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PROJECT AMAL
UTILISING STUBBLE, UPLIFTING FARMERS
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An Overview
Amal aims at minimizing the catastrophic impact of stubble burning by converting them into eco-friendly biomass briquettes which can be effectively used to replace traditional source of energy such as charcoal, firewood etc.
Contrasted with different resources of vitality, briquettes have a higher calorific value per rupee paid and low powder content, thus making an environment friendly substitute to coal.
Step 1
Collaborating with FPOs and mobilising farmers to acquire Agro-Waste
Step 2
Procuring and transporting waste to the facility
Step 3
Processing the waste and converting it into Biomass Briquettes
Step 4
Establishing market linkages (B2C) avenues for demand
Business Model
Impact Generated
21
jobs created
460 tonnes
of carbon dioxide emissions prevented
55
Farmers directly impacted
150%
increase in the monthly income of employees
$16,000
of Revenue Generated
222,500 kgs
of agricultural waste processed
Testimonials
 Mr. Ankush Seth, Founder Trustee, MATEE, Ministry of MSMEProject Amal has impressed us with its innovative approach to alleviating climate change. Through our collaboration, we hope to transform 1000s of farmers into entrepreneurs and make this one of the biggest projects in the country. |  Mr. Mohan, FarmerProject Amal has helped me utilise the waste that we used to burn, providing me with an additional income. |  Tript Singh Bajwa, Rural Development Minister, Punjab"As someone who believes in the power of youth, initiatives like Project Amal, based on uplifting rural communities make me very happy. We wish this project will immensely help in curbing stubble burning” |
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 Mr. Sonu, Employee, KarnalI'm really happy with my work here. I thank FPO and Amal for having provided me with a respectable livelihood. |  Mr. Mahesh Bhatia, Ruttba HallAfter testing their briquettes, I was really pleased with the quality. Since then we've shifted to them permanently for all our catering needs! |
ACHIEVEMENTS
Project Amal was adjudged as 2nd runners up at Race for Climate Action organised by Enactus World out of 138 teams from 23 countries, winning $5,000.