Bagasse, a by-product of sugar manu- facturing industry, is used for the production of

Bagasse is the fibrous residue remaining after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juice [2]. It is a significant by-product of the sugar manufacturing industry and serves as a primary raw material for the production of paper, paperboard, and newsprint [3]. Due to its high cellulose content, bagasse is an eco-friendly alternative to wood pulp, helping to reduce deforestation. In India, while bamboo is a major source, bagasse is increasingly utilized in both large-scale and handmade paper units because it is cost-effective and matures faster than timber [3]. While bagasse ash can be used as a partial substitute in cement or bricks due to its silica content, the primary industrial application for the raw by-product itself is in the pulp and paper industry.

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1. [1] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 25: Agriculture > Sugar Crops > p. 353
2. [2] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Sugarcane (Saccharum spp) > p. 34
3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > PAPER INDUSTRY > p. 56