Assessment of non-plantation biomass resources potential for energy in India

Abstract

The objective of the present study is to prepare an inventory on non-plantation biomass resources and to create a database of existing information within India. The information is gathered from existing databases in India. The authentic sources for information collected include several national- and state-level departments, universities, and institutes and several national- and state-level agencies. The set of information collected and compiled includes non-plantation biomass resources from following three major sectors: forestry, agriculture, and municipal solid waste (MSW) in India. The results of the current study deliver a general overview on the total non-plantation biomass resources present and available surplus for energy applications in India. The outcome of the study will be helpful for future policy formulations for achieving a bio-based economy.