HANDMADE PAPER UNIT BASED ON COTTON RAGS-19

Abstract

The Handmade paper Industy has become more popular because of its eco-friendly nature and has a significant impact for growing forest and preserving the greenery. The water and air pollution is also negligible. The export of handmade paper is increased in multiples with the growing awareness in developed and developing countries. The demand of handmade paper is increasing day by day in domestic as well as in international market. Handmade paper production meets only 0.5% of total requirement of paper in India. Considering the past experience, it is observed that sustainable potential for increasing its contribution towards bridging the gap by producing different grades of papers adopting intermediate technology, utilisation of rural agricultural waste and there by providing gainful employment.