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।

Regulatory Policies

  • SOP Biomass Co-firing (PF BOILERS)

    Source: Ministry of Power

    03-Feb-2025 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Price Benchmarking of Torrified Biomass Pellets for NCR

    Source: Ministry of Power dt. 18/11/24

    18-Nov-2024 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Environment (Utilisation of Crop residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023

    Source: MoEF&CC

    18-Oct-2024 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Price benchmarking of non torrefied biomass pellets for NCR

    Source: Ministry of Power

    07-Oct-2024 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Clarification dated 14.05.2024 with regard to Revised Policy for Biomass Utilization for Power Generation through Co-firing in Coal based Power Plants issued on 08.10.2021

    Source: Ministry Of Power

    15-May-2024 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Methodology for Estimation of Electricity Generated from Biomass in Biomass Co-fired Thermal Power Plants.

    Source: CERC order dated 18.02.2020

    01-May-2024 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Price Benchmarking of Biomass Pellets in WR for co-firing in Thermal Power Plants (08-11-2023)

    Source: Ministry of Power

    15-Nov-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Price Benchmarking of Biomass Pellets in NR for co-firing in Thermal Power Plants (08-11-2023)

    Source: Ministry of Power

    15-Nov-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Price Benchmarking of Biomass Pellets in NCR for co-firing in Thermal Power Plants (23-08-2023)

    Source: MoP

    03-Oct-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Environment (Utilisation of Crop residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023

    Source: MoEF&CC

    02-Aug-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Renewable_Generation_Obligation_as_per_Revised_Tariff_Policy_2016

    Source: MoP

    02-Aug-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • All India – Statewise Surplus Biomass availability

    Source: MNRE

    11-Jul-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Modified Revised Biomass Policy dated 16-06-2023

    Source: Ministry of Power

    19-Jun-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • SOP Biomass Co-firing

    Source: SAMARTH Mission

    18-May-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Addendum to Revised Policy for Biomass Utilization for Power Generation through Co-firing in Coal based Power Plants issued on O8.10.2021

    Source: MoP

    04-May-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • REVISED Model Contract

    Source: SAMARTH Mission, Ministry of Power

    21-Feb-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • SOP for FBC Boilers

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    02-Jan-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Biomass Utilization Advisory-2017

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    02-Jan-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • CERC Methodology for Estimation of Electricity Generated from Biomass”

    Source: Central Electricty Regulatory Commission

    02-Jan-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Revised Biomass Policy dtd. 08102021

    Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

    02-Jan-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • CERC Tariff Regulations -2019

    Source: Central Electricty Regulatory Commission

    02-Jan-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • CAQM Directive on Mandatory Biomass Co-firing

    Source: Commission for Air Quality Management

    02-Jan-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Clarification regarding Applicability of Policy dated 8th October 2021 on Fluidized Bed Boilers

    Source: Government of India

    02-Jan-2023 | PDF | 1.93 mb | Download Download
  • Guidelines for Exemption/Relaxation from mandatory co-firing of Biomass by Thermal Power Plants

    Source: Government of India

    02-Jan-2023 | 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