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.

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

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।

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

🌱📦 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 #WorldPackagingDay #WorldPackagingDay2026 #FoodPackaging #FoodLoss #SustainablePackaging #PackagingInnovation #PosterCompetition #StudentInnovation #IndianInstituteOfPackaging #IIP #WPO #Worldpackagingorganisation #Packaging #Sustainability #FoodTechnology #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration

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 🔗 zoom.us/launch/chat/v2/eyJza… 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

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

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

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. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/… @DoC_GoI @MoFPI_GOI @commercegov @DPIITGoI @dgftindia @CMOMaharashtra @nimsmeeconnect @MSDESkillIndia @icar_cife @mygovindia @FisheriesGoI @MahaDGIPR @MissionUmed @moesgoi @shipmin_india @icar_cife @FisheriesGoI @ICAR_CMFRI @mygovindia #BlueEconomy #BlueEconomyIndia #MarineFisheries #Fisheries #FishProcessing #Seafood #FisherwomenEmpowerment #CoastalEconomy #WomenEmpowerment #SkillDevelopment #ValueAddition #Maharashtra #Mumbai #AtmanirbharBharat