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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

Sub Group 3

Resolving issues related to supply chain and business development

Objective

For resolving the issues of supply chain during the mission period and sensitization programme.

Composition of Sub-Groups and their Terms of Reference

Constitution:

S. No. Member Role
1Joint Secretary (Thermal), MoPHead
2Representative from PSPCLMember
3Representative from HPGCLMember
4Representative from UPPCLMember
5Representative from AssochamMember
6Representative from MSMEMember
7Representative from CIIMember
8Representative from NPTIMember
9Representative from RailwaysMember
10Representative from MoRTHMember
11Representative from MNREMember
12Representative from MOPNGMember
13Representative from MoAFWMember
14Representative from Ministry of CooperationMember
15Representative from MahagencoMember

Terms of Reference

  1. To address issues related to manufacturing of biomass Pellets.
  2. To resolve the issues of supply chain during the mission period.
  3. To sensitize the biomass utilizations and benefits.
  4. To promote business development related activities.
  5. Ash utilization of thermal power plants co-firing biomass.
  6. Any other issues as deemed fit/as suggested by Mission Directorate (MD) / Executive Committee (EC).
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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"