A major constraint in the growth of the Indian paper industry is the lack of access to supply of quality primary raw material at competitive prices, be it wood or recovered fibre or agro fibre. This major handicap has put the Indian paper industry at a considerable disadvantage in its quest for global competitiveness. Today, the demand for paper in India is estimated to grow at 6-8% per annum. The Indian paper industry will be the fastest growing paper industry in the world. The Indian paper in