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India and has served Plastindia Foundation in his guidance, Plastindia Foundation successfully
various leadership roles, most recently as Vice organized PLASTINDIA 2026, further reinforcing
President. Accepting the responsibility, Dr. Raju India’s position on the global plastics map
Desai said: “It is an honor & privilege to serve while promoting sustainability, innovation and
as President of Plastindia Foundation. The Indian international collaboration. The Members of the
plastics industry is entering a transformative Managing Committee for the term 2026–2028
phase driven by innovation, sustainability, are: President – Dr. Raju Desai Vice President
circular economy initiatives and manufacturing – Mr. Dharmendra Gandhi Hon. Treasurer – Dr
excellence. Together with our Managing Sameer Joshi Immediate Past President – Mr.
Committee, industry associations, government Ravish Kamath Members - Mr. Pradeep Rathod,
bodies and stakeholders, we will work towards Mr. Rakesh Shah, Mr. Amit Kumar Agarwal, Mr.
strengthening India’s position as a global plastics Alok Tibrewala, Mr. Alpesh B. Patel, Mr. Ramesh
manufacturing hub while promoting responsible Thummar, Mr. Hemant Minocha, Mr. Vikram
growth, technological advancement, skill Bhadauria, Mr. Jagat Killawala, Prof (Dr.) Shishir
development and sustainability.” Mr. Dharmendra Sinha, Dr. Vishal Verma, Mr. Kamal P. Nanavaty,
Gandhi, elected as Vice President, is Co-founder Mr. Sunil Jain Plastindia Foundation congratulates
of the Mutual Group and an industry veteran with the newly elected office bearers and Managing
over four decades of experience. He has played a Committee members and looks forward to a
pioneering role in introducing advanced polymer dynamic new term dedicated to advancing the
processing technologies in India and has actively interests of the Indian plastics industry through
contributed to several industry bodies, including innovation, sustainability, global partnerships and
serving as President of the Organization of inclusive growth. About Plastindia Foundation
Plastic Processors of India (OPPI). Speaking on Established in 1987, Plastindia Foundation
his new responsibility, Mr. Dharmendra Gandhi is the apex body of the major associations,
said: “Plastindia Foundation has always been organizations and institutions connected with
the driving force behind the growth and global the plastics industry in India. The Foundation
recognition of the Indian plastics industry. I look is committed to promoting the growth and
forward to working closely with Dr. Raju Desai sustainable development of the plastics sector
and the entire Managing Committee to promote through industry collaboration, technology
innovation, sustainability, industry collaboration adoption, skill development, policy advocacy
and value creation for all stakeholders.” and international engagement. It is the organizer
The Foundation also expressed its sincere of the internationally acclaimed PLASTINDIA
appreciation to Mr. Ravish Kamath, the outgoing Exhibition, one of the world’s leading plastics
President, for his dedicated leadership and exhibitions and conferences.
invaluable contribution during his tenure. Under
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