Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Formalises Commercial Launch of Bio-based Biodegradable Plastic under BioE3

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has formally launched the commercial use of bio-based biodegradable plastic derived from Polylactic Acid (PLA) under the Government’s BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment) framework. Implemented by Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, the initiative is supported by a ₹75 crore grant from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) under the Department of Biotechnology for a 100 TPA pilot-scale R&D facility in Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh. The project aims to convert renewable agricultural feedstock such as sugarcane into bioplastics, advance sustainable manufacturing, promote the 'waste to wealth' approach, and boost India's growing bioeconomy.