Executive Summary : | India's agriculture sector is heavily reliant on crop production, with an average of 90-95 million tons of wheat, rice, maize, millets, sugarcane, and other crops produced annually. However, crop residues, produced on-farm and off-farm, contribute significantly to air pollution. The government encourages alternative routes like straw decomposers and biofuel generation, but these are often ineffective due to financial constraints, lack of knowledge, and time constraints. A prototype Cavi-pulping technology based on hydrodynamic cavitation process aims to process crop residues to separate lignin and silica from biomass, allowing farmers to produce high-quality animal fodder and other value-added products. The technology also aims to recycle wastewater generated from downstream processes to reduce environmental impact. This approach aims for sustainable economic growth, employment generation, and a reduction in air pollution caused by stubble burning. |