K J Somaiya Institute of Management and AIPMA’s AMTEC Partner to Promote Sustainability and Skill Development in Plastics Sector

Mumbai, August 07, 2025: K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) and the All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association’s (AIPMA) AMTEC have entered into a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote joint initiatives in sustainability, skill development, and innovation in the plastics and manufacturing sectors.

The MoU was signed at the KJSIM campus and outlines a framework for collaborative activities, including certificate programs, research projects, consulting, and knowledge-sharing sessions. The first initiative under this agreement will be a 34-hour certificate course on “Plastics in Sustainability,” which will be conducted by KJSIM faculty at AMTEC’s training facility in Andheri, Mumbai.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Raman Ramachandran, Director of K J Somaiya Institute of Management, said, “K J Somaiya Institute of Management’s collaboration with AMTEC’s AIPMA is a timely and meaningful step towards addressing that issue. Through this certificate program, we aim to bring scientific depth, practical insights, and a sense of responsibility towards how professionals engage with plastics in the broader context of sustainability and to better equip them to contribute solutions in the plastics ecosystem.”

AMTEC, the training and academic arm of AIPMA, offers technical infrastructure and industry access, with a particular focus on supporting the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. AIPMA is India’s largest plastics industry body, comprising over 5,000 direct and associate members.

Mr. Arvind Mehta, Chairman of the Governing Council at AIPMA, remarked, “AMTEC is delighted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with KJ Somaiya Institute of Management. This gives the plastic industry, mostly in the SME sector, to benefit from this association. AMTEC will work closely with the KJSIM faculty and bring value to the industry in promoting sustainability.”

The MoU signing was attended by senior representatives from both organizations and marks the beginning of a long-term academic-industry partnership aimed at developing sustainable practices and preparing industry professionals to meet future challenges.