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Business Update5 Jun 2026, 07:21 pm

Balrampur Chini Mills Launches Bioplastics Initiative

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Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) and the Lucknow Cantonment Board have launched Bioyug Green Command 2026, a platform to advance India's bioplastics ecosystem. The initiative, launched on World Environment Day, was inaugurated by Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh Ji. This collaboration follows an MoU and an initial order for compostable PLA-based products. The program aims to demonstrate how sustainable materials can reduce plastic waste and contribute to India's environmental goals. It also includes a women-focused initiative in Lakhimpur Kheri for 3D printing skills using Bioyug PLA. The event featured panel discussions on scaling the bioplastics value chain and their application in defence.

Key Highlights

  • BCML partners with Lucknow Cantonment Board for bioplastics initiative.
  • Launched Bioyug Green Command 2026 to boost India's bioplastics ecosystem.
  • Focus on sustainable materials, waste reduction, and indigenous manufacturing.
  • Includes skill development for women in bioplastic 3D printing.
  • Aims to accelerate transition to sustainable alternatives in India.