As a national industry body, Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) represents the resurgent and organized face of paper industry in India.
Large integrated paper mills from private and public sector with a product mix of all varieties of paper (writing, printing, packaging, speciality, paperboards and newsprint) located in all regions and using conventional fibre such as wood and bamboo and also unconventional raw materials like recyclable waste paper, agro-residues, viz. bagasse and wheat straw comprise the membership of IPMA in a broad spectrum.
IPMA came into being in 1998 with merger of more than century old Indian Paper Makers Association, Delhi and the 63 year old Indian Paper Mills Association, Calcutta (Kolkata).
IPMA activities include:
- Interface with government, media, opinion leaders, NGOs and industry associations so as to present the perspective of paper industry and thereby participate in the policy making process
- Promote excellence in paper manufacturing through a jury monitored presentation of awards
- Network with international paper industry/ forestry organizations for better visibility to Indian paper industry
- Coordinate with research institutes and arrange platforms for industry-research collaboration
- Sponsor and participate in events, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, delegations and promotional activities related to paper industry
Recognition
IPMA President, Vice President, Secretary General and other Committee members have been accorded special privilege by the Government of India by their induction in various government committees including:
- Development Council for Pulp, Paper & Allied Industries
- Cess Committee
- Research Advisory Council of Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute
- Peer & Core Committee of Central Pollution Control Board
- Bureau of Indian Standards
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