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Rajasthan Agro Residues & Biomass - Availability, Supply Chain, Prices - BioBiz

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Key Questions Answered in this Section

  • What are the major crops contributing to biomass feedstock production in Rajasthan?
  • Which regions in Rajasthan are known for cultivation of prominent crops?
  • Which types of biomass residues are generated in Rajasthan?
  • What are the biomass clusters in Rajasthan?
  • How is the biomass supply chain in Rajasthan?
  • How much wheat straw is generated in Rajasthan?
  • How much bajra stalk is generated in Rajasthan?
  • How much mustard stalk is generated in Rajasthan?
  • How much groundnut shells is generated in Rajasthan?
  • How much cotton stalk is generated in Rajasthan?
  • How much maize cob and husk is generated in Rajasthan?
  • How much soybean stalk is generated in Rajasthan?
  • How much cumin husk is generated in Rajasthan?

Rajasthan comprises a mix of urban and rural regions, with the top urban areas being Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Alwar, Bharatpur, and Sikar. Understanding the biomass supply chain in Rajasthan is crucial for optimizing the utilization of agri residues and enhancing the state’s bioenergy potential.

Major Crops Grown in Rajasthan

CropTotal Production (MTPA)
Wheat9.5
Mustard5.5
Bajra3.75
Gram2.65
Cotton2.5
Cumin2.3
Maize2
Groundnut1.7
Soybean0.9
Jowar0.54

The cultivation of these crops results in substantial biomass feedstock, contributing significantly to Rajasthan’s bioeconomy.

Residue Generation in Rajasthan

CropResidue TypeQuantity (MTPA)
Wheat3.04
BajraStalk
MustardStalk
GroundnutShell0.51
CottonStalk1.25
MaizeCob, husk0.6
SoybeanStalk0.4
CuminHusk1.7

Efficient management of these crop residues is essential for developing a sustainable biomass supply chain in Rajasthan.

Significant Regions of Availability in Rajasthan

The regions within Rajasthan with significant availability of each crop’s biomass residues are:

  • Bajra: Alwar, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Sikar, Nagaur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Jalore, Dausa, Karauli, Bharatpur
  • Mustard: Kota, Bharatpur, Alwar
  • Cumin: Baran, Chittorgarh, Jhalawar, Alwar, Jaipur, Nagaur, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Jalore, Jodhpur, Barmer
  • Groundnut: Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Sikar, Dausa, Jaipur

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

Prominent Crops In Different Regions of Rajasthan

RegionProminent Crops
AlwarBajra, Mustard, Cumin
JaipurBajra, Cumin, Groundnut
JodhpurBajra, Cumin, Groundnut
SikarBajra, Groundnut
NagaurBajra, Cumin, Groundnut
BarmerBajra, Cumin
JaisalmerBajra
BikanerBajra, Cumin, Groundnut
GanganagarBajra, Cumin
JhunjhunuBajra
JaloreBajra, Cumin
DausaBajra, Groundnut
KarauliBajra
BharatpurBajra, Mustard
KotaMustard
BaranCumin
ChittorgarhCumin
JhalawarCumin
HanumangarhCumin, Groundnut
ChuruGroundnut

Each region’s unique crop profile contributes to the diversity of agricultural residues, impacting the overall biomass availability in Rajasthan.

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

  • Essential Usage for Livestock and Fertilizer Preparation
    • Crop residues from Bajra, Gram, Guar seed, Groundnut, Jowar, Maize, Moth, and Urad are extensively used as cattle feed.
    • Portions of residues from Cotton, Bajra, Gram, Guar seed, Groundnut, Jowar, Maize, Moth, and Urad are also utilized in the preparation of compost manure.
  • Fuel Usage for Domestic Needs
    Cotton residue is commonly used as fuel for household cooking.
  • Field Preparation through Residue Burning
    Residues of Garlic and stalks from Cotton, Rapeseed & Mustard, Rice, and Wheat are often burned in open fields to prepare the land for the next sowing cycle.
  • Commercial Applications
    Farmers earn additional revenue by selling crop residues to briquetting or biomass plants, contributing to sustainable economic practices.

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