Framework to Shortlist Potential District for Setting Up Decentralized Biomass Pellet Plants
Biomass is renewable organic matter derived from trees, plants, crops or agro-industrial wastes. India annually produces about 870 million tonnes of a variety of biomass resources, which is comparable with coal production in the country. Availability of biomass is critical for further development and growth of bio- mass based energy systems....
India is one of the youngest nations in the world with more than 62% of its population in the working age group (15-59 years), and around 54%, below 25 years of age. To take advantage of this demographic dividend, India needs to equip its workforce with employable skills and knowledge so that they can contribute to the economic growth of the country....
The 10 Questions to Ask Series, or the 10Qs Series, is an initiative of the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Electricity Governance Initiative (EGI) and Prayas Energy Group. Each paper in the series asks a set of 10 questions relevant to a particular topic within the broader electricity sector...
