LongStraw Carbon biochar project in Odisha turns rice husk into carbon removal and rural jobs

LongStraw Carbon has launched a biochar project in Odisha's Kalahandi district that turns rice husk and other agricultural waste into a carbon removal product. The initiative sources biomass from local rice mills, converts it into biochar for long term carbon sequestration, and creates jobs for tribal communities including women. The project aims to reduce seasonal migration by providing stable income in biomass aggregation, logistics, and processing. Biochar improves soil structure and water retention, which matters in a drought prone region like western Odisha. The project claims to support both climate goals and local livelihoods. It is a press release from PNN, so details on carbon credit methodology, verification, and project scale are not included. Still, it shows a practical link between carbon removal and rural employment in a tribal area.