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📘 Description: The SAMARTH Mission (Sustainable Agrarian Mission on Use of Agri-Residue in Thermal Power Plants) is an initiative by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, launched on 12th July 2021. It aims to curb stubble burning, reduce air pollution, promote rural employment, and reduce dependency on coal by mandating 5–7% biomass co-firing in coal-based thermal power plants. 📋 Detailed Summary: ✅ What is SAMARTH? A national initiative for promoting biomass co-firing in TPPs to reduce pollution and carbon emissions by utilizing agri-residues like straw, husk, stalks, and more. ✅ Key Benefits: Reduces stub [...]

📄 Description: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has launched a financial support scheme to encourage the setup of paddy straw-based pelletisation and torrefaction plants. This initiative aims to mitigate air pollution from stubble burning and promote sustainable fuel alternatives in power plants and industries near the NCR region. 📊 Detailed Summary: 🔹 Background: Nearly 27 million tons of paddy straw is generated annually in Punjab and Haryana, with a significant portion burned, contributing up to 58% of PM2.5 poll [...]

📢 Overview:DVC has invited electronic tenders on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform for the supply of biomass pellets to its various thermal power plants in Eastern India. The procurement is significant in volume and forms part of India’s green energy initiative under biomass co-firing policy in coal-based power plants. 🌾 Plant-wise Tender Details: PlantQuantity (MT)Pre-Bid MeetingBid ClosingGeM BID No.MTPS, Mejia (2×500 MW)51,100 MT04.07.2025 – 12:00 PM24.07.2025GEM/2025/B/6380137BTPS, Bokaro29,200 MT03.07.2025 – 12:00 PM24.07.2025GEM/2025/B/6375299DSTPS, Andal51,100 MT03.07.2025 – 04:00 PM25.07.2025GEM/2025/B/6380 [...]

📜 Description The Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India has implemented region-specific benchmark pricing for non-torrefied biomass pellets to be used in co-firing at coal-based thermal power plants. This initiative supports a cleaner energy mix, reduces stubble burning, and promotes investment in biomass pellet manufacturing. 📊 Detailed Summary 🔹 Policy Objective To establish a transparent and standardized price mechanism for biomass pellets to: Promote long-term supply contracts Boost pellet manufacturing capacity Reduce GHG emissions from thermal power generation 🔹 Policy Reference Modifie [...]

📅 Issued By: Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India📍 Key Dates: 08 Oct 2021: Original Policy Issued 03 May 2023: Addendum Introduced 14 May 2024: Clarification Issued🗂️ Reference Document: MoP_Biomass Cofiring Policy L-ODownload 📘 Description This policy outlines the Indian government’s commitment to integrating biomass as a co-fuel in coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs). It includes provisions on: Tariff structure Types of acceptable biomass Fuel cost pass-through eligibility Penalty for non-compliance The goal is to curb agricultural stubble burning, reduce carbon emissions, and p [...]