The Tribune reports Bhogpur Co-operative Sugar Mill in Jalandhar district has started generating 10 MW of electricity per hour by using 400 MT paddy stubble daily.
It is a measure intended to ease stubble burning. 400 MT crop residue used to generate 10 MW of electricity per hour; farmers paid Rs 180-Rs 250/quintal
The mill has been purchasing the stubble directly from farmers in the range of Rs 180 to Rs 250 per quintal.
