Archive · 23 Dec 2025
India Develops Eco-Friendly Latex Paint
Scientists in India have created a new kind of paint made from natural rubber.
This paint is good for the environment.
The technology was given to a company called Kerala Paints Industries.
A minister named V.N. Vasavan said this new paint is a big step forward.
He also said it's important to use more natural rubber in India to help the people who grow it.
The Rubber Board is working on making more useful and eco-friendly products from natural rubber.
Rubber Research Institute of India developed a latex-based, eco-friendly paint.
Technology transferred to Kerala Paints Industries Pvt Ltd.
Kerala Minister V.N. Vasavan emphasized the importance of enhancing domestic natural rubber consumption.
Rubber Products Incubation Centre (RPIC) developed the technology.
Rubber Board committed to creating innovative, sustainable products from natural rubber.
- Who
- Rubber Research Institute of India and Kerala Paints Industries Pvt Ltd
- What
- Development of latex-based, eco-friendly paint
- When
- December 23, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance domestic consumption of natural rubber and provide better returns for rubber growers
- Organization
- Rubber Research Institute of India
- Technology Recipient
- Kerala Paints Industries Pvt Ltd
- Key Figure
- V.N. Vasavan, Kerala Minister for Ports, Co-operation & Devaswom
- Innovation Center
- Rubber Products Incubation Centre (RPIC)
- Executive Director, Rubber Board
- M. Vasanthagesan
- Date
- December 23, 2025