Presidents Desk
From the Presidents Desk
Vol No. 13, Issue No. 01, July 2024
Dear Members,
Greetings from Organization of Plastics Processors of India!
The festival time is just around the corner. I wish you and your families a very happy, prosperous and peaceful Dussehra and Diwali.
The plastics processing industry is growing rapidly in spite of several challenges – market fluctuations, raw material shortages, evolving regulatory standards and lack of skilled manpower. With this objective in mind the Government of India and Maharashtra Government have established dedicated departments and institutions to give fillip to the skilling of manpower.
In order to overcome the lack of skilled manpower PlastIndia International University (PIU) commenced its operations at Vapi on 5th September 2024. PlastIndia International University is offering B. Tech. in Plastics and Polymer Engineering. The admissions for the academic year 2024 – 2025 are in progress. You may visit their website. University of Massachusetts Lowell partners with PIU to prepare 21st century workforce. The university was established on 9th May 2016 vide Gujarat Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2016. PlastIndia International University (PIU) is India’s first institution dedicated to plastics and sustainability, established under the aegis of PlastIndia Foundation. The mission of PIU is to train professionals who can lead sustainable initiatives in the plastics industry. PIU offers specialized courses and continuing education programs to align with industry needs.
This year the entire country received good rainfall giving hope for bumper agriculture production. This will enhance the demand for agriculture pipes, micro irrigation, agriculture films, etc.
We are working on several programs for members. OPPI Secretariat will inform you about the same.
With Best Wishes,
Dilip Parekh
President