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Carbon MandiFarm to Fuel. Future for All.

India’s Biomass-to-Hydrogen
Initiative

Developing a Hemp & Napier BiomassBased Hydrogen Pathway

Ab Bharat Ke Har Khet Mein Tel Ka Kua Hoga

Farm to Fuel. Farmer to Energy Producer. India to Energy Independence.

Supporting India's Climate Goals 2030 through Green Hydrogen, Circular Economy and Rural Innovation.

  • IIT Ropar
    Incubated
  • National Climate Goal
    Aligned
  • H₂Green Hydrogen
    Pilot
  • Circular Economy
    Model
  • Made in
    India
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  • ATMANIRBHAR BHARATEnergy Independence
  • CO₂LOWER EMISSIONSFor A Greener Tomorrow
  • EMPOWERING FARMERSFrom Farmer to Energy Producer
  • TRILLION DOLLAR OPPORTUNITYGreen Hydrogen Economy
  • INVEST IN INDIAInvest in the Future

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What IsGreen Hydrogen?

Green hydrogen in India can be produced through renewable-electricity electrolysis or conversion of biomass, including gasification. Under the MNRE standard, it must meet a well-to-gate emissions threshold of no more than 2 kg CO₂e per kg of hydrogen, averaged over 12 months. The production route alone does not make hydrogen green: producers must measure, monitor and verify emissions under the applicable certification scheme.

Source: MNRE Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India.

  • RENEWABLE
    PATHWAYS

  • CO₂

    LIFECYCLE
    EMISSIONS

  • ENERGY
    SECURITY

  • SUSTAINABLE
    FUTURE

  • H₂

    FUEL OF
    THE FUTURE

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Current Challenges

Despite its potential, Green Hydrogen adoption faces key challenges today.

  • Stacks of coins growing upward against a green growth arrow representing high production cost.

    High Cost
    Of Production

    Green Hydrogen currently costs significantly more than conventional fuels.

    • High capex for electrolyzers
    • Expensive renewable power
    • High cost of infrastructure
  • Electricity transmission pylons at sunset symbolising grid dependence and renewable intermittency.

    Grid Dependence
    & Renewable Intermittency

    Variable renewable generation, storage needs and grid integration can complicate reliable hydrogen production and affect project economics.

    • Variable solar & wind output
    • Storage and grid-integration needs
    • Renewable procurement and matching requirements
  • Coal mining operation with industrial machinery and smokestacks in the background.

    Coal & Fossil
    Fuel Dependency

    India’s energy mix is still heavily dependent on coal and imported fossil fuels.

    • High carbon emissions
    • Import dependency
    • Volatile fuel prices

Carbon Mandi is developing a decentralized, biomass-based Green Hydrogen ecosystem, exploring locally sourced feedstocks with the aim of supporting energy security and creating value for farmers.

Cleaner Energy.
Stronger India.

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India’s National Opportunity

India Has Strong FoundationsTo Advance TheGreen Hydrogen Revolution

Carbon Mandi is building a decentralized Farm-to-Fuel ecosystem using Hemp and Napier biomass to support India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and Climate Goals 2030.

  • India’s crude-oil import dependence is around 88% of consumption, increasing exposure to global oil-market volatility.

  • At the same time, millions of acres of agricultural land produce biomass that often remains underutilized.

  • What if India’s farms could become India’s future energy fields?

Source: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Rajya Sabha answer, 30 March 2026. View official data.

  • 01

    Problem

    India depends on imported fuels.

    Oil tanker on the sea with red arrows pointing toward a faded India map silhouette — fuel import dependence.
  • 02

    Opportunity

    India has abundant biomass and farming land.

    Indian farmer in white attire looking out over a tall hemp/napier field at sunrise.
  • 03
    H₂

    Solution

    Convert biomass into Green Hydrogen through a Circular Economy model.

    Green hydrogen plant with three labeled circular-economy badges — Agricultural Feedstock, Rural Income & Employment, Transport & Distribution.

Our Mission: Empower Farmers. Strengthen Rural India. Build Aatmanirbhar Energy. For India. By India.

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Why

Hemp & Napier?

One Crop Combination. Multiple Benefits. Endless Possibilities.

Hemp and Napier are being assessed as biomass feedstocks. Agronomic performance, water demand, processing suitability and energy yield must be validated for each location and operating model.

Feedstock Properties Must Be Tested

HEMP

Cellulose Content

Test locally

Strong stems, fast growth and high fiber yield.

NAPIER GRASS

Cellulose Content

Test locally

High biomass yield, perennial and resilient.

  • BIOMASS POTENTIAL

    Measure dry-matter yield through location-specific field trials before planning supply.

  • SOIL OUTCOMES

    Assess soil health and organic-carbon changes through baseline and follow-up testing.

  • SUPPLY PLANNING

    Plan harvest cycles, storage and seasonal inventory to support reliable supply.

  • CO₂

    CARBON ACCOUNTING

    Quantify net greenhouse-gas outcomes using a defined baseline and lifecycle boundary.

  • WATER & LAND

    Evaluate irrigation demand, local water availability and land suitability before cultivation.

How Does It Work?

Intercropping Model

Carbon Mandi is assessing a proposed hemp–Napier intercropping approach. Crop compatibility and agronomic performance must be tested under local field conditions.

Field of hemp and napier grass intercropped in alternating rows, with HEMP and NAPIER labels above each row.

  • Crop compatibility: Assess crop compatibility, light, water, nutrient use and machinery access.

  • Soil Protection: Measure soil cover, erosion and moisture outcomes under local conditions.

  • Nutrient Synergy: Test soil structure and fertility rather than assuming a universal benefit.

  • Pest & Weed Management: Monitor pest and weed pressure under the selected intercropping system.

  • Harvest planning: Confirm local harvest cycles and coordinate storage to manage seasonal supply.

Supports
Circular Economy

A circular-economy model seeks to use biomass and co-products where technically, environmentally and commercially viable.

  • Green hydrogen storage tanks with H2 labelling.

    GREEN HYDROGEN

    Potential fuel pathway for industry, transport and power, subject to lifecycle assessment.

  • Pile of black biochar — carbon-locking soil amendment.

    BIOCHAR

    Potential soil amendment; carbon stability and application suitability require testing.

  • Forest canopy overlaid with CO2 symbol representing carbon-credit revenue.

    CARBON CREDITS

    Potential only where a project meets an approved programme and methodology; issuance is not automatic.

  • Spool of natural hemp fibre rope.

    FIBER

    Used in textiles, composites, boards & bioproducts.

  • Stacks of hempcrete and biocomposite construction boards.

    CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

    Sustainable building & insulation materials.

From Farm
to Fuel to Future

Everything is
Value.
Nothing is
Waste.

Who Will Use Hydrogen?

Powering Industries. Enabling Progress. Building a Clean Future.

  • INDUSTRY

    Industrial chemical plant with smokestacks and processing units.

    Potential lower-emission energy for industrial processes and heat, subject to verified production and lifecycle data.

  • TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

    Hydrogen fuel-cell freight truck on a highway.

    Potential lower-emission fuel for selected trucks, buses and rail applications, subject to certified supply and infrastructure.

  • POWER GENERATION

    Hydrogen energy storage containers with renewable energy infrastructure.

    Potential energy-storage and power-generation pathway, subject to system design and operating conditions.

  • SHIPPING & MARITIME

    Container ship at port — hydrogen-powered maritime logistics.

    Potential marine-fuel pathway; emissions benefits depend on production, conversion and vessel systems.

  • AVIATION

    Commercial passenger aircraft on the tarmac — sustainable aviation fuel.

    Potential pathway for lower-carbon aviation fuels, subject to conversion technology and lifecycle assessment.

  • CHEMICALS & REFINERIES

    Petrochemical refinery with distillation columns and piping at twilight.

    Potential feedstock for ammonia, methanol and refining where production standards and supply requirements are met.

Green Hydrogen has potential applications across industry, transport and energy systems. Each use case depends on certified supply, infrastructure and lifecycle performance.

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Can This Actually Be Built?

Yes. And We Are Already Building.

Carbon Mandi is incubated at IIT Ropar and is progressing through a structured technology validation roadmap.

Our Validation Focus

  • FEEDSTOCK
    VALIDATION

    Ensuring quality & consistency of Hemp & Napier biomass.

  • GASIFICATION
    VALIDATION

    Optimizing syngas production from biomass.

  • H₂

    HYDROGEN PURITY
    VALIDATION

    Achieving high-purity hydrogen suitable for industries.

  • CO₂

    CARBON ACCOUNTING
    VALIDATION

    Measuring real climate impact through robust methodologies.

Technology Readiness Roadmap

  1. TRL 3Proof of Concept
  2. TRL 4Lab Validation (Completed)
  3. TRL 5Pilot Validation (In Progress)
  4. TRL 6Pilot Demonstration (Next Phase)
  5. TRL 7+Pre-Commercial Deployment
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  • IIT ROPAR
    INCUBATED
  • LAB
    VALIDATION
  • PILOT
    DEMONSTRATION
  • REAL WORLD
    IMPACT

Who Benefits?

Potential Benefits. Real-World Validation.

The proposed model aims to create value for farmers, communities and industry. Outcomes will depend on project development, local conditions and measured performance.

  • FARMERS

    Potential Income. Stronger Future.

    Smiling Indian farmer in turban standing in a hemp field.
    • Potential biomass offtake opportunities
    • Additional income pathways, subject to demand
    • Input costs assessed through field trials
    • Local work opportunities as projects develop

  • RURAL COMMUNITIES

    Jobs. Skills. Growth.

    Group of rural Indian community members of mixed ages and genders.
    • Potential local roles in farming and energy
    • Skills development and training pathways
    • Local value creation, subject to project scale
    • Rural opportunities as projects develop

  • INDUSTRIES

    Clean Energy. Competitive Advantage.

    Clean industrial plant with H2 tank and modular green hydrogen infrastructure.
    • Potential alternative fuel supply
    • Lifecycle emissions to be measured
    • Additional energy-sourcing options
    • Costs and competitiveness to be validated

  • INDIA

    Energy Independence. Atmanirbhar Bharat.

    Indian tricolour flag flying against a clear sky.
    • Potential fuel-import diversification
    • Contribution to energy security at scale
    • Green skills and innovation pathways
    • Opportunity to advance clean-energy capability

  • PLANET

    Lower Emissions. Better Tomorrow.

    Stylised green globe with leaves representing climate-positive growth.
    • Net CO₂ impact subject to lifecycle assessment
    • Air-quality effects to be assessed by site
    • Climate outcomes measured against a baseline
    • Land and biodiversity safeguards to be evaluated
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“Empowering Farmers. Energizing India. Healing The Planet.”

Building a prosperous, sustainable and self-reliant India.

  • INCLUSIVE GROWTH
  • RURAL EMPOWERMENT
  • ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
  • CLIMATE ACTION

Big For India. Good For The Planet. Great For The Future.

Carbon Mandi is unlocking the power of farms to fuel India’s future with Green Hydrogen.

Be A Part OfIndia’s Green Hydrogen Revolution

Together, we can build a clean, self-reliant, and future-ready India powered by farmers, driven by innovation, and inspired by sustainability.

We Invite Visionaries & Change Makers

  • LEADERS & POLICY MAKERS

    Indian Parliament building exterior — policy makers and government leaders.
    • Shape policies for a clean energy future
    • Drive India's energy independence
    • Empower rural India

  • INVESTORS & FUNDERS

    Investor reviewing financial growth charts on a tablet.
    • High impact. Scalable model. Attractive returns.
    • Be part of a $26B+ green hydrogen opportunity
    • Invest in a sustainable future

  • RESEARCHERS & ACADEMIA

    Researcher operating a microscope in a laboratory.
    • Advance green hydrogen technology
    • Collaborate on real-world solutions
    • Drive innovation at scale

  • INDUSTRY & INNOVATORS

    Two engineers in hard hats reviewing plans on-site at an industrial facility.
    • Collaborate for real impact
    • Build next-gen solutions
    • Create long-term value together
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“A Greener India. A Stronger India. A Self-Reliant India.”

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