| The agro-residues utilisation for energy generation is energy, agriculture and environment nexus. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha states generate large quantities of primary agro-residues, whose potential is more than 8200 MW. These residues are presently burnt openly, resulting in worse pollution. The issue of agro-residues power generation overlaps in the utilisation pattern required for Agricultural activity. A part of the agro-residues is also required for soil water Conservation and maintaining soil nutrient levels for sustainable production. A balance should be maintained for retention of these residues and diversion for alternate uses like energy generation. The resolution of the issues, constraints and guidelines for evolving suitable strategies based on the requirement for agriculture and energy generation are discussed in this paper for sustainable biomass power generation. |