Biomass Pellet Unit Inaugurated at Rajpura Dariba

Rajpura Dariba,  Under Hindustan Zinc’s flagship CSR initiative Samadhan Project, a new biomass pellet unit was inaugurated by the Rajpura Dariba Farmer Producer Company. The unit aims to empower farmers, promote sustainable agriculture, and strengthen rural development.

The inaugural event was graced by Vedanta Head CSR Anupam Nidhi as chief guest, Deputy Director Agriculture ATMA Santosh Duriya, Agriculture Officer Shivang Nehra, Head Engineering Power Kathiresan K, CPP Unit Head Sudhir Parwal, along with several dignitaries, farmer representatives, and local community members.

Established with financial support from Hindustan Zinc and implemented by BAIF Livelihood Organization, the unit has a production capacity of 400 kg per hour. Remarkably, it is fully solar-powered, reducing production costs while supporting environmental sustainability. The unit will utilize the widely available invasive weed lantana grass as raw material, enabling farmers to dispose of agricultural weeds while generating additional income from biomass production.

In her address, Anupam Nidhi highlighted that the initiative would not only enhance farmers’ economic resilience but also contribute significantly to environmental conservation and climate change mitigation. She urged farmers to make maximum use of the facility and move towards sustainable agricultural practices.

Officials associated with the project explained the operational model of the unit and its long-term benefits for farmers. Local farmers and community members warmly welcomed the initiative, describing it as a new milestone for rural progress.

Rajpura Dariba Agro Producer Company, formed under Hindustan Zinc’s Samadhan Project, is a farmer producer organization (FPO) with more than 2,100 shareholder farmers. Since its inception in 2021, the FPO has generated a cumulative business turnover of over ₹3 crore, including a net profit exceeding ₹12 lakh. Every year, more than 5,000 farmers across 32 villages in Railmagra block benefit from the Samadhan Project’s interventions.