Plastic from sugar: Country's first bioplastic plant set up in Indore, a new revolution begins

India has taken a historic step towards environmental protection. Realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' vision, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) has set up the country's first bioplastic (polylactic acid-PLA) plant. This is a step that will prove to be a big weapon in the ongoing fight against single-use plastic.

Plastic from sugar: A new revolution begins

Recently a special program called 'Bio Yug on the Wheels' was organized in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. In this program, bioplastic products made by Balrampur Chini Mills were displayed, which caught everyone's attention.

Till now, raw material for making PLA was imported from abroad, which was very expensive. Its production in India will not only reduce prices but will also increase self-reliance. Shweta Suryavanshi, a representative of Balrampur Chini Mills, said that this new venture will help in setting up India's first industrial-scale bio-polymer plant, which is in line with India's sustainable development goals.

Cutlery, cups, bottles, straws, toys, flex banners and even PPE kits can be made from this bioplastic. It is an excellent and sustainable alternative to traditional plastic. Along with industrialists, a large number of college students, researchers and academicians also participated in this program, which can gauge the seriousness and future prospects of this initiative. This plant can prove to be a game-changer for India, which will not only help in reducing pollution but will also lay the foundation for a self-reliant and green future.