Leather, Plastics & Rubber

Naini Tissues is planning an expansion of its writing & printing paper manufacturing project from 140 TPD to 170 TPD & a new 10 MW biomass-based co-gen power plant at Tehsil Kashipur, dist. Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand on existing land. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 600 million. The project has been applied for environmental clearance. According to MoEF sources, the total plant area is 51.7 acres & 33% of the area will be developed as green belt. The project will entail upgradation and increasing the efficiency of process. The capacity of pulp production will be enhanced from 117.63 TPD to 138.5 TPD. Power requirement will be sourced from UPCL, proposed co-gen power plant and DG sets. The auxiliary fuel for the power plant will be 15% coal. The project is likely to be completed in 12 months, after obtaining requisite clearances/ consents from the respective bodies. [Info as of: Sept. `16]

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