• Dr. Akanksha Srivastava

Abstract: The ever growing population coupled with large number of developmental activities has led to resource scarcity in many parts of the country. A judicious choice of energy utilisation is required to achieve growth in a sustainable manner. It is estimated that about 70% of population still live in rural areas resulting in to tremendous demand on resources such as fuel wood, agricultural residues, etc. to meet the daily fuel requirements. The dependence on biomass resources to meet the daily requirement of fuel, animal fodder, etc. in rural areas is more than 85% while in urban area the demand is about 35%. Although biomass is a term that is closely associated with ecology, it can also be defined and described in terms of energy. The biomass energy is one of the primary sources of energy for many activities. It is considered as the source of renewable energy since the primary source of this energy is plenty in this world. Most biomass comprises carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and other alkali metals, which provide a large amount of energy when burnt. Organic materials like agricultural wastes, wood, and municipal wastes can be recycled for the production of biofuels. The present paper deals with the sources, production technologies, types and properties of biomass energy. The current status of bioenergy in India is discussed in detail.

Key words: Biomass, biofuel, biochar, briquettes, black liquor

"A Review on Production, Properties and Current Status of Biomass Energy in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.n762-n769, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404D94.pdf

"A Review on Production, Properties and Current Status of Biomass Energy in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppn762-n769, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404D94.pdf