In India, fossil fuel pollution presents a pressing concern, with coal-fired power plants alone contributing to over 60% of sulfur dioxide emissions and 50% of nitrogen oxide emissions. This pollution severely impacts air quality, as evidenced by the fact that 22 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities are located in India, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Studies estimate that air pollution leads to over 1.2 million premature deaths annually, highlighting the urgent need for action to meet renewable energy targets and mitigate the health and environmental impacts of fossil fuel pollution.

India’s reliance on expensive coal imports surged in FY 2023, with a 20% increase in non-coking coal imports, resulting in a coal import bill of INR 3.8 lakh crore (USD 47 billion). These imports represented the highest figures reported in the South Asian countries during the period under consideration. To meet the rising demand from power and industry, the country depended heavily on coal imports, leading to emissions rising faster than GDP, at slightly more than 7%. Each metric ton of coal emits between 2.5 to 3 metric tons of CO2, contributing to the country’s emissions growth, which reached around 190 Mt to reach 2.8 Gt in FY 2023.

The increasing concerns over the potential depletion of fossil fuels and climate change have spurred global demand for renewable and alternative energy sources. Our country, with its agriculture-based economy and abundant biomass resources, is well-positioned to contribute significantly. Increased utilization of biomass energy can lead to a sustainable rural energy supply, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and offer options for reducing CHG emissions and carbon footprint, as well as mitigating the open burning of organic residues.

To achieve these goals, the MAMLESHWAR Group has implemented a strategy that involves synthesizing and evaluating the potential of biomass energy. As part of this strategy, Biomass Conversion units have been set up at different locations to cater to the needs of industries and power plants. These units aim to harness the vast biomass resources available in our country and promote the utilization of biomass as a clean and sustainable energy source.

Growing concerns over fossil fuel depletion and climate change have spurred global demand for renewable energy. Our agricultural economy and abundant biomass resources position us to contribute significantly. Expanding biomass energy usage enables sustainable rural energy, reduces reliance on imported fuels, and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions, benefiting our environment and reducing carbon footprints.

MAMLESHWAR GROUP, a leading manufacturer of biomass briquettes and pellets, pioneers the synthesis and assessment of biomass potential. Our strategic approach includes establishing Biomass Briquettes & Pellet units in various locations to meet industry and power plant energy demands.