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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated India's first demonstration facility for biopolymers in Pune.

National | Dated: 21 Oct 2024

On October 13, 2024, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, virtually opened India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers in Jejuri, Pune, Maharashtra.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The facility was created by Praj Industries Limited, a Pune-based multinational engineering company.
  • - It aims to produce Polylactic Acid (PLA) bioplastic using advanced, locally developed technology.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Polylactic acid (PLA) is a natural polymer designed as an alternative to commonly used petroleum-based plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
  • (ii) India ranks 12th in the world in biotechnology and 3rd in the Asia-Pacific region. It is also the largest vaccine producer and has the third largest startup ecosystem.
  • (iii) India's bioeconomy is expected to exceed US$ 150 billion in 2023 and reach US$ 300 billion by 2030.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently inaugurated India's first demonstration facility for biopolymers?

Correct Answer: Dr.Jitendra Singh

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