Key Questions Answered in this Section
- What are the major crops contributing to biomass feedstock production in Haryana?
- Which regions in Haryana are known for cultivation of prominent crops?
- Which types of biomass residues are generated in Haryana?
- What are the biomass clusters in Haryana?
- How is the biomass supply chain in Haryana?
- How much wheat straw is generated in Haryana?
- How much bajra stalk is generated in Haryana?
- How much mustard stalk is generated in Haryana?
- How much coriander stalk is generated in Haryana?
- How much eucalyptus residues are generated in Haryana?
Haryana comprises a mix of urban and rural regions, with the top urban areas being Faridabad, Gurugram, Panipat, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Rohtak, Hisar, Karnal, Sonipat, and Panchkula. Understanding the biomass supply chain in Haryana is crucial for optimizing the utilization of agri residues and enhancing the state’s bioenergy potential.
Major Crops Grown in Haryana
| Crop | Total Production (MTPA) |
| Wheat | 10.5 |
| Mustard | 1.4 |
| Bajra | 1.1 |
| Coriander | 0.004 |
The cultivation of these crops results in substantial biomass feedstock, contributing significantly to Haryana’s bioeconomy.
Residue Generation in Haryana
| Crop | Residue Type | Quantity (MTPA) |
| Wheat | Straw | 8 |
| Mustard | Stalk | – |
| Bajra | Stalk | – |
| Coriander | Stalk | – |
Efficient management of these crop residues is essential for developing a sustainable biomass supply chain in Haryana.
Significant Regions of Availability in Haryana
The regions within Haryana with significant availability of each crop’s biomass residues are:
- Wheat: Karnal, Kurukshetra, Hisar
- Bajra: Hisar, Bhiwani, Jind, Fatehabad
- Mustard: Mahendragarh, Rewari, Jhajjar
- Eucalyptus: Sonepat, Panipat, Kaithal, Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani, Yamunanagar, and Rohtak.
- Coriander: Hisar, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat, Ambala and Jind
Identifying these biomass clusters enables targeted strategies for biomass feedstock collection and utilization.
Prominent Crops in Different Crops of Haryana
| Region | Prominent Crops |
| Karnal | Wheat, Coriander |
| Kurukshetra | Wheat |
| Hisar | Wheat, Bajra, Coriander |
| Bhiwani | Bajra, Eucalyptus |
| Jind | Bajra, Coriander |
| Fatehabad | Bajra |
| Mahendragarh | Mustard |
| Rewari | Mustard |
| Jhajjar | Mustard |
| Sonepat | Eucalyptus |
| Panipat | Eucalyptus, Coriander |
| Kaithal | Eucalyptus, Coriander |
| Charkhi Dadri | Eucalyptus |
| Yamunanagar | Eucalyptus |
| Rohtak | Eucalyptus |
| Ambala | Coriander |
Each region’s unique crop profile contributes to the diversity of agricultural residues, impacting the overall biomass availability in Haryana.
Utilization of Crop Residues at the Farmer’s Level in Haryana
- Essential Usage for Livestock
Residues of Bajra, various oilseeds, Rapeseed & Mustard, Paddy, and Wheat are commonly utilized as cattle feed. - Specific Usage in Energy and Industrial Applications
- Rapeseed & Mustard, Paddy Straw, and Wheat Straw are used in briquetting plants, brick kilns, and as char briquettes for domestic cooking, roadside dhabas, or industrial steam production.
- Bajra and Maize residues are processed for ethanol production.
- Fuel Usage for Domestic Purposes
Stalks of Cotton and Mustard are used as fuel in traditional chulhas. - Field Preparation through Residue Burning
The open burning of residues from Cotton stalks, Rice, and Wheat is a common practice to clear fields for the next crop cycle. - Commercial Applications
Farmers generate revenue by selling crop residues to briquetting or biomass plants, creating an economic value chain for agricultural waste.
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