Commercial launch of PLA-based biodegradable plastic under BioE3; ₹75 crore grant to Balrampur Chini Mills
On 24 September 2026 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh formally launched the commercial use of bio-based biodegradable plastic made from Polylactic Acid (PLA), taken forward by Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd under the BioE3 framework.
Summary
A ₹75 crore BioE3 grant supports a 100 tonnes-per-annum pilot facility for PLA and co-polymers set up by Balrampur Chini Mills. The minister said India's biomass, such as sugarcane, can be turned from a food resource into sustainable materials. BioE3 stands for Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment.
Key facts
- Launch
- Commercial use of PLA-based biodegradable plastic
- Company
- Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd (BCML)
- Support
- ₹75 crore BioE3 grant for a 100 TPA PLA and co-polymer pilot facility
- BioE3
- Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment
- Feedstock idea
- Sugarcane and other biomass into sustainable materials
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which company is taking forward the commercial launch of PLA-based biodegradable plastic under BioE3, launched on 24 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Balrampur Chini Mills
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd received a ₹75 crore BioE3 grant for a 100 TPA PLA and co-polymer pilot facility.
In the context of the biodegradable plastic launched under BioE3 in September 2026, what does 'PLA' stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Polylactic Acid
The bio-based biodegradable plastic is based on Polylactic Acid (PLA).