Reducing Emissions
Reduces field burning and air pollution by utilizing waste as feedstock.
Chapter II
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Biochar — a multi-dimensional carbon asset.
Biochar is more than charcoal: a long-term carbon sequestration solution and a powerful soil enhancement material.
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Agricultural benefits
Transforming soil health and long-term productivity.
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i. Water
Water Retention
Improves soil fertility and water retention, essential for rain-fed regions.
Rain-fed agriculture covers more than half of India's cropped area.
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ii. Nutrients
Nutrient Efficiency
Reduces fertilizer leaching, helping nutrients remain longer in the root zone.
Lower input cost per yield unit; tighter nitrogen cycles.
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iii. Microbes
Microbial Activity
Enhances microbial activity by providing a stable habitat for soil organisms.
The porous carbon matrix serves as a long-lived microbial scaffold.
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Environmental impact
Converting agricultural systems from carbon emitters into carbon sinks.
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Tons of CO2 sequestered per ton of biochar
Every ton of biochar can sequester approximately 2.5–3 tons of CO2 equivalent.
Carbon Sinks
Depleted lands become active carbon sinks, generating verifiable credits.
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