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SAMARTH (Sustainable Agrarian Mission on use of Agri-Residue in Thermal Power Plants) link! This initiative, under the National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants, aims to convert biomass into power in an eco-friendly and cost-effective manner while mitigating air quality deterioration. Let’s delve into the details:

• Vision & Objective:
  • The mission envisions the conversion of biomass to power using suitable market mechanisms, thereby promoting carbon-neutral power generation from thermal power plants.
  • The objectives include:
    • Increasing co-firing levels from the current 5% to higher percentages, allowing a larger share of carbon-neutral power generation.
    • Conducting research and development (R&D) on boiler design to handle the higher silica and alkali content in biomass pellets.
    • Facilitating the supply chain of biomass pellets and agro-residue up to power plants.
    • Addressing regulatory issues related to biomass co-firing.
• Recent Activities:
  • In March 2024, a common capacity-building program was conducted for farmers and pellet manufacturers in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
  • In February 2024, a similar program took place in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
  • In January 2024, an on-site capacity-building program was organized for thermal power plant officials at NTPC Mauda, Maharashtra.
  • In December 2023, programs were held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and NTPC Khargone, Madhya Pradesh.
  • In November 2023, raw biomass (agro-residue) was included in the “list of categories” on the e-NAM portal.
• Useful Links:
  • Official SAMARTH Website
  • e-NAM Portal for registration of buyers/traders.

Feel free to explore the SAMARTH website for more detailed information and updates! 🌱🔥🌿