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West Godavari district of A.P. bets big on green silica industry

The paddy-rich district aims to process husk into precipitated silica and silica gel, which have high demand in automotive, cosmetric and other industries, ensuring monetisation of farm waste

First seen · 7:38 PM UTCMay 12, 2026

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West Godavari district of A.P. bets big on green silica industryThe paddy-rich district aims to process husk into precipitated silica and silica gel, which have high demand in automotive, cosmetric and other industries, ensuring monetisation of farm waste
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