Biochar is becoming a powerful climate solution in India and around the world. It not only helps to store carbon in the soil but also improves soil health, boosts crop yields and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. This makes it a win-win for farmers and the environment.
India, with its vast agricultural lands, is emerging as a global leader in biochar-based carbon sequestration. Expanding biochar projects can help farmers grow more food, improve the quality of their soil and reduce their dependence on chemical inputs- all while fighting climate change.
Even big companies recognize the potential. For example, Google recently pledged to buy 100,000 tons of carbon removal credits through biochar projects in India. This shows how biochar is gaining importance as part of the global strategy to tackle climate change.

What is Biochar?

Biochar is a special kind of charcoal made by heating crop waste in a low-oxygen environment. This process is called pyrolysis. Instead of the waste burning and turning into smoke, its carbon is locked inside the biochar, which stays in the soil for hundreds of years. This not only improves soil fertility but also helps the soil hold more water, making plants healthier and stronger.

Two Ways to Make Biochar: Decentralized vs. Centralized Models
When it comes to making and using biochar, there are two main approaches- the decentralized model and the centralized model.

● Decentralized Model:
In this approach, farmers make biochar themselves on their own farms using small, low-cost kilns. This method is simple, affordable and helps farmers turn their crop waste into a valuable soil amendment. It also reduces air pollution from burning crop residues openly. This model is very scalable and benefits farmers directly. However, it can face challenges like inconsistent biochar quality, lack of technical training and difficulty in verifying carbon credits for climate projects.

● Centralized Model:
Here, an organization like Anaxee collects crop waste from many farms and processes it in large, high-quality biochar kilns. This ensures consistent and verified biochar production that meets carbon credit standards. It also takes the burden off farmers, who don’t have to manage production themselves. But this model needs more investment in infrastructure, transport and logistics to operate efficiently on a large scale.

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