The Government of India has plans to upgrade Cachar Paper Mill (CPM) located in north eastern state of Assam, The Times of India reported on 07 November.
Ambuj Sharma, additional secretary of the department of heavy industries, realised the need of modern technology and machinery to enhance the mill’s competitiveness during his visit to CPM. According to the news report, Sharma has chalked out the plan of action after inspecting the mill.
CPM is part of state owned Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited and the only major industrial undertaking in south Assam and the adjoining states of Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura. The mill lacks infrastructural facilities due to remote location.
CPM has the annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes. The mill recorded its highest annual production of 103,155 tonnes in 2006.
