Category: SAMARTH Mission

BIS Information The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has developed a draft standard for biomass pelletisers (ring die type) under FAD 20: Agriculture and Food Processing Equipment Sectional Committee. Document: FAD 20 (27728) WC – August 2025 Title: Biomass Pelletiser – Ring Die Type – Specification and Test Code Scope: Covers materials, construction, performance, testing, and marking requirements. Context: Part of India’s mission to promote renewable biomass energy (SAMARTH program). Key Point Summary Promotes biomass pelletisation for reducing coal use in power plants. Defines material specifications [...]

About BIS The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India’s national standards body responsible for developing and maintaining technical standards to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across industries. This draft standard specifies the material, construction, performance, and testing requirements for Biomass Hammer Mills, used for size reduction of agro-residues in pellet and briquette production. Purpose of Draft The draft aims to: Provide uniform specifications for biomass hammer mills. Assist manufacturers in selecting appropriate materials and ensuring safety compliance. Standardize testing methods for eva [...]

About BIS and Purpose of Draft The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India’s national standards body, develops technical standards to ensure safety, reliability, and quality across industries.This draft document (FAD 20 (27726) WC) lays down requirements and test codes for biomass shredders, used in the bioenergy and pellet production industry.The purpose is to: Standardize biomass shredders for uniform performance. Ensure durability, safety, and efficiency in operation. Support India’s initiatives like SAMARTH Mission, promoting agro-residue use in thermal power plants. Description Biomass shredders reduce raw cro [...]

About Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) (comments purpose only) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national standards body of India, established under the BIS Act to promote safe, reliable, and sustainable practices across industries. It develops and publishes Indian Standards that help ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in products, processes, and systems. In the context of biomass energy, BIS plays a vital role by creating standardized guidelines for biomass pellet plants, ensuring uniform quality, operational safety, and environmental compliance. This draft standard (Doc. No. FAD 20 – 27725) provides guidance for manu [...]

Dates: October 14–16, 2025Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai — Halls 1, 2 & 6 IFAT INDIAJETRO DescriptionIFAT India returns for its 12th year as the country’s most influential platform for environmental technologies—bringing together global innovators in water, wastewater, solid waste, recycling, air, and the fast-growing bioenergy ecosystem. Expect a high-calibre exhibition, a thought-leadership conference, a dedicated Bioenergy Pavilion, and curated buyer-seller networking to accelerate real projects and partnerships across India’s green economy. IFAT INDIA+1 Key announcement 🌱 Alliance for Bioenergy Ecosyst [...]