Current Context : Biochar, a carbon-rich substance made from agricultural waste, is expected to play a vital role in India’s upcoming carbon market in 2026.

ABOUT BIOCHAR

• Definition: A stable, carbon-rich product made by heating biomass in low oxygen (pyrolysis).
• Temperature: 400 to 600 degrees Celsius.
• Material Used: Crop residue, municipal solid waste.

Advantages

• Locks carbon in soil for 100 to 1,000 years.
• Reduces nitrous oxide emissions by 30–50 percent.
• Improves soil health and water retention.

Applications

• Agriculture: Restores degraded soils.
• Industry: Can absorb CO₂ from emissions.
• Construction: Used as low-carbon building material.
• Wastewater Treatment: Reduces water pollution.