Yamunanagar’s Plywood Sector Crumbles: Wood Scarcity Threatens Thousands
Yamunanagar’s thriving plywood industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, brought on by a severe shortage of raw material. The crisis is impacting thousands of workers and businesses alike.
Competition from Uttar Pradesh, which offers lucrative industry incentives, has severely impacted the supply of wood to Yamunanagar. This competition, coupled with high electricity costs, is squeezing profit margins.
Adding to the woes is a recent ban on eucalyptus plantations, a key source of wood for plywood manufacturing. This has drastically reduced the availability of raw material, pushing many units to the brink.
Industry representatives are demanding urgent government intervention. They are calling for regulatory changes to level the playing field and, crucially, the lifting of the eucalyptus plantation ban.
The survival of this vital industry, and the livelihoods of countless families dependent on it, hangs in the balance. The government’s response will be crucial in determining the future of Yamunanagar’s plywood sector and its contribution to the state’s economy.
