SAMARTH- Sustainable Agrarian Mission on use of Agri-Residue in Thermal Power Plants


NATIONAL MISSION ON USE OF BIOMASS IN THERMAL POWER PLANTS

Vision & Objective

Vision

Conversion of Biomass to Power in an ecofriendly and cost effective manner with suitable market mechanism thereby mitigation of air quality deterioration.

उपायुक्त बाजार तंत्र के साथ पर्यावरण के अणु और सस्ते तारीके से बायोमास का बिजली में रूपांतरन जिससे वायु गुणवत्ता में सुधार हो।

Objective

(a) To increase the level of co-firing from present 5% to higher levels to have a larger share of carbon neutral power generation from the thermal power plants.

को-फायरिंग के स्तर को वर्तमान 5% से बढ़ाकर उच्च स्तर तक करना ताकि ताप विद्युत संयंत्रों से कार्बन न्यूट्रल बिजली उत्पादन का एक बड़ा हिस्सा हो सके।

(b) To take up R&D activity in boiler design to handle the higher amount of silica, alkalis in the biomass pellets.

बायोमास पेलेट्स में सिलिका, क्षार की अधिक मातृ को सम्भालने के लाई बॉयलर दीजैन में अनुसंधान गतिविधि शूरू करना।

(c) To facilitate overcoming the constraints in supply chain of bio mass pellets and agro- residue and its transport upto to the power plants.

बायोमास पेलेट्स और कृषि अवशेषों की आपूर्ति श्रृंखला में बाधाओं को दूर करने और बिजली संयंत्रों तक इसके परिवहन की सुविधा के लिए।

(d) To consider regulatory issues in biomass co-firing.

बायोमास को-फायरिंग में नियामक मुद्दों पर विचार करना।

Financial Policies

  • Revision of Rate of CFA for Biomass Pellet manufacturing units

    Source: MNRE

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • MoA&FW Crop Residue Management guidelines 2023-24

    Source: MoA&FW

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Priority Sector Lending (PSL) by RBI for Pellet Manufacturing Plants

    Source: IBA

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • CPCB GRANT SCHEME

    Source: CPCB

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • MNRE BIOENERGY SCHEME

    Source: MNRE

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • SAMAM Scheme

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • SAMADHAAN Scheme

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • CLCS-TUS Scheme

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • CGSSI Scheme

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • CGMSE Scheme

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • MSME-CDP Scheme

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • 2nd Loan Scheme under PMEGP

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • SBI’s NEW SCHEME FOR FINANCING BIOFUEL PROJECTS

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • MSME Scheme for CFC(Common Facility centers)

    Source: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • PRIME MINISTER’S EMPLOYMENT GENERATION PROGRAMME (PMEGP)

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download


Status of Biomass Co-firing (30-09-2025)
Parameters All India TPPs NCR TPPs

IMPORTANT NOTICES

October 2025

10-10-2025

One Day Online Training Program on Capacity Building Program for Biomass Pellets Co-Firing for Thermal Power Plants , ONLINE on October 10 , 2025

06-10-2025

Skill Development Training Program on Utilization of Agro-Residue & Sustainable Operation of Pellet Plant on 07.10.2025 @ Neemrana, Rajasthan

03-10-2025

Dear Stakeholders, This is to inform you that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released new Draft Indian Standards related to equipment used in the production of non-torrefied biomass pellets. Inputs and comments are being invited from all concerned stakeholders in the biomass sector. ?? Draft Standards Open for Comments: 1. FAD 20(27725) Plant Layout Optimal Process for Production of Biomass Pellets – Guidelines- https://www.services.bis.gov.in/tmp/WCFAD13727725_25082025_1.pdf 2. FAD 20(27726) Biomass Shredder - Specification and Test Code- https://www.services.bis.gov.in/tmp/WCFAD13727726_27082025_2.pdf 3. FAD 20(27727) Biomass Hammer Mill - Specification and Test Code-https://www.services.bis.gov.in/tmp/WCFAD13727727_27082025_2.pdf 4. FAD 20(27728) Biomass Pelletiser- Ring Die Type-Specification and Test Code- https://www.services.bis.gov.in/tmp/WCFAD13727728_27082025_2.pdf 5. FAD 20(27729) Biomass Pelletiser - Crank-Piston-Cylinder Type - Specification and Test Code - https://www.services.bis.gov.in/tmp/WCFAD13727729_27082025_2.pdf

August 2025

08-08-2025

One Day Online Training Program on Capacity Building Program for Biomass Pellets Co-Firing for Thermal Power Plants , ONLINE on August 25 , 2025

08-08-2025

One-day field visit for TPP offcial @ AAPRAVA Jhajjar on August 20, 2025

08-08-2025

Skill Development Training Program on Utilization of Agro-Residue & Sustainable Operation of Pellet Plant on 06.08.2025 & 07.08.2025 @ Shamli , UP