Govt sets up development council for pulp, paper and allied industries

The government has set up a 25-member development council for pulp, paper and allied industries, to spur growth of the sector.

"The central government hereby establishes the council and appointed members for a period of two years," a gazette notification has said.

J K Paper Ltd President A S Mehta will be the chairman of the council.

The members also include President of Indian Paper Manufactures Associations; President of Indian Agro and Recycled Paper Mills Association; President of Indian Newsprint Manufacturers Association (INMA), among others.