This is the second certification that Pragati has obtained, first being the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) accreditation.

"We are extremely pleased to receive these certifications for our plants. It endorses our companies' commitment to adhering to excellent environmental measures while driving superb quality into all our products," said P Narendra, managing director of Pragati.

PEFC is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification. It offers customers and consumers the option to choose products from environmentally and socially responsible and economically viable forestry.