Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP)

Indian Institute of Packaging setup in May 1966 is an autonomous Institute under administrative control of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

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Director, IIP Reviews Progress at IIP Lucknow

Shri Dnyaneshwar B. Patil, IAS, Director, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), visited the IIP Lucknow Centre to review its academic activities, infrastructure development and ongoing initiatives. He interacted with faculty, staff and stakeholders and reviewed academic programmes, training, laboratory facilities, industry engagement and future development plans. The Director inspected the ongoing construction work under the TIES Scheme and directed that the remaining works be completed by the end of November, as mandated by the Ministry, with due emphasis on quality, functionality and future requirements.

The review was attended by Shri Badri Prashad, Executive Engineer, Uttar Pradesh Small Industries Corporation (UPSIC); Shri Gaurav Vivek, Assistant Commissioner, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB); Ms. Deepa Rao, representatives of IEDUP; and faculty members of IIP Lucknow.

Prof. (Dr.) Tanweer Alam, In-Charge, IIP Lucknow Centre, presented the Centre’s key achievements and initiatives. The Director appreciated the progress and emphasized strengthening academic quality, infrastructure, student support and industry collaboration.

The visit concluded with discussions on further strengthening IIP Lucknow as a centre for education, training, testing, research and industry support.

The visit concluded with discussions on further strengthening IIP Lucknow as a centre for education, training, testing, research and industry support.

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The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Mumbai, actively participated in Swachhata Pakhwada – Special Campaign 6.0 by undertaking cleanliness drives and campus beautification initiatives. From promoting cleanliness and hygiene to enhancing the greenery and overall appearance of the campus, IIP continues to strive towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable environment. 🌱♻️

#IIPMumbai #SwachhataPakhwada #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhBharat #CleanIndiaGreenIndia #CleanCampus #SustainableIndia #GovernmentOfIndia

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आईआईपी लखनऊ में निदेशक द्वारा प्रगति एवं अवसंरचना विकास की समीक्षा

भारतीय पैकेजिंग संस्थान (IIP) के निदेशक, श्री ज्ञानेश्वर बी. पाटिल, IAS ने IIP लखनऊ केंद्र का दौरा कर शैक्षणिक गतिविधियों, अवसंरचना विकास एवं चल रही पहलों की समीक्षा की। उन्होंने संकाय सदस्यों, कर्मचारियों एवं संबंधित हितधारकों से संवाद किया तथा शैक्षणिक कार्यक्रमों, प्रशिक्षण, प्रयोगशाला सुविधाओं, उद्योग सहभागिता एवं भविष्य की विकास योजनाओं की जानकारी ली।

समीक्षा बैठक में श्री बद्री प्रसाद, अधिशासी अभियंता, उत्तर प्रदेश लघु उद्योग निगम (UPSIC); श्री गौरव विवेक, सहायक आयुक्त, निर्यात प्रोत्साहन ब्यूरो (EPB); UIED के प्रतिनिधि तथा IIP लखनऊ के संकाय सदस्य उपस्थित रहे।

निदेशक ने TIES योजना के अंतर्गत चल रहे निर्माण कार्यों का निरीक्षण किया तथा मंत्रालय द्वारा निर्धारित निर्देशानुसार शेष कार्यों को नवंबर के अंत तक गुणवत्ता एवं कार्यात्मकता पर विशेष ध्यान देते हुए पूरा करने के निर्देश दिए।

प्रो. (डॉ.) तनवीर आलम, प्रभारी, IIP लखनऊ केंद्र, ने केंद्र की प्रमुख उपलब्धियों एवं गतिविधियों का प्रस्तुतीकरण दिया। निदेशक ने प्रगति की सराहना करते हुए शैक्षणिक गुणवत्ता, अवसंरचना, छात्र सहायता एवं उद्योग सहभागिता को और सुदृढ़ करने पर बल दिया।

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Director, IIP Reviews Progress at IIP Lucknow

Shri Dnyaneshwar B. Patil, IAS, Director, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), visited the IIP Lucknow Centre to review its academic activities, infrastructure development and ongoing initiatives. He interacted with faculty, staff and stakeholders and reviewed academic programmes, training, laboratory facilities, industry engagement and future development plans. The Director inspected the ongoing construction work under the TIES Scheme and directed that the remaining works be completed by the end of November, as mandated by the Ministry, with due emphasis on quality, functionality and future requirements.

The review was attended by Shri Badri Prashad, Executive Engineer, Uttar Pradesh Small Industries Corporation (UPSIC); Shri Gaurav Vivek, Assistant Commissioner, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB); Ms. Deepa Rao, representatives of IEDUP; and faculty members of IIP Lucknow.

Prof. (Dr.) Tanweer Alam, In-Charge, IIP Lucknow Centre, presented the Centre’s key achievements and initiatives. The Director appreciated the progress and emphasized strengthening academic quality, infrastructure, student support and industry collaboration.

The visit concluded with discussions on further strengthening IIP Lucknow as a centre for education, training, testing, research and industry support.

The visit concluded with discussions on further strengthening IIP Lucknow as a centre for education, training, testing, research and industry support.

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Strengthening India’s Packaging Ecosystem through Innovation & Collaboration.

The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Mumbai, had the privilege of welcoming Ms. Kapil Chaudhary, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, along with Ms. Anoopa Nair, Director, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), on 24th September 2026.

On behalf of the Indian Institute of Packaging, Shri Dnyaneshwar Patil, Director, IIP, along with senior officials of the Institute, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

During the visit, the dignitaries interacted with IIP officials and reviewed the Institute’s ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s packaging sector through innovation, quality enhancement, skill development, research, sustainability, and industry collaboration.

The visit reaffirmed the significance of collaborative efforts among government institutions, academia, and industry in fostering a robust, sustainable, and globally competitive packaging ecosystem for India.

The Indian Institute of Packaging sincerely appreciates Ms. Kapil Chaudhary and Ms. Anoopa Nair for their valuable visit, guidance, and encouragement. Their engagement further strengthens the Institute’s commitment to contributing to India’s packaging and export ecosystem.

Together, we remain committed to advancing packaging education, research, innovation, skill development, quality, and sustainable development, in support of India’s vision for a stronger and more globally competitive trade and export ecosystem.

#IndianInstituteOfPackaging #IIPMumbai #DepartmentOfCommerce #GovernmentOfIndia #PackagingIndustry #PackagingInnovation #PackagingEducation #SkillDevelopment #SustainablePackaging #ResearchAndInnovation #IndustryCollaboration #TradeInfrastructure #ExportEcosystem #IndiaPackaging #moci #indianinstituteofpackagin

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🌱📦 A Wonderful World Packaging Day 2026! 📦🌱

Thank you to everyone who joined and supported our webinar on “Advances in Food Packaging to Curtail Food Losses.”

We were delighted to have 100+ participants joining us from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ghana, Bangladesh, and beyond. 🌏

It was truly a wonderful, insightful and informative session, bringing together passionate minds from across countries to discuss the future of sustainable food packaging and reducing food losses.

A special thank you to Prof. Bambang Kuswandi for sharing his valuable expertise, knowledge and insights with us. 🙏

🎨 Poster-Making Competition

Adding to the spirit of creativity and innovation, we also organised a Poster-Making Competition, where students enthusiastically participated and showcased their ideas and creativity around packaging and sustainability.

We were thrilled by the overwhelming participation, and 12 outstanding posters were shortlisted as the best entries. 👏🎨

A big congratulations to all the participating students for their enthusiasm, creativity and efforts! 🌟

Thank you once again to everyone who contributed to making World Packaging Day 2026 a meaningful and successful celebration. 😊

Let’s continue working together towards a more sustainable, innovative and better-packaged future. 🌱📦🌏

@WorldPackOrg1 @DoC_GoI @PIB_India @PIBHindi @CBC_MIB @MIB_India @MIB_Hindi

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World Packaging Day Webinar 2026

The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Mumbai, in collaboration with the World Food Preservation Center, USA, presents a special webinar featuring Prof. Bambang Kuswandi, University of Jember, Indonesia, on:

🎙️ “Food Packaging to Curtail Food Loss”

📅 6 September 2026 (Sunday)
🕚 11:00 AM IST
💻 Online | FREE to attend
🔗 https://t.co/aqET2iS97A

Join us to explore the role of innovative food packaging in reducing food loss and supporting a sustainable future.

@WorldPackOrg1 @DoC_GoI @PIB_India @PIBHindi @CBC_MIB @MIB_India @MIB_Hindi

#WorldPackagingDay #FoodPackaging #FoodLoss #Packaging #IIP #Webinar #Sustainability

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Every product has a story. Packaging is what takes it safely to the world.

This World Packaging Day, let’s celebrate the innovation, sustainability and technology shaping the future of packaging.

Protect. Preserve. Progress.

#WorldPackagingDay #Packaging #SustainablePackaging #Innovation #IIP

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Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri @PiyushGoyal Ji visited the Indian Institute of Packaging (#IIP) on May 15.
He engaged in insightful interactions with IIP officials, students of the Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging, and women trainees from the fisheries sector. Discussions focused on strengthening co-operative fishing, value addition, and advanced packaging infrastructure to further empower the packaging industry.
He also emphasized to increase the student strength and the academic ecosystem of IIP through new courses supporting exports, entrepreneurship, employment generation, and quality-driven products for India’s global growth. Observing that the IIP is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee in 2026, he exhorted the officers to increase the outcome to go forward. 🇮🇳🐟📦

@PiyushGoyalOffc @CimGOI
@DoC_GoI @MakeInIndia @InvestIndia @DGFTIndia
@StartupIndia @PIB_India
@MyGovHindi @mygovindia

[Piyush Goyal Office @PiyushGoyalOffc]

Congratulations to the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) on its 60th Foundation Day.

Over the past six decades, the @IIP_Packaging has been a key player in strengthening India's packaging ecosystem. As packaging needs evolve, the Institute continues to advance quality standards, promote sustainable practices & enhance India's export competitiveness.

[IANS @ians_india]

Mumbai, Maharashtra: After attending the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the Indian Institute of Packaging, Union Minister Jitin Prasada says, "Under the Ministry of Commerce, the Indian Institute of Packaging has completed 60 years of its journey. This is a very important sector and under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is playing a major role in free trade agreements, technology and AI...The quality of Indian packaging will gain recognition globally...This institute laid the foundation for that vision and has now completed 60 years. In the coming years, India will move rapidly towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 and will play an important role globally"

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Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, will inaugurate the Foundation Day celebrations of IIP on 14th May 2026 as the Institute commemorates its Diamond Jubilee - 60 years of excellence and innovation in packaging.

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#IIP #DiamondJubilee #FoundationDay #PackagingIndustry #India

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Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, will inaugurate the Foundation Day celebrations of IIP on 14th May 2026 as the Institute commemorates its Diamond Jubilee - 60 years of excellence and innovation in packaging.

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#IIP #DiamondJubilee #FoundationDay #PackagingIndustry #India

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IIP’s training programme on “Packaging of Value-added fish products for the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Varsova, Mumbai in April 2026 has shown immediate positive impact, as highlighted in today's media report.

Empowering fisher women through skill development, value addition & better packaging for enhanced livelihood opportunities in Maharashtra’s fisheries sector.

https://t.co/BYbtkHTFLe

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#BlueEconomy
#BlueEconomyIndia
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#Seafood
#FisherwomenEmpowerment
#CoastalEconomy
#WomenEmpowerment
#SkillDevelopment
#ValueAddition
#Maharashtra
#Mumbai
#AtmanirbharBharat

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

Big wins for India’s MSMEs.

The India–New Zealand FTA unlocks new employment and export opportunities across labour-intensive sectors like textiles, apparel and leather, while boosting engineering, manufacturing, pharma and chemicals.

From agri and processed foods to high-value industries, this partnership strengthens local enterprises, expands market access and creates jobs, especially for women and youth-led businesses.

#IndiaNZFTA #MSMEExports #JobCreation #IndiaExports #DoC_GoI
@PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

The India–New Zealand FTA unlocks 100% duty-free Market access for Indian exports, eliminates tariffs across all lines, and fast-tracks critical inputs under the Foreign Trade Policy—making trade faster, smoother and more competitive.

From farmers and MSMEs to youth, artisans and women, this partnership strengthens India’s export ecosystem and drives inclusive growth at scale.

#IndiaNZFTA #IndiaExports #TradeGrowth #MSMEExports #DoC_GoI
@PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

A major investment boost for India.

The India–New Zealand FTA unlocks a $20 billion long-term FDI commitment, driving growth across manufacturing, infrastructure, services and innovation.

Backed by a rebalancing mechanism, this investment ensures sustainable growth, supports job creation and strengthens India’s position as a global investment destination.

#IndiaNZFTA #FDI #InvestInIndia #EconomicGrowth #DoC_GoI
@PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

The India–New Zealand FTA unlocks new growth across IT and ITeS, finance, education, tourism and audio-visual sectors, positioning India as a key supplier of skilled workforce to the world.

With access across 118 sectors, MFN commitments in 139 sub-sectors, and 5,000 Temporary Employment Entry visas with stays of up to 3 years, Indian professionals and students gain stronger global mobility and opportunity.

#IndiaNZFTA #MSMEExports #JobCreation #IndiaExports #DoC_GoI
@PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

Big gains for India’s manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Zero-duty access under the India–New Zealand FTA boosts exports across automobiles, electronics, capital goods, plastics and chemicals, enhancing competitiveness and reducing costs.

A strong push for ‘Make in India’ and global value chain integration.

#IndiaNZFTA #MakeInIndia #Manufacturing #IndiaExports #DoC_GoI
@PiyushGoyal @PiyushGoyalOffc @RajeshAgrawal94 @PIB_India

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

A major boost for India’s pharma and wellness sector.

With zero-duty access, fast-track approvals and global recognition of regulatory standards, the India–New Zealand FTA strengthens India’s position as a reliable supplier of affordable medicines.

Faster access. Greater trust. Stronger global presence.

#IndiaNZFTA #PharmaExports #HealthcareIndia #IndiaExports #DoC_GoI
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