2025-04-01

Gram Plants (Chickpea Stalks) चने के पौधे (चने के डंठल) – A Profitable Waste-to-Energy Business Opportunity

🌱 1. Gram Plants (Chickpea Stalks) – The Untapped Seasonal Biomass Gold
(Already available in chaffed/grinded form on farms – ready to convert into high-quality biomass pellets!)

In many Indian farms, gram plants (chickpea stalks) are left unused after harvest. These residues are often already grinded/chaffed by threshers and not entirely consumed by cattle – making them ideal for biomass fuel conversion.
Turning this agricultural waste into profitable pellets not only boosts rural economies but also helps combat pollution from stubble burning. ♻️🔥

👉 PelletIndia.com can provide better solutions for pelletizing gram plant biomass and maximizing profitability.


🔍 Technical Analysis of Chickpea Stalks

  • 🌿 Lignin Content: 13–18%
    ➤ Ideal for combustion and biogas due to moderate lignification.
  • 🔥 Gross Calorific Value (GCV): 3,200–3,800 kcal/kg
    ➤ Suitable for heating, industrial use, and pellet stoves.
  • 📦 Bulk Density:
    • Raw: 90–130 kg/m³
    • Pelletized: 550–650 kg/m³
  • 💸 Raw Material Price (incl. transport): ₹1.5–2.5/kg
  • 💰 Pellet Selling Price: ₹8–11/kg
    ➤ Profitable margins based on GCV and ash content.

📊 Estimated Chickpea By-product Availability (Annual)

StateChickpea Residue (Lakh Tons)
Gujarat7–8 Lakh Tons
Maharashtra6–7 Lakh Tons
Madhya Pradesh10–12 Lakh Tons
Rajasthan5–6 Lakh Tons
Total (4 states)28–33 Lakh Tons annually

🔥 Burning vs. Conversion – The Reality

  • 50–60% of these residues are burnt on fields due to lack of use.
  • Converting just 25% of this waste to pellets can generate 7–8 lakh tons of bio-pellets, replacing coal and LPG.
  • 🌍 Waste-to-Energy = Cleaner Air + Profitable Rural Economy

👉 PelletIndia.com can help set up customized pellet production units for utilizing this biomass efficiently.


💹 Why It’s a Profitable Business?

Minimal preprocessing needed (already chaffed).
Available in bulk during Rabi season (Feb–April).
Local collection & pellet manufacturing can create rural jobs.
Growing government & industry demand for clean biomass fuel.
Export potential to Europe and Asia. 👉 PelletIndia.com offers expert guidance on plant setup, equipment selection, and cost optimization.