Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Ranchi, in association with MSME-Development Institute, Ranchi, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India organised a one-day technical seminar on ‘Business Opportunities in Recycling of Plastic Waste’ on – February 08.
The objective of this programme to provide information to the entrepreneurs about the latest technology of recycling plastic waste and to increase the knowledge about effective means and related issues of plastic waste management. Also, the latest environmental regulations and regulations related to the management of plastic waste of the Government of India were also made available. More than 150 entrepreneurs participated in the program and got information.
The programme was inaugurated by Secretary, Industries, Praveen Kumar Toppo, by lighting the lamp. AK Rao, Director and Head, CIPET, Ranchi gave a welcome address and apprised all the attendees about the CIPET and its purpose. Gaurav, Assistant Director, MSME-Development Institute, Ranchi, explained the plans of MSMEs and made the MSME entrepreneurs aware of various financial assistance available by the government. Subsequently, Shri Arun Kumar, Director, Higher Technical Education and Skill Development, Government of Jharkhand stated in his address that new entrepreneurs should come forward and set up enterprises related to recycling of plastic waste to improve their well being and society.Toppo said in his inaugural address that there are many myths and confusions related to recycling of plastic waste, about which the correct information is not available with the people. This seminar is a unique effort in itself, which will enable the public to get the right information and enterprising people in the management of plastic waste will come forward and make the society free of plastic waste. Industry Secretary Unveiled and announced the commencement of the seminar. He appreciated the efforts of CIPET, Ranchi and wished a bright future for MSME entrepreneurs.
Dr. Sameer Joshi, who came from Plast India Foundation, Mumbai, gave a very interesting presentation about creating new products by recycling plastic waste and introduced the participants to the comparative scenarios of ancient times and new times society.
He also said that fuel, roads, clothes and various everyday use items can be manufactured through plastic waste. Subsequently, Imtiaz Ali from Sarthak Plastic Collection Center, Bhopal gave a presentation about plans to improve the lives of plastic waste pickers.After lunch, Parthasarathy, Managing Director, e-Campus, Bangalore, made a presentation on e-waste recycling through video conferencing via Skype. Mr. Sion Manna of Raju Bosano Extrusion Private Limited, Kolkata gave his presentation on the topic "Wood Plastic Composite: A Recent Trend".
The officials of RBI / PNB / SBI apprised the participants about the various financial support available for the plastic waste recycling business.
Thereafter, Abhit Lakra, Senior Technical Officer elaborated on various efforts made by CIPET related to recycling of plastic waste and gave appropriate answers to the questions of the participants.
Abhishek Kumar Bakshi, Administrative Officer, CIPET, Ranchi proposed the vote of thanks. B Srikar Mintu Kumar, Accounts Officer of CIPET, Ranchi and Sandeep Singh, Investigator, Pramod Kumar, Senior Hindi Translator and other employees of MSME-Development Institute, Ranchi, participated in the successful organization of the seminar.