Faridkot has Punjab's typical post-harvest stubble-burning problem with abundant agricultural waste. A small biomass briquette unit converts straw into densified fuel for industrial buyers — a margin-positive alternative to burning.
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Faridkot has typical Punjab agricultural intensity — wheat-paddy rotation produces enormous post-harvest stubble that's traditionally burned (causing North India's air-quality crisis). A small biomass briquette unit collecting wheat/rice straw from local farmers, drying, and densifying into briquettes for industrial fuel buyers (cement plants, brick kilns, FCI godowns) captures the underserved sustainable-fuel market while solving a public-health crisis.
Capex of 15-30 lakh covers chipper, dryer, briquetting press, and storage. The National Programme on Mission Sustainable Handloom Sector and Farmers (NPMSHF) plus CGTMSE for collateral-free MSME loans fund the build. Hard parts: collection logistics from 50-80 small farmers, drying capacity (straw moisture varies wildly), and securing 3-5 industrial-fuel buyer contracts. The seasonal collection window (Nov-Mar after harvest) means storage capacity is essential. Start with wheat straw (more forgiving); rice straw in year 2.
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