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

NATIONAL MISSION ON USE OF BIOMASS IN THERMAL POWER PLANTS

Steering Committee

View the Steering Committee composition and its terms of reference.

Steering Committee

9 members
S. No. Member Designation / Role
1Secretary (Power)Chairman
2Additional Secretary (MoPNG)Member
3Additional Secretary (MNRE)Member
4Additional Secretary (DHI)Member
5Additional Secretary (DST)Member
6Additional Secretary (Ministry of Agriculture)Member
7Additional Secretary (MSME)Member
8Member (Thermal), CEAMember Convener
9JS (Thermal) / CE (Thermal)Member

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference of Committee are as under:

  1. The Committee shall prepare an action plan with milestones for use of biomass in coal-fired thermal power plants.
  2. The Committee shall prepare an implementation strategy for use of biomass in coal-fired thermal power plants.
  3. The Committee shall monitor overall activity of the Mission.
  4. The Committee shall facilitate resolution of inter-ministerial constraints/issues as requested by the Executive Committee. The composition of Executive Committee is enclosed.
  5. The Committee may co-opt other members as deemed fit.
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Vision & Objectives

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।

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About SAMARTH

SAMARTH is the National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants. The mission promotes sustainable biomass co-firing, enhances biomass utilisation, strengthens supply chains and supports innovation for a cleaner and greener future.

Core Values

  • Sustainability: Promote responsible use of biomass and agricultural residue.
  • Cleaner Energy: Support biomass co-firing and improved air quality.
  • Innovation: Encourage research and development in biomass utilisation.
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What's New / Important Notices

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"List of Pellet Manufacturer Facility Assessed (Till 13 Nov 2026 17:00 Hrs) - Rev. 04" Published. Available under Policies & Standards -> Informational Policies

Standard Operating Procedure for Biomass Pellet Cofiring in PF Boilers-Rev-01

Policy Update "Comprehensive Policy for Co-firing of Biomass pellets [including Torrefied Charcoal made from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)] in Coal based Thermal Power Plants"