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।

Information Policies

  • Sub-Group-1-Key Findings of R&D Projects (1st Phase)-06102025

    Source: SAMARTH

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • TPPS nodal officers contact details 04-09-2025

    Source: SAMARTH

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Price Benchmarking of Non-Torrified Biomass Pellets for NCR

    Source: Ministry of Power dt. 21/08/25

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • SAMARTH BOOKLET FY 2024-25

    Source: SAMARTH

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Paper: Harnessing Biomass Torrefaction in Renewable Energy: Technological Assessment, Current Challenges and Prospective Applications for Sustainability

    Source: SAMARTH Mission

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Paper: Exploring Business Opportunities in Biomass & MSW Torrefied Pellets in NCR

    Source: SAMARTH Mission

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Paper: Unlocking India’s Biomass Market Potential

    Source: SAMARTH Mission

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Paper: Sustainable Biomass Supply Network Model: A Pathway to Efficient Energy Transition

    Source: SAMARTH Mission

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • List of Pellet Machinery Manufacturers

    Source: SAMARTH

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Mission Resources

    Source: SAMARTH

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • IBA LETTER TO ALL BANKS Dt. 15.01.2025- Request for Creation of Product Code for Biomass Pellet Plants

    Source: SAMARTH

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Biomass Pellet Manufacturing Unit Installation Clearances/Approvals

    Source: SAMARTH

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Comprehensive Repository of Biomass Cofiring Experiences of TPPs

    Source: Ministry of Power

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • SAMARTH Farmers Benefits

    Source: MoP

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Methodology for Estimation of Electricity Generated from Biomass in Biomass Co-fired Thermal Power Plants.

    Source: Ministry of Power

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Power Plants LIST OF TENDERS WEBSITES Link

    Source: SAMARTH MISSION

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Biomass Cofiring Percentage Calculation Methodology

    Source: SAMARTH MISSION

    23-June-2022 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • NSWS: KYA (Know Your Approvals) module

    Source: NSWS

    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