Make in India

PadCare Labs Turns Used Sanitary Pads Into Cellulose and Plastic Through Indian Recycling Technology

Pune-based PadCare Labs is attempting to change that model by treating used sanitary pads as a source of recoverable materials rather than as waste that must simply be destroyed. Founded in 2018 by mechanical engineer and sanitation entrepreneur Ajinkya Dhariya, the company has developed an integrated system covering disposal, collection, transport, disinfection, processing and material recovery. Its central technology separates used sanitary products into reusable cellulose and plastic that can return to productive applications.

Cochin Shipyard Reaffirms L1 Position for ₹5,000-Crore Indian Navy Survey Vessel Programme

The Next Generation Survey Vessels are intended to strengthen the Indian Navy’s hydrographic survey capability. The Defence Acquisition Council had approved their procurement in September 2023 as part of a wider package of capital acquisition proposals. The new vessels are expected to improve the Navy’s ability to conduct hydrographic operations in coastal and offshore waters.