Maharashtra Bioplastics Policy 2026

– Highlights from , official policy yet not available on a public platform

Goal
Turn Maharashtra into India’s bioplastics manufacturing hub by leveraging its sugarcane surplus. Target: ₹25,000 crore industry + 1 lakh jobs

3 Core Pillars

Agri-Industrial Bridge

Integrate 1,00,000+ farmers into bioplastics supply chain
Feedstock: Sugarcane, corn, starch, agri-residue
Diversify farmer income beyond sugar + ethanol

Manufacturing + Investment Push

₹10,000 crore capital outlay earmarked for PLA and other biopolymer plants
Capital subsidy: Up to 25% for new greenfield bioplastics units
Power tariff concession, stamp duty exemption, SGST reimbursement for 7 years
Priority land allotment in MIDC industrial areas

Anti-Greenwashing Rules

Incentives only for new greenfield projects OR brownfield units with 100% new capex dedicated to bioplastics
Strict BIS/ASTM compostability certification required
No subsidies for conventional plastic units doing minor tweaks

Support Ecosystem

R&D: Tie-ups with institutes for bioplastic material development
Demand Creation: Mandatory % bioplastic packaging for govt departments, canteens, events
Infrastructure: Push for industrial composting facilities. PLA needs 55-60°C to degrade

Why Maharashtra?