Assessment of Bioenergy Generation Potential of Agricultural Crop Residues in India

Crop residues are sustainable feedstock for bioenergy production. The gross crop residue potential generated in India is 696.38 million tonnes/year. Cereal crops generate about 364.27 tonnes/year of residues. (rice, wheat, sorghum, pearl millet, maize), sugarcane and horticultural (coconut, areca nut, banana) found to have immense generation potential. 209.69 available as surplus can be explored generation. Cereals account 75% Spatial variations existing between states terms due acreage productivity. Uttar Pradesh generates 116.69 41.76 States like Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Tamil Nadu the range 7.62 18.3 tonnes. Surplus 3.96 EJ energy. crops, contribute significantly Bioenergy from meet growing renewable energy demand. It a viable alternative, reduce use fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change also empower marginal small farmers income employment opportunities. Assessment provides path tap opportunities, minimize constraints on residues, support investment decisions efficient utilization biological resources.