₹1 Lakh Prize to Celebrate Creativity, Innovation, and India’s Clean Energy Future
In a move that merges creativity with climate ambition, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a nationwide logo design contest for the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The initiative invites India’s creative minds—from students and professionals to artists and designers—to craft a visual identity that captures the spirit of India’s Green Hydrogen Mission, one of the most transformative steps in the country’s clean energy journey.
The contest comes with a lucrative ₹1 lakh cash prize for the winning design, along with official recognition and round-trip airfare to New Delhi for the award ceremony. Additionally, ten runners-up will receive ₹5,000 each for their creative contributions. Entries are open until November 5, 2025, and can be submitted through the government’s citizen engagement platform, MyGov.in.
Mission with a Purpose: India’s Green Energy Vision
The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) is the cornerstone of India’s strategy to decarbonize its economy, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, and position the nation as a global leader in the emerging green hydrogen sector. With hydrogen poised to power industries ranging from steel, transport, and fertilizers to shipping and petrochemicals, the mission aims to build a full-fledged green hydrogen ecosystem—from production to export.
The MNRE envisions a future where green hydrogen not only fuels economic growth but also reinforces India’s energy self-reliance, or Aatmanirbharta, aligning perfectly with national priorities like Net Zero by 2070 and Make in India.
Design for a Sustainable Tomorrow
This logo contest is more than an art challenge it’s a call for citizens to visually express India’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global climate leadership. The MNRE encourages participants to reflect on themes like:
- Clean energy transformation
- Self-reliance and technological leadership
- Multi-sectoral potential of hydrogen
- Economic opportunity through innovation
- Harmony between environment, industry, and community
The logo should symbolize India’s aspiration to become the global hub for production, usage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. It must embody simplicity, originality, and a futuristic design language that resonates both domestically and internationally.
Contest Details: A Platform for Every Creative Citizen
According to the MNRE’s announcement, participants can submit their logo designs in JPEG, PNG, or PDF formats. The artwork should be high-resolution (minimum 300 DPI) and within the dimensions of 15 cm x 20 cm. Entries will be evaluated by an internal committee of experts from the National Green Hydrogen Mission, assessing submissions on the basis of creativity, technical excellence, composition, and relevance to the mission’s goals.
The winning logo will become the official visual identity of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, featuring prominently across mission documents, digital platforms, awareness campaigns, and international collaborations.
A Global Message from India
By inviting citizens to participate in shaping the face of its green hydrogen movement, India is setting a global example of inclusive climate action. The initiative underscores how public participation can be a powerful force in driving sustainability narratives—uniting science, art, and policy under a shared vision.
The Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023 with an outlay exceeding ₹19,700 crore, already stands as one of the government’s flagship programs under the clean energy transition agenda. The mission seeks to establish India as a production and export hub for green hydrogen, targeting 5 million metric tonnes of annual production capacity by 2030, alongside infrastructure for renewable energy integration and industrial adaptation.
Industry and Innovation Come Together
The Green Hydrogen Mission has spurred an ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and research. Several Indian startups, public sector enterprises, and universities have already begun investing in hydrogen electrolysers, storage systems, and transport applications. Major industrial players are also aligning their sustainability roadmaps with the mission, making hydrogen an integral part of India’s energy mix of the future.
By extending this creative invitation to the nation’s citizens, MNRE is also ensuring that the mission’s identity reflects the collective imagination of India’s people—the very stakeholders who stand to benefit from a cleaner, greener economy.
A Symbol of Innovation and Self-Reliance
The logo design contest perfectly captures the intersection of art, technology, and purpose. It recognizes the potential of creative expression to communicate complex ideas like decarbonization, renewable energy, and global competitiveness in a form that is universally understood—visual symbolism.
The MNRE’s approach reinforces India’s belief that climate action and national identity go hand in hand, and that the journey to a sustainable future must be both participatory and inspirational.
Timeline and Rewards: Your Chance to Make History
Participants have until November 5, 2025, to submit their entries. The winner will be awarded:
- ₹1,00,000 cash prize
- Certificate of recognition
- Round-trip domestic airfare to New Delhi for the award ceremony
Additionally, 10 runners-up will each receive ₹5,000 in recognition of their creative contributions.
The winning entry will become part of India’s renewable energy legacy, representing the country in international forums, policy dialogues, and public outreach campaigns on green hydrogen innovation.
How to Participate
To submit entries, participants can visit the official contest page at:
👉 https://www.mygov.in/task/logo-design-contest-national-green-hydrogen-mission/
Entries can be uploaded directly through the MyGov portal after registration. The process is open to all Indian citizens, regardless of age or professional background.
India’s Green Future Begins with a Logo
The Green Hydrogen Mission represents India’s commitment to decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, spurring green jobs, and leading the world toward a cleaner industrial future. Through this logo design contest, the MNRE is not only building a brand—it’s inviting citizens to co-create a national symbol of sustainability, resilience, and innovation.
As India accelerates toward becoming a global hub for green hydrogen, this initiative reminds us that great missions need great symbols—and great symbols are born from the imagination of the people.
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