Indian farmer in traditional dress with hemp and napier fields, Indian flag, and a green hydrogen production plant at sunrise.
Carbon MandiFarm to Fuel. Future for All.

National Green
Hydrogen Mission

India's First Hemp & Napier BiomassBased Green Hydrogen Initiative

Ab Bharat Ke Har Khet Mein Tel Ka Kua Hoga

Farm to Fuel. Farmer to Energy Producer. India to Energy Independence.

Supporting India's Climate Goals 2030 through Green Hydrogen, Circular Economy and Rural Innovation.

  • IIT Ropar
    Incubated
  • National Climate Goal
    Aligned
  • H₂Green Hydrogen
    Pilot
  • Circular Economy
    Model
  • Made in
    India
Explore The National ProjectJoin As Partner
  • ATMANIRBHAR BHARATEnergy Independence
  • CO₂LOWER EMISSIONSFor A Greener Tomorrow
  • EMPOWERING FARMERSFrom Farmer to Energy Producer
  • TRILLION DOLLAR OPPORTUNITYGreen Hydrogen Economy
  • INVEST IN INDIAInvest in the Future
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What IsGreen Hydrogen?

Green Hydrogen is a clean, sustainable fuel produced using renewable energy and water through electrolysis. It emits zero carbon and can power industries, transport, and economies of the future.

  • 100%
    CLEAN FUEL

  • CO₂

    ZERO CARBON
    EMISSIONS

  • ENERGY
    SECURITY

  • SUSTAINABLE
    FUTURE

  • H₂

    FUEL OF
    THE FUTURE

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Current Challenges

Despite its potential, Green Hydrogen adoption faces key challenges today.

  • Stacks of coins growing upward against a green growth arrow representing high production cost.

    High Cost
    Of Production

    Green Hydrogen currently costs significantly more than conventional fuels.

    • High capex for electrolyzers
    • Expensive renewable power
    • High cost of infrastructure
  • Electricity transmission pylons at sunset symbolising grid dependence and renewable intermittency.

    Grid Dependence
    & Renewable Intermittency

    Hydrogen production depends on stable, 24/7 renewable power which is not yet available at scale.

    • Intermittent solar & wind
    • Grid stability issues
    • High storage requirements
  • Coal mining operation with industrial machinery and smokestacks in the background.

    Coal & Fossil
    Fuel Dependency

    India’s energy mix is still heavily dependent on coal and imported fossil fuels.

    • High carbon emissions
    • Import dependency
    • Volatile fuel prices

Carbon Mandi is addressing these challenges through a decentralized, biomass-based Green Hydrogen ecosystem that reduces cost, increases energy security, and empowers India’s farmers.

Cleaner Energy.
Stronger India.

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India’s National Opportunity

India Already Has EverythingNeeded To Lead TheGreen Hydrogen Revolution

Carbon Mandi is building a decentralized Farm-to-Fuel ecosystem using Hemp and Napier biomass to support India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and Climate Goals 2030.

  • India imports nearly 85% of its fuel requirements every year.

  • At the same time, millions of acres of agricultural land produce biomass that often remains underutilized.

  • What if India’s farms could become India’s future energy fields?

  • 01

    Problem

    India depends on imported fuels.

    Oil tanker on the sea with red arrows pointing toward a faded India map silhouette — fuel import dependence.
  • 02

    Opportunity

    India has abundant biomass and farming land.

    Indian farmer in white attire looking out over a tall hemp/napier field at sunrise.
  • 03
    H₂

    Solution

    Convert biomass into Green Hydrogen through a Circular Economy model.

    Green hydrogen plant with three labeled circular-economy badges — Agricultural Feedstock, Rural Income & Employment, Transport & Distribution.

Our Mission: Empower Farmers. Strengthen Rural India. Build Aatmanirbhar Energy. For India. By India.

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Why

Hemp & Napier?

One Crop Combination. Multiple Benefits. Endless Possibilities.

Hemp and Napier are high-biomass, fast-growing crops that are climate-resilient, farmer-friendly and ideal for Green Hydrogen production through a Circular Economy.

High Cellulose Content = Higher Energy Potential

HEMP

Cellulose Content

55–60%

Strong stems, fast growth and high fiber yield.

NAPIER GRASS

Cellulose Content

35–40%

High biomass yield, perennial and resilient.

  • HIGH BIOMASS YIELD

    30–45 tons biomass per acre per year (combined).

  • BETTER SOIL HEALTH

    Improves soil organic carbon and microbial activity.

  • CONTINUOUS FEEDSTOCK

    Perennial nature ensures year-round biomass supply.

  • CO₂

    CARBON SEQUESTRATION

    Captures more CO₂ and supports climate goals.

  • RESOURCE EFFICIENT

    Low water requirement and high land productivity.

How Does It Work?

Intercropping Model

Hemp and Napier grown together on the same field create a natural, mutually beneficial ecosystem.

Field of hemp and napier grass intercropped in alternating rows, with HEMP and NAPIER labels above each row.

  • Higher Total Biomass: Hemp (vertical) + Napier (bushy) maximize sunlight & space.

  • Soil Protection: Napier protects soil, reduces erosion and retains moisture.

  • Nutrient Synergy: Different root systems improve soil structure and fertility.

  • Pest & Weed Management: Natural balance reduces pests and weeds.

  • Year-Round Harvest: Napier can be cut multiple times, Hemp once – ensuring continuous feedstock.

Supports
Circular Economy

Every harvest creates multiple valuable outputs with zero waste.

  • Green hydrogen storage tanks with H2 labelling.

    GREEN HYDROGEN

    Clean fuel for industry, transport & power.

  • Pile of black biochar — carbon-locking soil amendment.

    BIOCHAR

    Enhances soil health, locks carbon.

  • Forest canopy overlaid with CO2 symbol representing carbon-credit revenue.

    CARBON CREDITS

    Additional climate revenue for farmers.

  • Spool of natural hemp fibre rope.

    FIBER

    Used in textiles, composites, boards & bioproducts.

  • Stacks of hempcrete and biocomposite construction boards.

    CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

    Sustainable building & insulation materials.

From Farm
to Fuel to Future

Everything is
Value.
Nothing is
Waste.

Who Will Use Hydrogen?

Powering Industries. Enabling Progress. Building a Clean Future.

  • INDUSTRY

    Industrial chemical plant with smokestacks and processing units.

    Clean energy for industrial processes, heat, and operations.

  • TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

    Hydrogen fuel-cell freight truck on a highway.

    Zero-emission fuel for trucks, buses, rail and long-haul transport.

  • POWER GENERATION

    Hydrogen energy storage containers with renewable energy infrastructure.

    Reliable, dispatchable power for a stable and secure grid.

  • SHIPPING & MARITIME

    Container ship at port — hydrogen-powered maritime logistics.

    Clean fuel for ships and ports, reducing marine emissions.

  • AVIATION

    Commercial passenger aircraft on the tarmac — sustainable aviation fuel.

    Sustainable aviation fuel pathway for a low-carbon aviation future.

  • CHEMICALS & REFINERIES

    Petrochemical refinery with distillation columns and piping at twilight.

    Green feedstock for ammonia, methanol, refining and more.

Green Hydrogen is a versatile, future-ready fuel for every sector driving India’s economy.

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Can This Actually Be Built?

Yes. And We Are Already Building.

Carbon Mandi is incubated at IIT Ropar and is progressing through a structured technology validation roadmap.

Our Validation Focus

  • FEEDSTOCK
    VALIDATION

    Ensuring quality & consistency of Hemp & Napier biomass.

  • GASIFICATION
    VALIDATION

    Optimizing syngas production from biomass.

  • H₂

    HYDROGEN PURITY
    VALIDATION

    Achieving high-purity hydrogen suitable for industries.

  • CO₂

    CARBON ACCOUNTING
    VALIDATION

    Measuring real climate impact through robust methodologies.

Technology Readiness Roadmap

  1. TRL 3Proof of Concept
  2. TRL 4Lab Validation (Completed)
  3. TRL 5Pilot Validation (In Progress)
  4. TRL 6Pilot Demonstration (Next Phase)
  5. TRL 7+Pre-Commercial Deployment
Researcher in lab coat and safety goggles operating gasification / hydrogen-purification equipment at IIT Ropar.
  • IIT ROPAR
    INCUBATED
  • LAB
    VALIDATION
  • PILOT
    DEMONSTRATION
  • REAL WORLD
    IMPACT

Who Benefits?

Real Impact. Real People. Real Change.

Our model creates a positive ripple effect across farmers, communities, industries and the planet.

  • FARMERS

    Higher Income. Stronger Future.

    Smiling Indian farmer in turban standing in a hemp field.
    • New, high-value income source
    • Multiple revenue streams
    • Reduced input costs
    • Year-round employment

  • RURAL COMMUNITIES

    Jobs. Skills. Growth.

    Group of rural Indian community members of mixed ages and genders.
    • Local jobs in farming & hydrogen ecosystem
    • Skill development
    • Stronger rural economy
    • Reduced migration

  • INDUSTRIES

    Clean Energy. Competitive Advantage.

    Clean industrial plant with H2 tank and modular green hydrogen infrastructure.
    • Reliable green fuel supply
    • Lower carbon footprint
    • Energy security
    • Cost competitiveness

  • INDIA

    Energy Independence. Atmanirbhar Bharat.

    Indian tricolour flag flying against a clear sky.
    • Reduced fuel imports
    • Stronger energy security
    • Green jobs & innovation
    • Leadership in clean energy

  • PLANET

    Lower Emissions. Better Tomorrow.

    Stylised green globe with leaves representing climate-positive growth.
    • Significant CO₂ reduction
    • Cleaner air and environment
    • Climate-resilient future
    • Nature-positive growth
Indian farmer and his child looking out toward a hemp field and a green hydrogen production unit.

“Empowering Farmers. Energizing India. Healing The Planet.”

Building a prosperous, sustainable and self-reliant India.

  • INCLUSIVE GROWTH
  • RURAL EMPOWERMENT
  • ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
  • CLIMATE ACTION

Big For India. Good For The Planet. Great For The Future.

Carbon Mandi is unlocking the power of farms to fuel India’s future with Green Hydrogen.

Be A Part OfIndia’s Green Hydrogen Revolution

Together, we can build a clean, self-reliant, and future-ready India powered by farmers, driven by innovation, and inspired by sustainability.

We Invite Visionaries & Change Makers

  • LEADERS & POLICY MAKERS

    Indian Parliament building exterior — policy makers and government leaders.
    • Shape policies for a clean energy future
    • Drive India's energy independence
    • Empower rural India

  • INVESTORS & FUNDERS

    Investor reviewing financial growth charts on a tablet.
    • High impact. Scalable model. Attractive returns.
    • Be part of a $26B+ green hydrogen opportunity
    • Invest in a sustainable future

  • RESEARCHERS & ACADEMIA

    Researcher operating a microscope in a laboratory.
    • Advance green hydrogen technology
    • Collaborate on real-world solutions
    • Drive innovation at scale

  • INDUSTRY & INNOVATORS

    Two engineers in hard hats reviewing plans on-site at an industrial facility.
    • Collaborate for real impact
    • Build next-gen solutions
    • Create long-term value together
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“A Greener India. A Stronger India. A Self-Reliant India.”

Let’s Build It. Together.

Join The Movement.
Be A Partner. Be A Champion.
Be The Change India Needs.

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