Lignocellulosic natural fibres: India'sgreen path to SDGs
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Arvind Kumar Singh
ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700 121
Keywords:
Bioethanol, Carbon sequestration, Circular bioeconomy, Plastic alternatives, Sustainable development goalsAbstract
Lignocellulosic natural fibres such as jute, kenaf, ramie, sunnhemp and sisal constitute a strategic renewable resource base for India’s transition towards a low-carbon, and circular bioeconomy. Research-led innovations from ICAR-CRIJAF have enabled biodegradable alternatives to plastics, enhanced carbon sequestration of 3.8 t C/ha/year, and unlocked second-generation bioethanol potential of up to 12,000 L/ha, achieving around 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with fossil petrol. These fibres integrate agricultural sustainability, industrial resilience, farmer welfare and national commitments to the Sustainable development goals.
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