IIP, JNTU sign MoU on packaging courses

Masab Tank: IndiaN Institute of Packaging (IIP) Hyderabad enters a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JNTU (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University), a State-run university in Hyderabad.

The MoU is inked to accord recognition to the courses - the existing 2 years Post Graduate Diploma(PGDP) and futuristic planned 2 years Post Graduation Program(M.Sc) in Packaging Technology run by IIP Hyderabad - and any other programmes introduced in future by IIP.

The programmes in packaging and other relevant areas of specialisation are offered exclusively at IIP Campus Hyderabad to achieve world-class excellence and international standards.

IIP is a national apex body which was set up in 1966 by the packaging and allied industries and the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, with the specific objective of improving the packaging standards in the country.

JNTUH will provide academic support and recognition for successful completion of the programs leading to the award of PGDP / M Sc in Packaging Technology. The certificate for PGDP/M Sc in Packaging Technology (PT) will be awarded jointly by IIP and JNTUH signed by competent authorities of IIP and JNTUH.

The MoU was signed between Prof (Dr) TanweerAlam, Director of IIP, and Dr M Manzoor Hussain, Registrar of JNTU at JNTU Campus, Kukatpally, and exchanged between Prof (Dr) TanweerAlam, Director of IIP Mumbai and Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, Vice-Chancellor of JNTU at a brief function held at BRK Bhavan, Saifabad.

In recent years, packaging education has been seen as one of the most viable options for career development. The domestic market size of packaging stands at approximately $ 75 billion and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17-18% in the next five years. To tap the potential of this scale, the sector needs research-led growth to remain competitive with countries like China.