Mysore Paper Mills
| Company type | Government-owned company (formerly) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pulp and paper |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Founder | Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Fate | Operations halted; plans for privatisation announced |
| Headquarters | Bhadravathi , India |
Area served | India |
Number of employees | (varied, many opted for voluntary retirement after closure) (2016) |
Mysore Paper Mill Limited (MPM), situated in Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India, was founded in 1936 by Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the Maharaja of Mysore at that time. The enterprise transitioned to government ownership in 1977 and achieved ISO certification in 2004.
Closure
Operations at MPM were halted in 2016. The government has announced plans to privatise the firm, whereas employees have called for its reinstatement. After shutting down, a significant number of workers chose to participate in a voluntary retirement scheme. Additionally, the company has released tenders aimed at the liquidation of its assets.