PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Serampore
Explanation
The first mechanized paper mill in India was set up in Serampore (Srirampur), West Bengal, in 1812 by the Christian missionary Dr. William Carey. This marked the beginning of modern paper manufacturing in the Indian subcontinent. Later, a more successful modern mill, the Royal Paper Mill, was established in Bally, Howrah in 1870.
Key Points
- > Location: Serampore, West Bengal.
- > Year established: 1812.
- > Founder: Dr. William Carey (Baptist missionary).
- > The first modern paper mill on a large scale was the Royal Paper Mill at Bally (1870).
- > Serampore is also famous for the first Indian printing press.
- > Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh is famous for newsprint paper mills.
- > West Bengal was the pioneer of industrialization during the British era.
Additional Information
First Industries in India
| Industry | First Location | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Paper Mill | Serampore, WB | 1812 |
| Cotton Textile | Fort Gloster, Kolkata | 1818 |
| Jute Mill | Rishra, WB | 1855 |
| Iron & Steel | Kulti, WB | 1870 |
Memory Tips
- Serampore connection: Serampore is famous for both the first printing press and the first paper mill. They logically go together.