Packaging may soon be Uttaranchal's new business

The packaging industry in Uttaranchal is in its nascent stage. According to an estimate, the total turnover by various packaging units in the state stands at Rs 15-20 crore per year.

But the ongoing industrial boom in the state would augment the demand for the packaging industry, which may increase the total business to Rs 300 crores, a survey conducted recently has revealed.

Keeping in view of the increasing demand, a special workshop was organised for packaging industries in Uttaranchal jointly by the Indian Industries Association and the Small Industries Service Institute. Nearly 25 representatives from different packaging industries participated in the workshop.

Deepak Khedkar, joint director, Indian Institute of Packaging, also held special training sessions for these industrialists at Haldwani, a township on the foothills of Nainital. Khedkar discussed in details about bar coding and its usage in inventory and product management.

"We have had a very good session in which representatives from small and big industries participated," said Pankaj Gupta, president, IIA Uttaranchal unit. Khedkar also visited various industries in the area.