Uttarakhand Agro Residues & Biomass – Availability, Supply Chain, Prices

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Key Questions Answered in this Section

• What are the major crops contributing to biomass feedstock production in Uttarakhand?
• Which regions in Uttarakhand are known for cultivation of prominent crops?
• Which types of biomass residues are generated in Uttarakhand?
• What are the biomass clusters in Uttarakhand?
• How is the biomass supply chain in Uttarakhand?
• How much sugarcane cane trash is generated in Uttarakhand?
• How much sugarcane bagasse is generated in Uttarakhand?

Uttarakhand comprises a mix of urban and rural regions, with the top urban areas being Dehradun, Haridwar, Haldwani-cum-Kathgodam, Roorkee, Rudrapur, Kashipur, Rishikesh, Ramnagar, Manglaur, and Jaspur. Understanding the biomass supply chain in Uttarakhand is crucial for optimizing the utilization of agri residues and enhancing the region’s bioenergy potential.

Major Crops Grown

Residue Generation

Significant Regions of Availability

• Sugarcane: Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, and Dehradun

Identifying these biomass clusters enables targeted strategies for biomass feedstock collection and utilization.

Utilization of Crop Residues at the Farmer’s Level in Uttarakhand

• Essential Usage for Livestock and Fertilizer
  • Residues of Rice and Moong are commonly used as cattle feed.
  • Residues of Rice, Moong, and oilseeds are processed into compost fertilizers.
• Fuel Usage for Domestic Needs
  • Residues from Rice, Soybean, Rapeseed & Mustard, and Wheat are used as fuel for household cooking.
• Field Preparation through Residue Burning
  • Residues of Rice, Wheat, and Soybean are frequently burned in open fields to prepare the land quickly and efficiently for future sowing.
• Commercial Applications
  Farmers earn revenue by selling crop residues to briquetting or biomass plants, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and economic value creation.