Bioyug on Wheels Sparks Interest in Ahmedabad

02 Sep 2025 CW Team

The event, held in collaboration with CIPET Ahmedabad, attracted students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and sustainability advocates from across the region. It featured:

A live tour of Bioyug on Wheels, showcasing bio-based products made from 100 per cent compostable PLA bioplastics
Live demonstrations, expert Q&A sessions, and interactive exhibits
Hands-on learning modules and networking between academia and industry
A seminar and panel discussion centred on India’s bioeconomy and future sustainable development

The day-long programme created a confluence of ideas, driving dialogue and collaboration in support of a greener, innovation-led future. Senior leaders including Dr S. K. Nayak, former Director General of CIPET, and Shri Paritosh Diwasali, Director of CIPET Ahmedabad, shared insights into the evolving landscape of bio-based technologies in India. They stressed the importance of policy support, research, and skills development in scaling sustainable alternatives.

Executives from leading bioplastics firms—Deltora Biopolymers Pvt Ltd and Vision Industries, Ahmedabad—offered industry insights into the commercial potential of bio-based solutions.

Ms Shweta Suryawanshi, Sales Head of BCML’s PLA Division, noted:

“The enthusiasm and exchange of ideas in Ahmedabad underscore the growing momentum for sustainable solutions. Bioyug on Wheels continues to support India’s sustainability goals by promoting viable bio-based alternatives.”

Launched in Mumbai in May 2025, Bioyug on Wheels has already visited Bhopal and Indore and is now poised to travel south to Kochi, Kerala. By engaging stakeholders across academia, policy, and industry, the initiative seeks to build awareness about compostable bioplastics, support circular economy practices, and accelerate India’s transition to a sustainable industrial future.

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Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd successfully hosted the Ahmedabad leg of its nationwide outreach programme, Bioyug on Wheels, on 30 August 2025 at CIPET Ahmedabad. This immersive initiative aimed to advance the discourse on a circular economy by spotlighting cutting-edge innovations in the bioeconomy, with a focus on PLA-based compostable bioplastics.The event, held in collaboration with CIPET Ahmedabad, attracted students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and sustainability advocates from across the region. It featured:A live tour of Bioyug on Wheels, showcasing bio-based products made from 100 per cent compostable PLA bioplasticsLive demonstrations, expert Q&A sessions, and interactive exhibitsHands-on learning modules and networking between academia and industryA seminar and panel discussion centred on India’s bioeconomy and future sustainable developmentThe day-long programme created a confluence of ideas, driving dialogue and collaboration in support of a greener, innovation-led future. Senior leaders including Dr S. K. Nayak, former Director General of CIPET, and Shri Paritosh Diwasali, Director of CIPET Ahmedabad, shared insights into the evolving landscape of bio-based technologies in India. They stressed the importance of policy support, research, and skills development in scaling sustainable alternatives.Executives from leading bioplastics firms—Deltora Biopolymers Pvt Ltd and Vision Industries, Ahmedabad—offered industry insights into the commercial potential of bio-based solutions.Ms Shweta Suryawanshi, Sales Head of BCML’s PLA Division, noted:“The enthusiasm and exchange of ideas in Ahmedabad underscore the growing momentum for sustainable solutions. Bioyug on Wheels continues to support India’s sustainability goals by promoting viable bio-based alternatives.”Launched in Mumbai in May 2025, Bioyug on Wheels has already visited Bhopal and Indore and is now poised to travel south to Kochi, Kerala. By engaging stakeholders across academia, policy, and industry, the initiative seeks to build awareness about compostable bioplastics, support circular economy practices, and accelerate India’s transition to a sustainable industrial future.

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