Kalinga Restoration Project
Overview
The Kalinga Restoration Project converts rice husk, an abundant agricultural residue in Odisha, into biochar through controlled pyrolysis. The biochar is then incorporated into agricultural soils, where its stable carbon is designed for long-term storage while supporting soil health and agricultural productivity.
Status
Project specifications:
- Technology: Controlled Pyrolysis
- Feedstock: 100% Rice Husk
- Permanence Tier: 200-Year Durability
- Standard: Isometric - Biochar Storage in Soil Environments v1.3
- Operating Bases: Kalahandi & Sambalpur
- Commercial Status: Operational (2026)
- Project ID: Isometric 6PQZ
- Feedstock sourced within 5-20 km
Capacity
- 100 tonnes/day feedstock
- ~7,500 tonnes/year biochar
- ~20,000 tCO2e/year
- MatiBoostâ„¢ commercial formulation