Genesis

Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability (FIPS) was envisioned by Prof. Dr N.C. Saha, Former Director and Principal Executive Officer, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India, India’s premier Institute in Packaging Technology. He is an internationally acclaimed professional with 36 years of rich experience in Packaging Science and Technology.

Along with him, a dedicated educator and passionate advocate of social studies has enthusiastically shared his vision.

Mrs. Purnima Saha has been fostering knowledge to nurture young minds for decades which has inspired her to take on a more proactive role and step into the position of Director at FIPS with the aim to lead and implement meaningful educational initiatives that will leave a lasting impact on society.

On September 07, 2020, The Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability (FIPS) was established with the combined vision of above mentioned two experienced packaging professionals.

FIPS is registered as a non-Government, non-Profit organization under Section 8(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 (CIN: U85300MH2020NPL345503).

In order to promote the awareness of Sustainable packaging, FIPS has launched an International Conference on Responsible Packaging i.e RESPACK in 2022. After having outstanding success in three Consecutive editions, the 4th edition of RESPACK-2025 will be organised at Mumbai during 2nd & 3rd June,2025.

Besides, FIPS in association with National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India has also launched a Bi-annual National Contest on Responsible Packaging Award under the banner of Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability (FIPS) Awards i.e FIPSA award in 2023. Second edition of FIPSA-2025 Award Contest will be held as a Concurrent event with RESPACK-2025.

We are also fortunate to have eminent experts from the industry in the field of Innovative Packaging and Circular Economy as an Esteemed Members of the Organising Committee of RESPack-2025 & FIPSA-2025.

  • Dr Sameer Joshi, Co- Partner, Knoesis Enterprises, Pune deals with the Injection moulding for the manufacturing of Plastics components and a visionary Mentor in Circular Economy.
  • Mr Praveen Bhatia, Board Member, Swiss Group- Wyfag- Polytype India Marketing Pvt Ltd with 25 years experience in Tube packaging, Delhi.
  • Mr Aditya Gupta, Director, Narsingh Dass & Co, New Delhi, deals with manufacturing of paper based Flexible Packaging and Speciality Paper.
  • Mr Vineet K Gupta, Head Technical Marketing (Petrochemicals), HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd.
  • Mr Vikram Bhanushali, Co-founder, Skyi.
  • Mr Ramnathan Balasubramanian, Head- Sales ( Tin Plate), JSW Steel Coated Products Limited.