Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at an event of 'Bioyug Green Command' organised by Balrampur Chini Mills on World Environment Day, in Lucknow on Friday. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak also present.
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Marking World Environment Day, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML), in collaboration with the Lucknow Cantonment Board, on Friday launched a platform for the bioplastics ecosystem.The Bioyug Green Command 2026, a first-of-its-kind platform, is dedicated to advancing India's bioplastics ecosystem, the company said in a statement.The initiative was launched in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.Speaking on the occasion, Vivek Saraogi, Chairman & Managing Director, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, said, "India stands at a defining moment in its sustainability journey, where economic growth and environmental responsibility must advance hand in hand. The transition from conventional materials to sustainable alternatives is not merely an environmental imperative but an opportunity to build new industries, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and create long-term value for society." "Through Bioyug Green Command 2026, we are bringing together government, industry, institutions and communities to accelerate this transition and demonstrate how innovation-led solutions can contribute meaningfully to a cleaner, greener and more self-reliant India," he said.Avantika Saraogi, Executive Director, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, said, "The transition to biomaterials is not merely an environmental imperative; it is an economic opportunity. It is about empowering farmers, creating new industries, and strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat."The last century belonged to oil and petrochemicals; the next can belong to farmers and fields. The materials of the future will not only be mined from beneath the earth but cultivated above it, through the power of agriculture."Published on June 6, 2026
