The Paper Industry in India began with the setup of the first Indian Papermill in the Srirampur city (now Serampore) of Hooghly district in West Bengal in 1812.
Srirampur city has a desirable environment for the cultivation and weaving of cotton and silk. The mill was set up by John Clark Marshman and it was powered by a steam engine.
However, the mill couldn't make a remarkable business and was called for a failed project.
In 1870, another paper mill was established in Kolkata that gained the attention of the Indian Government, and soon, the paper industry was categorized as a ‘Core Industry'.
Position of Indian Paper Industry in the World
India is the 15th largest paper manufacturing hub in the world. Each year around 13 million tonnes of paper is manufactured in India.
India contributes to around 2.6% share of paper manufacturing in the world.
The major states contributing to the highest paper production in India are Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Orrisa, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
Other states that produce a measurably good amount of paper are Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Rise in Demand for Paper and Paper Products in India
With the growth and development of industries and several organizations, there is a rise in demand for papers and paper products.
Many people and organizations are focusing on using paper instead of non-degradable items. People are becoming aware of environmental protection and the importance of using bio-degradable products made from paper.
This has resulted in an increased demand for paper mill production.
The actual rise in the demand for paper is observed from 13 million tonnes to 20 million tonnes. And, trust us, this is a huge number.
Rise in Demand for Paper Making Machines in India
The growth of paper mills has given rise to the demand for papermaking machines. Thus, the paper manufacturing machinery industry is also a huge part of the paper industry that serves it throughout.
The papermaking machine is a complete setup of different parts of the machinery and equipment that carry out various operations to manufacture paper. The process of papermaking is long and requires several materials right from the raw material to the addition of chemicals and odors.
Several big machinery industries have evolved in India over time and have conquered the market for pulp and paper making.
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Advancements in Paper Making Raw Material
In the beginning, the Indian paper industry relied on the cutting of wood and bamboo for papermaking.
However, with time, the cutting of trees for papermaking was stopped and more advanced methods like recycling were introduced to the paper industry.
The recycling involved using old and waste papers and other fibrous material for the manufacturing of new papers.
Nowadays the material used for making paper is Wood pulp, Non-wood pulp, and recycled paper pulp are mainly used.
There are special plant cultivations done for producing wood for papermaking.
Conclusion
Paper Industry in India is unending because of our large population. The paper industry provides jobs and builds the economy for the nation. Every year, paper production in India increases by certain parameters which is a definite symbol of growth.
As people are becoming more concerned about the environment, a lot of the population prefers the use of bio-degradable paper over plastic and other environmentally hazardous products.
Therefore, the paper industry in India is not going for a downfall in the coming years. More and more people should come forward and try to improve the trends in the industry.
