Uttar Pradesh has sanctioned setting up a bioplastic park to combat environmental pollution.

• Bioplastic, also known as natural plastic, is a type of plastic made from natural materials such as corn, sunflower, or sugar beet.
• The park will be developed over an area of 1,000 hectares in Kumbhi village, Gola Gokarannath tehsil, Lakhimpur Kheri district, with an investment of Rs 2,000 crore, said a government spokesperson.
• This forthcoming Bioplastic Park will generate numerous jobs and also attract many supporting industries to the area. Moreover, it promises to boost the local economy and pave the way for future industrial growth in the region.