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National Paper Day 2026 Highlights Sustainability in India
On August 3, 2026, people in New Delhi celebrated National Paper Day.
They gathered at Bharat Mandapam with seven big paper groups.
They talked about how paper is good for the planet because it can be made from plants, reused, and turned into new paper many times.
The leaders said the paper industry uses wood from farms and keeps water use low.
They also said paper can replace single‑use plastic.
The event was the first time all parts of the paper chain met together to share ideas.
Everyone from makers to students joined to learn and help keep paper sustainable.
National Paper Day 2026 was celebrated in New Delhi by seven major paper industry associations.
The event highlighted paper’s renewable, recyclable, biodegradable nature and its role in the circular economy.
Speakers emphasized sustainable sourcing, low‑carbon manufacturing, reduced freshwater use, and high recyclability of paper.
Participants included manufacturers, traders, converters, printers, researchers, academicians, and students.
It was the first collaboration of the entire fibre value chain on a single platform.
- Who
- Indian paper industry associations and stakeholders
- What
- National Paper Day 2026 celebration focusing on sustainability
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India
- When
- August 3, 2026
- Why
- To showcase paper's sustainability credentials and promote circular economy
Key facts
- Event
- National Paper Day 2026
- Date
- August 3, 2026
- Location
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Organizers
- Federation of Paper Traders Association, Indian Paper Manufacturers Association, Indian Agro & Recycled Paper Mills Association, Indian Pulp & Paper Technical Association, Indian Newsprint Manufacturers Association, Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers, All India Federation of Master Printers
- Focus
- Sustainability and circular economy
Quotes
Mr. Harshpati Singhania
Past President, IPMA and Chairman & Managing Director, JK Paper Ltd.
“"Paper is perhaps the only product whose raw materials are sustainably sourced, biodegradable, compostable and recyclable."”
theprint.in
“"The cornerstone of circularity and a true example of sustainability."”
theprint.in
Sources
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