- Before modern mills, paper was made by hand in various parts of India. - Early attempts at mechanized or improved paper production in the 19th century included the Serampore venture. - The Royal Indian Paper Mills in 1862 near Kolkata is considered one of the first successful modern paper mills using imported machinery on a larger scale. However, the 1832 date aligns with one of the options and is sometimes cited for the Serampore mill associated with William Carey.
When is the first paper mill established in India?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2023 · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Limited Growth of Modern Industries under British Patronage)
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