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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Balrampur Chini unveils eco-friendly input for making single-use products
With single-use plastic products facing regulatory curbs, those made of an eco-friendly material viz. Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), produced from sugarcane, is finding acceptance as an alternative across the world. With a bit of policy support in India, PLA can replace polyethylene, the raw material for single use plastic. Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. (BCML), one of India's biggest sugar manufacturers has taken the lead to tap this opportunity and is popularising PLA under the brandBalrampur Bioyug which will be supplied to small-scale units to make eco-friendly single-use products. The brand was formally unveiled by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai. BCML is currently setting up a PLA plant with an investment of ₹2,850 crore at its existing sugar factory in Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh. This plant would be India's first industrial-scale biopolymer plant and powered by 100% renewable energy for its entire production process. This will be the first plant location where sugarcane will be transformed into PLA in a single, integrated site, as per the company. To popularise the products among producers and consumers, the company has rolled out a fully equipped bus called Bioyog on Wheels that will go around the country to demonstrate the production of eco-friendly products on the spot and carry the message of circular economy and sustainable living. Vivek Saraogi, Chairman & Managing Director, BCML said, 'Our PLA venture is well- aligned with the sustainability goals ...to combat climate change. India has got its first BioE3 policy which boasts of a fantastic forward-looking framework driving sustainability through bioenergy, bioeconomy, and green innovation. 'Additionally with the roll-out of the Uttar Pradesh Government's first-ever Bioplastic Policy, we felt empowered to confidently enter this dynamic sector, aligning growth with national environmental goals,' he said. Avantika Saraogi, Executive Director, BCML said, 'Today, we didn't just unveil a brand — we launched a transformative movement. Bioyug marks a pivotal step in India's transition to a bio-based, low-carbon economy.' 'With its strong agro-industrial base, Maharashtra can emerge as the nation's leading bioplastic market. I humbly urge all stakeholders to support MSMEs through policy incentives, regulatory support, and awareness-building. Together, we can shift from fossil-based pollution to plant-based progress,' she said. Stefan Barot, President – Chemicals Division, BCML said, 'With an annual capacity of 80,000 tonnes, Balrampur Bioyug will produce 100% bio-based, industrially compostable PLA—offering a credible and scalable solution to the global plastic crisis.' 'As a versatile polymer derived from renewable resources, PLA has the mechanical strength and durability needed for a wide range of uses while being far more sustainable,' he said. 'It is ideally suited to replace banned single-use plastic items such as straws, disposable cutlery, trays, bottles, and curd cups—without compromising on performance or safety,' he added.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Balrampur Chini Mills signs MoU with UP govt for polylactic acid plant with Rs 2,850-crore investment
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd on Tuesday said it has signed an initial agreement with the Uttar Pradesh government to establish a 250 TPD polylactic acid (PLA) plant at Kumbhi Chini Mills in Lakhimpur Kheri. Balrampur Chini Mills has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UP government to this effect, a company release said. The agreement marks an investment of Rs 2,850 crore and is expected to generate 225 new employment opportunities in the state. The project is set to commence operations this month. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Duong 9b: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo "Uttar Pradesh continues to lead the way in sustainable industrial growth . This landmark investment by Balrampur Chini Mills not only strengthens our commitment to green technology but also reinforces our position as India's preferred investment destination," Chief Secretary Singh said. The MoU was signed in Mumbai on Tuesday, between CEO, Invest UP Anand Vijay Kiran Anand, Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd Executive Director Avantika Saraogi in the presence of state Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh. Live Events Vivek Saraogi, Chairman and Managing Director of Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd, expressed confidence in the collaborative efforts with the state government, stating, "We aim to drive innovation in bioplastics and contribute to a greener future." Vijay Kiran Anand emphasized that this project aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision to position Uttar Pradesh as a preferred investment destination and achieve a one-trillion-dollar economy through sustainable industrial development.
