data-end=\"6999\">\n<p data-start=\"6858\" data-end=\"6999\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Offset mechanism: CCTS for non-obligated entities to generate credits under approved methodologies. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceew.in\/publications\/voluntary-carbon-offset-mechanism-and-challenges-in-carbon-credit-trading-scheme-market-for-india?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">CEEW<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"7001\" data-end=\"7004\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7006\" data-end=\"7032\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udfaf Practice Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"7033\" data-end=\"7043\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MCQs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7044\" data-end=\"7330\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Under India\u2019s carbon credit framework, which of the following sectors was among those first approved for methodology in March 2025?<\/span><br data-start=\"7179\" data-end=\"7182\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A) Coal mining\u2003B) Green hydrogen production\u2003C) Nuclear power\u2003D) Urban waste incineration<\/span><br data-start=\"7270\" data-end=\"7273\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"7275\" data-end=\"7286\">Answer:<\/strong> B <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?ModuleId=3&amp;NoteId=154721&amp;id=154721&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Press Information Bureau<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7332\" data-end=\"7502\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 The National Green Hydrogen Mission of India was launched in which year?<\/span><br data-start=\"7408\" data-end=\"7411\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A) 2021\u2003B) 2022\u2003C) 2023\u2003D) 2024<\/span><br data-start=\"7442\" data-end=\"7445\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"7447\" data-end=\"7458\">Answer:<\/strong> C <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mnre.gov.in\/en\/national-green-hydrogen-mission\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Ministry of New and Renewable Energy<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7504\" data-end=\"7758\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 In the carbon credit market, \u201cMRV\u201d stands for:<\/span><br data-start=\"7554\" data-end=\"7557\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A) Monitoring &amp; Reporting Variable\u2003B) Measurement, Recovery, Validation\u2003C) Measurement, Reporting &amp; Verification\u2003D) Market, Regulation, Value<\/span><br data-start=\"7698\" data-end=\"7701\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"7703\" data-end=\"7714\">Answer:<\/strong> C <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/netzeroindia.org\/the-carbon-credit-market-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">NetZero India<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7760\" data-end=\"8057\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 One of the main incentives for green hydrogen production in India is:<\/span><br data-start=\"7833\" data-end=\"7836\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A) Free land for 100 years\u2003B) Exemption from income tax for 25 years\u2003C) Waiver of interstate transmission charges for renewables used\u2003D) Free diesel for vehicles<\/span><br data-start=\"7997\" data-end=\"8000\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"8002\" data-end=\"8013\">Answer:<\/strong> C <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mnre.gov.in\/en\/national-green-hydrogen-mission\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Ministry of New and Renewable Energy<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8059\" data-end=\"8237\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 The Indian carbon market is expected to grow at which annual growth rate?<\/span><br data-start=\"8136\" data-end=\"8139\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A) 5-10%\u2003B) 15-20%\u2003C) 20-25%\u2003D) 30-35%<\/span><br data-start=\"8177\" data-end=\"8180\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"8182\" data-end=\"8193\">Answer:<\/strong> C <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/netzeroindia.org\/the-carbon-credit-market-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">NetZero India<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8239\" data-end=\"8266\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mains-Style Questions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8267\" data-end=\"9005\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 <em data-start=\"8271\" data-end=\"8415\">\u201cExplain how the National Green Hydrogen Mission can help India achieve its net-zero by 2070 target. What are the key enablers and obstacles?\u201d<\/em><\/span><br data-start=\"8415\" data-end=\"8418\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 <em data-start=\"8422\" data-end=\"8548\">\u201cDiscuss the role of carbon credit markets in India\u2019s climate policy. How can governance and integrity issues be addressed?\u201d<\/em><\/span><br data-start=\"8548\" data-end=\"8551\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 <em data-start=\"8555\" data-end=\"8693\">\u201cGreen hydrogen and carbon credits are two major policy tools. Analyse how they complement each other in India\u2019s green growth strategy.\u201d<\/em><\/span><br data-start=\"8693\" data-end=\"8696\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">9\ufe0f\u20e3 <em data-start=\"8700\" data-end=\"8840\">\u201cCritically examine the federal dimension of India\u2019s green hydrogen push \u2014 role of states, policy harmonisation and investment ecosystem.\u201d<\/em><\/span><br data-start=\"8840\" data-end=\"8843\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udd1f <em data-start=\"8846\" data-end=\"9003\">\u201cIn the context of GS Paper 3: Emerging Technologies &amp; Environment, how do market-based instruments like carbon credits transform climate action in India?\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"9007\" data-end=\"9010\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"9012\" data-end=\"9030\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udfc1 Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9031\" data-end=\"9322\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India\u2019s investment in green hydrogen and its evolving carbon credit market illustrate how policy, technology and market mechanisms are converging for the climate-economy transition. For aspirants, this subject is a robust topic bridging <strong data-start=\"9268\" data-end=\"9319\">environment, economy, governance and technology<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9324\" data-end=\"9466\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As you prepare, remember: don\u2019t just memorise facts \u2014 <strong data-start=\"9378\" data-end=\"9463\">analyse linkages, critique implementations, and present forward-looking solutions<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9468\" data-end=\"9537\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"9468\" data-end=\"9530\">Mumkin Hai IAS \u2013 Empowering you to think, write and serve.<\/strong> \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Mumkin Hai IAS Editorial Team \ud83d\udd39 Introduction As the world races toward net-zero emissions, India is strategically positioning itself in two cutting-edge domains: green hydrogen and carbon credits. These are no longer futuristic ideas but central to India\u2019s climate leadership, industrial growth and governance framework. Understanding these will give you strong material for GS&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-environment-climate-change"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=271"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":272,"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271\/revisions\/272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mumkinhaiias.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}