Paper manufacturing has also evolved in the years with the advent of better technology. There used to be a time when raw materials like linen (from rags) were used. They were then washed and macerated into pulp, paper moulds were made, and then sent for pressing, sizing and finishing.

Increase in demand of paper and wood pulp, paper industry has started harvesting trees for commercial purposes and replacing the same after they are cut. Paper mills use all parts of the tree at various stages of production for energy and for pulping unlike other industries hence nothing is wasted. The various steps taken to manufacture paper are:

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‘Paper’, derived from ‘Papyrus’ is largely made from trees. Different kinds of trees are used for giving different attributes to paper as they provide different types of fibers. Per say; coniferous softwood trees like fir and spruce produce long fibers and they give high strength property to papers whereas; hardwood trees like birch produce short fibers and are used to make bulky papers. In spite of technological advancements in processes of manufacturing paper, there still remains a big challenge to make its production process environmentally sound. Read more

Written records have been an important part of communication since the beginning of civilization. Although various forms of writing have been found since centuries, it has not been the same for paper. Man tried all sorts of alternatives to write on; like cloth, bark, wood, leaves, ceramics etc. In fact, the early men used to make drawings on walls, tablets etc. for recording thoughts, but it was neither practical nor a portable method. About 5000 years ago, the Egyptians used strips of Papyrus plant found near Nile River to create smooth sheets for writing by macerating the plant into pulp, drying and pressing it whereas Greeks and Romans used waxed tablets. Pergamums are known to have used a substance made from sheep skin called parchments. Read more

Sirsa district of Haryana has become the first district in India to be running 100% on CFLs (Compact Fluroscent Lamps). It came as an outcome of a campaign to replace incandescent bulbs with energy efficient CFLs and was initiated by the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) in May last year.

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Hamari Kaksha- a class apart, is a voluntary organization that works for the upliftment of children that belong to economically backward strata of society. It tries to provide opportunities of learning and understanding and uses innovative teaching methods to assist the kids in doing well in all spheres of life.

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