Balrampur Chini Mills Limited Launches India's First PLA Biopolymer Plant in Uttar Pradesh

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) marked a memorable milestone with the foundation stone laying ceremony of India’s first Polylactic Acid (PLA) biopolymer manufacturing facility at Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh. This pioneering initiative positions Uttar Pradesh as the epicentre of India’s biopolymer revolution, reinforcing the state’s commitment to sustainable industrial growth. The plant, with a gross investment of Rs. 2,850 Crores, leverages cutting-edge technology from global technology providers and will produce 100% industrially compostable & bio-based PLA- Poly Lactic acid. It will be powered by 100% renewable energy for its entire production process, and also the first plant location where sugarcane is transformed into PLA in a single, integrated site. The plant will produce 80,000 tonnes per annum and is expected to generate 225 direct jobs and over 2,000 indirect jobs across the value chain. The project aligns with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ & ‘Swachh Bharat’ initiatives and enhances India’s global reputation in sustainable manufacturing.