Past Seminar PPT’s

Seminar's Past PPT's

Delhi Seminar (Barrier Coating ) held on 3rd - 5th June 2025
(Barrier Coating articles are password protected and accessible to delegates only)

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Indian market size for barrier coated paper, legislation current position of industry and opportunities and challenges	Ashraf Naithani, Mehali Papers Pvt. Ltd. - India
Fundamentals of barrier and its relation to shelf-life of products	Dr. Yves Wyser, (Nestlé) - Switzerland
Fundamentals of barrier and its relation to shelf-life of products	Dr. Yves Wyser, (Nestlé) - Switzerland
Why we shall make a functional fibre-based packaging? Overview of EU legislation (SUPD, PPWR etc.).	Dr. Alexey Vishtal, (MM Board & Paper) - Austria
Barrier coatings on paper and board: Various types of coatings and their properties, coating defects.	Dr. Alexey Vishtal, (MM Board & Paper) - Austria
Aqueous polymer dispersions: Methods of preparation, stabilization, and film formation-Part 1 & 2	Dr. Bernhard Kainz, (Dow) - Germany
Polyvinyl alcohol solutions for barrier coating on paper	Dr. Samuel Michel, (Kuraray) - Germany
Use of minerals in barrier coatings	Dr. Janet Preston, (Artemyn) - UK
Coating method part-1 : Metered & pre-metered coating. Online & offline application of barriers, coating colour preparation & drying	Dr. Alexey Vishtal, (MM Board & Paper) - Austria
Coating methods part-2: Metered & pre-metered coating. Online & offline application of barriers, coating colour preparation & drying	Dr. Alexey Vishtal, (MM Board & Paper) - Austria
Principles of vacuum deposition for creation of functional barrier properties	Nick Copeland, (Bobst) - UK
Biobased & “Plastic-free” coatings	Dr. Alexey Vishtal, (MM Board & Paper) - Austria
Paper physics-Impact of paper and board structure on barrier properties and final properties of packaging	Dr. Alexey Vishtal, (MM Board & Paper) - Austria
Compostability and biodegradability of fibre-based packaging and biobased plastics	Dr. Johannes Zimmer, (Nestlé) - Switzerland
The safety aspect of coated paper in food packaging	Prof. Rajeshwar Matche, (CFTRI) - India
Next generation paper packaging (High barrier coatings for functional applications)	Prof. Kirtiraj Gaikwad, (DPT) - India

Delhi Seminar (Papermaking ) held on 3rd - 5th June 2025

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Introduction To Various Grades of Papers & Its Applications	Dr. R. S. Sapkal, (Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University) - Amravati
Packaging paper & board manufacturing (An overview)	Pankaj Aggarwal, (Bindlas Duplux Ltd) - Muzaffarnagar
Specialty papers	Siddharth Mohanty, (ITC Ltd) - PSPD
Papermaking at a glance – Bird’s view	Dr. Vibhore Rastogi, (DPT) - Saharanpur
Various types of raw material wood/agro-waste/wastepaper	Dr. Puneet Pathak, (Agriliv Research Foundation) - Delhi
Pulping of different raw materials (Wood and Agro-waste)	Dr. Shuank Malik, (ICFRE- Forest Research Institute) -Dehradun
Bleaching of pulp, a brief introduction	Dr. Arvind Sharma, (CPPRI) - Saharanpur
Basics of Chemical Recovery	R. Chandrasekaran, (Enmas Andritz) - Chennai
The Paper Landscape: Market projections, e-commerce influence, and its environmental impacts	Dr. B. P. Thapliyal, (Indian Agro Recycled Papermills Association) - New Delhi
Waste paper processing and deinking operations	Dr. Ramjee Subramanian, (DPT) - Saharanpur
Stock preparation and wet end operation	Dr. Ashish Sharma, (CPPRI) - Saharanpur
Introduction and operation of various types of paper machine	Mr. R. B. Lakshmipathi, (TNPL) - Karur
Surface sizing and coating	Dr. Sanjay Tyagi, (CPPRI) - Saharanpur
Finishing and converting, handling and storage of paper	Mr. R. B. Lakshmipathi, (TNPL) - Karur
Structural and barrier/resistance properties	Dr. Rjeshwar Matche, (CFTRI) - Mysore
Paper and board charateristics with testing of specific defect	Mr. Gouri Shankar Patnaik,
Various properties of papers and their testing	Dr. Dharm Dutt
Environmental sustainability	Mr. S. Ram, (HABER) - Pune

Chandigarh Seminar held on 28th February & 1st March 2025

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
A Next Step in Industrial Digitalization	Dan Smith, , BTG Group
Data-Driven Decision Making in Paper Machines Using Virtual Measurements	Santhosh Kumar N, ABB Global Industries & Services Pvt Ltd
Kuantum’s Leap in Paper Industry: Boosting Productivity and Quality with AI	M.N. Reddy, Kuantum Papers Ltd.
. Digitalization in Action: AI/ML Driven Decision Support in Pulp & Paper	Shankar Das, BTG - A Voith Company
Empowering Productivity and Quality in AI Era	Rakesh Uniyal, Valmet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Prediction of real-time stiffness and moisture % in Paper through AI	Akhilesh Kumar & Sunandan Mallick, JK Paper Mills, Jaykaypur
Leveraging BIG-AI for Proactive Sheet Break Prediction in Pulp and Paper Industries	Dr. Sankaraiah Sreeramula & Kannan Pattabiraman, Turilytix Private Limited Singapore, Optipid consulting, India
Application of AI-based Approach in Paper Making Process	Anurag Dhiman, Saurabh Kolekar, HABER
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in TNPL Paper Conversion Process	R.B.Lakshmipathi Sakthi, TNPL
Case Study of AI-Driven Pulp Bleaching: Achieving Significant Reductions in Chemical Usage	D. Radhakrishnan, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd
Bleaching Process Chemical Optimization and Control in Chemical Bagasse Pulp Mill in TNPL	M.Mahenthran, M.P.N. Balamurugan, TNPL
AI Enhanced Ozone Production for More Efficient Bleached Pulp Production	Alexis Métais, Xylem

Aurangabad Seminar held on 17th and 18th November 2024

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Role of Fluting Medium & Why it is different from liner	Pankaj Shah, Mehta Paper Industries, Mumbai, Maharashtra
India Scenario – Challenges & Opportunities	Manish Patel, The South India Paper Mills Limited, Nanjangud, Karnataka
Imports – User’s Experience	Rajendra Bafna, Panoply Packagings Pvt. Ltd., Sriperumbudur, Tamilnadu
Quality Specifications	Ramkumar Sunkara, Bhargavi Paper Industries LLP, Pune, Maharashtra
Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide as a Dewatering and Strength Booster in Recycled Furnish	Ivan Joedy, Kemira Chemicals India Pvt Ltd.
Optimizing the Use of Rice Straw for Sustainable Packaging Materials (Molded Products, Paper and Board) Production.	Dr. Priti S. Lal, CPPRI, Saharanpur, U.P.
Optimising Cost and Quality in Kraft Paper Production.	Michael von Grumbkow, BTG Group
Revolutionizing Paper Strength and Production	Tajinder Bir Singh Chahal, Axchem India Pvt. Ltd, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Square Drums	Ramkumar Sunkara, Bhargavi Paper Industries LLP, Pune, Maharashtra
Paper Hexacell (Honeycomb)	Niraj Agrawal, Hexacell Packaging Pvt Ltd. Vapi, Gujarat
Mailer Bags, Takeway Boxes & Plates	Raag Todi, Canpac Trends Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Non – Packaging	Jayna Packaging Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ready to Eat Packaging	Shlok Kedia, Ginni Gopal Boards Pvt Ltd. Mumbai, Maharashtra
Market Feedback.	Vishnu Shirodkar, Lavino-kapur Cottons Pvt Ltd, Palghar Maharashtra
Eliminating Foul Odour in Recycled Paper Production	Shiva Sharma, Anmol Polymers Pvt Ltd., Delhi
Odor-Free Paper Making by Anaerobic Treatment in ETP.	Raj Kumar, Parason Machinery (India) Pvt Ltd. Aurangabad
Paper Mill View - Solutions	Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper Ltd, Vapi, Gujarat

Coimbatore Seminar held on 26th and 27th July 2024

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Enhancing Efficiency Through Electricals, Electronics, Automation and Digital Technology in Pulp & Paper Mills	Pavan Kulkarni, Unit Harihar Polyfibers, Grasim Industries
Fiber Analysis and Freeness Online Measurements help Recycled Pa Per Mill Achieve Uniform Product Quality And Eliminate Overrefining	Manoj Sukumaran, ABB India Limited
Leveraging Data Analysis for Process Optimisation and Process Automation Journey in TNPL.	K. Kumaresan, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.
Minimize Sheet Breaks in Paper Machine Using Data Analytics.	P Kannan, Optipid Consulting
Enhancing Process and Operations Through Digitalization: A Blueprint for Utilizing Advanced Data Analytics, Model Predictive Control and Remote Monitoring.	Shankar Das, BTG Group
Sustainability through High Efficiency LV Motors in Paper Industry.	Alpesh Mehta, Innomotics, A Siemens Business
Automation and Electronic Sensors In Spb Pulp Mill	S. Sivakumar & S. Santhosh kumar, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd
Striving For Operational Excellence: A Holistic Approach Through Dynamic Study & Performance Test.	Deepesh Yadav, Solvina India Pvt Ltd.
Enhancing Shop Floor Safety Through Industry 4.0 Technologies.	M Sravani, ITC Ltd. PSPD,
Elevating Paper Quality and Production Efficiency with Enhanced Machine Direction Controls.	Juuso Palonki, Valmet Automation Inc.,
Transformative Impact of AI-Integrated Filtrate Turbidity Testing in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing.	Dr. Claudy D’Costa, HABER
Enhancing Efficiency Through Electricals, Electronics, Automation And Digital Technology.	Naresh Madan, Khanna Paper Mills Ltd.
Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Performance Through Electrical Systems in SPB.	V. Udhayasree Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd.
Integration of Electrical and Electronics Systems and Automation Technologies for Enhanced Efficiency, Reliability and Sustainability in the TNPL’s Soda Recovery Plant Operation.	B. Saravanan, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.

Kolkata AGM & Seminar held on 23rd and 24th February 2024

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
… then change the way you think!	Hardikar Prasad, Siemens
Potassium Hydroxide Pulping Of Rice Straw	M. Sarwar Jahan, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Laboratories
Energy Efficiency in Compressed Air & Chilled Water Systems	M. Phani Kumar, ITC Limited, PSPD, Unit Bhadrachalam
Innovation in Effluent Colour Reduction & Generation of Vermicompost from Lignin Sludge	Ramesh Pujyari & Panchakshari SG, Aditya Birla Group
Valorization of Pulp and Paper Mill bio-residues to biochar for environmental and business sustainability in totality	Rupam Kataki, Tezpur University
Bio CNG From Recycled-Based Paper Mill Waste Trash To Treasure	Raj Kumar, Parason Machinery
Energy Saving Efforts And Results In TNPL	S. Gokulakannan, Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers
Improvement in Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Initiatives at Khanna Paper Mills Limited	Suneel Sehgal, Khanna Paper Mills
Fostering The Future Of Energy And Environment In Pulp & Paper Industry	D. Radhakrishnan, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited
Sustainable Practices For Environmental Stewardship A Case Study Of WCMP	Anuj Kumar Tayal, West Coast Paper Mills
Innovative Power Enhancement Scheme In Extraction Condensing Steam Turbines of CPP	M. Deelachary, Orient Paper Mills
Revolutionizing Green Practices: Bio-Methanation's-Role In Pulp & Paper Mills	Mani Elanchezhiyan, Paques Environmental Technology
New MCA Generator	Monika Koustubha, Buckman
Improving operating efficiency and reducing specific energy consumption”	Adwitiya Gaurav & Neeraj Gupta, Kuantum Papers Mills
Ozone Oxidation for Brighter Pulp & Blue Water	Alexis Métais, Xylem
Saving energy with digitalization Papermaking 4.0	Chiranjit Pathak, Voith
Solution for a Carbon Neutral Pulp & Paper Production	Gyanendra Tripathi, Siemens

Muzaffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 30th and 31st October 2023

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)
Safe Storage of Paper & Wastepaper and Its Handling for Accident Free Operation.	D. K. Singhal, Chandpur Enterprises Ltd. Chandpur
Enhancing Yield and Quality through technological advancements in recovered paper processing.	Suresh Babu,Khanna Paper Mills, Amritsar
Opportunities For Enhanced Productivity and Quality In Indian Recycled Paper Mills Approaching Zero Liquid Discharge - UNIDO’s Intervention.	Pankaaj Agarwaal & Dr Rakesh Kumar Jain, Bindlas Duplex Ltd, UNIDO, New Delhi
Plastic Waste Disposal in Recycled Fiber Based Pulp & Paper Mills – Recent Technological Developments.	Dr. Nitin Endlay, CPPRI, Saharanpur
UNIDO’S Innovative Approach for Utilization of Plastic Waste from the Indian Paper Industry As Resource Under Circular Economy Framework	Dr Rakesh Kumar Jain,UNIDO, New Delhi
Achieving Consistent Quality in Coated Packaging Board manufactured with Recovered Paper – Innovation in Paper Coating Latex	Avnish Kumar Verma, BASF India Ltd., Mumbai
Green, Biobased Technologies for Recycled Paper Industry,	Dr. Manish V. Petkar, ProKlean Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Chennai
Improving The Recycled Pulp Yield by Retaining Inherent Starch of Wastepaper	M. G. Panth, Technical Advisor, (Freelancer)
Enhancing Efficiency in the Collection and Processing of recovered paper through Technology and Governmental Policies,	Parth Patel, JMC Paper Tech Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad
Paper Waste Recycling in India: Current Scenario and Future Prospects.	Unnati Chaudhary, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun.
Recycled Fibre in High-Grade Writing and Printing Paper Manufacture	Dr. S. Arockiasamy, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd. Tirunelveli

Mysuru Zonal Seminar held on 3rd & 4th August 2023

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
LATEST RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA OF PAPER AS PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR FOOD APPLICATIONS	Prof. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
BAMBOO AS A SOLUTION FOR FOOD PACKAGING	Gunjan Dhiman,Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur
SUSTAINABLE FIBER TECHNOLOGIES : TO CONVERT AGRO-WASTE INTO AGRO-PULP SUITABLE FOR MOLDED FIBER PACKAGING	Mohit Kumar, Ecosure Pulpmolding Technologies Limited, Greater Noida
SUSTAINABLE HYDROPHOBIC COATING ON PAPER BASED ON NATURAL RUBBER LATEX AND BUTYL STEARATE	Ram Kumar Deshmukh, IITR, Roorkee
PACKAGING SAFETY ASPECTS OF PAPER IN FOOD PACKAGING APPLICATIONS	Dr. Jeevan Prasad Reddy, CSIR-CSIR - CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ENHANCING PAPER’S BARRIER PROPERTIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC	Pitipong Wanakhachornkrai & Aukkrapon Dangsopon , SMS Corporation Co. Ltd, Thailand
APTNESS OF PAPER FOR REPLACING SUPS IN FOOD PACKAGING	N. Hariharan, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, Kagithapuram
Food Packaging – A Tipping Point For Paper	Vijay Gupta, Asia Pulp and Paper, Bengaluru
ENHANCING PRODUCT QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY IN MOLDED FIBER FOOD PACKAGING THROUGH AI-DRIVEN STIFFNESS PREDICTION PROGRAM	Priyamvada Chauhan , HABER, Pune
REPLACING SINGLE USE PLASTIC BY PAPER FOR FOOD PACKAGING APPLICATIONS – DEVELOPMENTS BY WCPM	Anuj Kumar Tayal, West Coast Paper Mill, Dandeli
ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY WATER-BASED COATING FORMULATION TO IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY AND RECYCLABILITY AND REPLACE THE POLYETHYLENE COATING ON PAPER CUPS.	Dharm Dutt, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur
FROM PLASTIC TO PAPER: A SUSTAINABLE REVOLUTION IN FOOD PACKAGING	Tajinder Bir Singh Chahal, Axchem Solutions India Pvt Ltd., Vishakhapatnam
SUSTAINABLE BARRIERS FOR PACKAGING - OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES	Cyril Coumans, Archroma, Jakarta, Indonesia
A COLORIMETRIC PAPER-BASED TIME TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MONITORING SPOILAGE/FRESHNESS OF PACKED CHICKEN MEAT	Rajeshwar S. Matche, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
A REVIEW ON THE APPLICATION OF BIOPOLYMERS IN FOOD GRADE PACKAGING	Shubhang Bhardwaj,CPPRI, Saharanpur
A REVIEW ON THE APPLICATION OF BIOPOLYMERS IN FOOD GRADE PACKAGING	Dr P. Marimuthu, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd., Erode
NOVEL SYNTHESIS OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER FROM CUCURBITA PEELS AND WASTE NEWSPAPER SHEETS	Tirth H Thaker,, Parul University, Vadodara

Hyderabad AGM held on 17th & 18th March 2023

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Preservation of Quality and Resource Recovery Through Improved Lactic Acid Fermentation During Bagasse Storage	Dr. S. Chinnaraj, Tamilnadu news print Ltd, Kagithapuram
Statistical Validation of Makeup water Requirement in A Recycled Fibre Based Kraft Paper Mill Operating on Zero Liquid Discharge	Mohd Salim, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur
Energy Demand and Carbon Footprint of Bleaching Chemicals.	Alexis Metais, Xylem, France
GREEN MANUFACTURING IN BAGASSE Pulping in Paper Plant	Dr T.G. Sundara Raman, EnERG TEkH, Coimbatore
Controlling Odour Problem in Kraft Paper Industry (Innovative Wastewater Treatment and Monitoring Solutions).	B Chandrashekhar, Catalysts Biotechnologies Pvt Ltd, Ghaziabad,
Hydrogen peroxide - a quick solution to rectify foul conditions in activated sludge process	Kishore Chandra Choudhury, Freelance Consultant, Hyderabad
Decarbonization In The Indian Pulp & Paper Industry	Dinesh Ghai, Confederation of Indian Industry, CII
Tackling Water Contaminations By Cl02 Technology	Tapan Rai, Ion Exchange, New Delhi
Green, biobased solutions for Paper Industry	Dr. Manish V. Petkar, Proklean Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Chennai
A Green Approach For Reduction in Bleach Chemicals Consumption by Removing Hexenuronic Acid Using Xylanase Enzymes in Pulp Bleaching Process.	Dr. Avdhesh Kumar Gangwar, Nnoweta Performance Chemicals Pvt Ltd., Nagpur
Heat Recovery From Pulp Mill Effluent And Air Compressor System.	Abdul Anief, Bank Note Paper Mill India Pvt. Ltd.
Production of Packaging Material Using Recycled Fibers and Unbleached Subabul Sapwood Pulp Through Nanotechnology	Pallavi Gulipalli, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Vapi Seminar held on 17th & 18th November 2022

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Energy-Saving Opportunities In Pulp And Paper Mills	Vaibhav Girdhar, Confederation of Indian Industry, CII
Circular Economy for Resource Conservation, GHG Emission Reduction and Carbon Sequestration	Chinnaraj S, Tamil Nādu Newsprint and Paper Ltd
Energy Conservation, Cost Reduction & Developing Alternate Source of Energy in Pulp & Paper Sector	M Gobalakaruppaiah, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited, Erode
Evaluation Study of Lignin Obtained from Pulp and Paper Industries in Rubber Compounds	Dr A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute & Dr Bharat Kapgate, Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association
An innovative approach to prevent industrial pollution in P&P industries - Anaerobic Digestion	Dr. Anil Kumar Naithani, Shreyans Industries Ltd. (Unit Shreyans)
Application of Alternate Energy through Generation , Purification & Utilization of Biogas from Pulp & Paper Mill Effluent	Dr. Nitin Endlay, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Paper Industries Effluent to CBG / BIOCNG For Higher Profitability & Decarbonization of The Paper Industry	K. R. Raghunath, KIS Group (Knowledge Integration Services India Pvt. Ltd.)
Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Paper Mills To Achieve Optimization And Sustainability	Shraddha Chaudhary, Haber
Energy Efficiency Consideration in Vacuum Pumps Upgradation	M.Phani Kumar, ITC Limited, Bhadrachalam
Alternate Energy Generating Opportunities in Pulp and Paper Mills	Dr A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Energy and water conservation in paper industry with polyamine-based boiler feed water treatment	Ramanathan T , Elof Hansson India Pvt. Ltd.,
Energy Saving Through Intelligent Sootblowing: A Case Study	Samir Patil, Clyde Industries India Private Limited

Saharanpur Workshop held on 25th to 27th July 2022

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
A Chemical Free and biodegradable Cooking Enhancement program for efficient cooking and mercaptans reduction	Dr. Manish V. Petkar,ProKlean Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,
Efficient & sustainable Agro pulping process	Senthil V, Valmet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION	B KARTHIK, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited
Benchmarking of Pulping, Bleaching and Recovery Operations (Wood & Agro Based Mills)	Pakka Skills (Yash Pakka Limited),
Energy Efficient Recovery Boilers - An Overview	PS Ravishangar, Valmet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
TWO WAY FEEDING AND CONDENSATE SEALING IN MULTIPLE EFFECT EVAPORATION PLANT	Suraj Kumar, Henchmen Engineering Consultant Private Limited
Case study on “ Ozone bleaching “	Katuri Joseph , ITC PSPD
Enhancing the pulp quality by optimization of pH of Chlorine Dioxide solution at the D-stage of bleaching process	S.Bagul. Orient Paper Mills ,
Cost reduction and quality improvement by optimizing cooking and bleaching sequence	YOGENDRA VARSHNEY, Sr. Vice President
Benchmarking of Pulping, Bleaching and Recovery Operations	Adam Melton, BTG Instruments, A Voith Company
WORKSHOP ON “ BENCHMARKING IN PULPING, BLEACHING & RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN INDIA VS GLOBAL STANDARDS	Shuank Malik, Senior Project Fellow Cellulose & Paper Discipline FRI
Effects of non process elements and dead load in the chemical recovery operation	Dr. A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
NON-PROCESS ELEMENTS LEACHING FROM RAW MATERIALS AND 95% CAUSTICIZING EFFICIENCY	Suraj Kumar, Henchmen Engineering
Effect of Process Variables on Pulp Yield of Indigenous Raw Materials	Dr.Priti Shivhare Lal,Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Process improvement in Agro pulping for enhanced productivity- Case studies	Parmanad Sharma, Naini Papers Ltd
Best Operating Practices (System Improvement) at BGPPL	Sandeep Kumar & Arjit Kumar, BGPPL
Impact of Black Liquor Properties on Chemical Recovery Efficiency	Dr. A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Experiences of Non-Condensible Gases Handling System of Andhra Paper Limited	Santanu Mishra, Andhra Paper Limited
STATE OF ART VERTICAL LIME KILN	Suraj Kumar, Henchmen Engineering

Delhi Seminar (Papermaking ) held on 3rd - 5th June 2025

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Introduction To Various Grades of Papers & Its Applications	Dr. R. S. Sapkal, (Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University) - Amravati
Packaging paper & board manufacturing (An overview)	Pankaj Aggarwal, (Bindlas Duplux Ltd) - Muzaffarnagar
Specialty papers	Siddharth Mohanty, (ITC Ltd) - PSPD
Papermaking at a glance – Bird’s view	Dr. Vibhore Rastogi, (DPT) - Saharanpur
Various types of raw material wood/agro-waste/wastepaper	Dr. Puneet Pathak, (Agriliv Research Foundation) - Delhi
Pulping of different raw materials (Wood and Agro-waste)	Dr. Shuank Malik, (ICFRE- Forest Research Institute) -Dehradun
Bleaching of pulp, a brief introduction	Dr. Arvind Sharma, (CPPRI) - Saharanpur
Basics of Chemical Recovery	R. Chandrasekaran, (Enmas Andritz) - Chennai
The Paper Landscape: Market projections, e-commerce influence, and its environmental impacts	Dr. B. P. Thapliyal, (Indian Agro Recycled Papermills Association) - New Delhi
Waste paper processing and deinking operations	Dr. Ramjee Subramanian, (DPT) - Saharanpur
Stock preparation and wet end operation	Dr. Ashish Sharma, (CPPRI) - Saharanpur
Introduction and operation of various types of paper machine	Mr. R. B. Lakshmipathi, (TNPL) - Karur
Surface sizing and coating	Dr. Sanjay Tyagi, (CPPRI) - Saharanpur
Finishing and converting, handling and storage of paper	Mr. R. B. Lakshmipathi, (TNPL) - Karur
Structural and barrier/resistance properties	Dr. Rjeshwar Matche, (CFTRI) - Mysore
Paper and board charateristics with testing of specific defect	Mr. Gouri Shankar Patnaik,
Various properties of papers and their testing	Dr. Dharm Dutt
Environmental sustainability	Mr. S. Ram, (HABER) - Pune

Chandigarh Seminar held on 28th February & 1st March 2025

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
A Next Step in Industrial Digitalization	Dan Smith, , BTG Group
Data-Driven Decision Making in Paper Machines Using Virtual Measurements	Santhosh Kumar N, ABB Global Industries & Services Pvt Ltd
Kuantum’s Leap in Paper Industry: Boosting Productivity and Quality with AI	M.N. Reddy, Kuantum Papers Ltd.
. Digitalization in Action: AI/ML Driven Decision Support in Pulp & Paper	Shankar Das, BTG - A Voith Company
Empowering Productivity and Quality in AI Era	Rakesh Uniyal, Valmet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Prediction of real-time stiffness and moisture % in Paper through AI	Akhilesh Kumar & Sunandan Mallick, JK Paper Mills, Jaykaypur
Leveraging BIG-AI for Proactive Sheet Break Prediction in Pulp and Paper Industries	Dr. Sankaraiah Sreeramula & Kannan Pattabiraman, Turilytix Private Limited Singapore, Optipid consulting, India
Application of AI-based Approach in Paper Making Process	Anurag Dhiman, Saurabh Kolekar, HABER
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in TNPL Paper Conversion Process	R.B.Lakshmipathi Sakthi, TNPL
Case Study of AI-Driven Pulp Bleaching: Achieving Significant Reductions in Chemical Usage	D. Radhakrishnan, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd
Bleaching Process Chemical Optimization and Control in Chemical Bagasse Pulp Mill in TNPL	M.Mahenthran, M.P.N. Balamurugan, TNPL
AI Enhanced Ozone Production for More Efficient Bleached Pulp Production	Alexis Métais, Xylem

Aurangabad Seminar held on 17th and 18th November 2024

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Role of Fluting Medium & Why it is different from liner	Pankaj Shah, Mehta Paper Industries, Mumbai, Maharashtra
India Scenario – Challenges & Opportunities	Manish Patel, The South India Paper Mills Limited, Nanjangud, Karnataka
Imports – User’s Experience	Rajendra Bafna, Panoply Packagings Pvt. Ltd., Sriperumbudur, Tamilnadu
Quality Specifications	Ramkumar Sunkara, Bhargavi Paper Industries LLP, Pune, Maharashtra
Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide as a Dewatering and Strength Booster in Recycled Furnish	Ivan Joedy, Kemira Chemicals India Pvt Ltd.
Optimizing the Use of Rice Straw for Sustainable Packaging Materials (Molded Products, Paper and Board) Production.	Dr. Priti S. Lal, CPPRI, Saharanpur, U.P.
Optimising Cost and Quality in Kraft Paper Production.	Michael von Grumbkow, BTG Group
Revolutionizing Paper Strength and Production	Tajinder Bir Singh Chahal, Axchem India Pvt. Ltd, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Square Drums	Ramkumar Sunkara, Bhargavi Paper Industries LLP, Pune, Maharashtra
Paper Hexacell (Honeycomb)	Niraj Agrawal, Hexacell Packaging Pvt Ltd. Vapi, Gujarat
Mailer Bags, Takeway Boxes & Plates	Raag Todi, Canpac Trends Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Non – Packaging	Jayna Packaging Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ready to Eat Packaging	Shlok Kedia, Ginni Gopal Boards Pvt Ltd. Mumbai, Maharashtra
Market Feedback.	Vishnu Shirodkar, Lavino-kapur Cottons Pvt Ltd, Palghar Maharashtra
Eliminating Foul Odour in Recycled Paper Production	Shiva Sharma, Anmol Polymers Pvt Ltd., Delhi
Odor-Free Paper Making by Anaerobic Treatment in ETP.	Raj Kumar, Parason Machinery (India) Pvt Ltd. Aurangabad
Paper Mill View - Solutions	Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper Ltd, Vapi, Gujarat

Coimbatore Seminar held on 26th and 27th July 2024

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Enhancing Efficiency Through Electricals, Electronics, Automation and Digital Technology in Pulp & Paper Mills	Pavan Kulkarni, Unit Harihar Polyfibers, Grasim Industries
Fiber Analysis and Freeness Online Measurements help Recycled Pa Per Mill Achieve Uniform Product Quality And Eliminate Overrefining	Manoj Sukumaran, ABB India Limited
Leveraging Data Analysis for Process Optimisation and Process Automation Journey in TNPL.	K. Kumaresan, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.
Minimize Sheet Breaks in Paper Machine Using Data Analytics.	P Kannan, Optipid Consulting
Enhancing Process and Operations Through Digitalization: A Blueprint for Utilizing Advanced Data Analytics, Model Predictive Control and Remote Monitoring.	Shankar Das, BTG Group
Sustainability through High Efficiency LV Motors in Paper Industry.	Alpesh Mehta, Innomotics, A Siemens Business
Automation and Electronic Sensors In Spb Pulp Mill	S. Sivakumar & S. Santhosh kumar, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd
Striving For Operational Excellence: A Holistic Approach Through Dynamic Study & Performance Test.	Deepesh Yadav, Solvina India Pvt Ltd.
Enhancing Shop Floor Safety Through Industry 4.0 Technologies.	M Sravani, ITC Ltd. PSPD,
Elevating Paper Quality and Production Efficiency with Enhanced Machine Direction Controls.	Juuso Palonki, Valmet Automation Inc.,
Transformative Impact of AI-Integrated Filtrate Turbidity Testing in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing.	Dr. Claudy D’Costa, HABER
Enhancing Efficiency Through Electricals, Electronics, Automation And Digital Technology.	Naresh Madan, Khanna Paper Mills Ltd.
Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Performance Through Electrical Systems in SPB.	V. Udhayasree Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd.
Integration of Electrical and Electronics Systems and Automation Technologies for Enhanced Efficiency, Reliability and Sustainability in the TNPL’s Soda Recovery Plant Operation.	B. Saravanan, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.

Kolkata AGM & Seminar held on 23rd and 24th February 2024

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
… then change the way you think!	Hardikar Prasad, Siemens
Potassium Hydroxide Pulping Of Rice Straw	M. Sarwar Jahan, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Laboratories
Energy Efficiency in Compressed Air & Chilled Water Systems	M. Phani Kumar, ITC Limited, PSPD, Unit Bhadrachalam
Innovation in Effluent Colour Reduction & Generation of Vermicompost from Lignin Sludge	Ramesh Pujyari & Panchakshari SG, Aditya Birla Group
Valorization of Pulp and Paper Mill bio-residues to biochar for environmental and business sustainability in totality	Rupam Kataki, Tezpur University
Bio CNG From Recycled-Based Paper Mill Waste Trash To Treasure	Raj Kumar, Parason Machinery
Energy Saving Efforts And Results In TNPL	S. Gokulakannan, Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers
Improvement in Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Initiatives at Khanna Paper Mills Limited	Suneel Sehgal, Khanna Paper Mills
Fostering The Future Of Energy And Environment In Pulp & Paper Industry	D. Radhakrishnan, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited
Sustainable Practices For Environmental Stewardship A Case Study Of WCMP	Anuj Kumar Tayal, West Coast Paper Mills
Innovative Power Enhancement Scheme In Extraction Condensing Steam Turbines of CPP	M. Deelachary, Orient Paper Mills
Revolutionizing Green Practices: Bio-Methanation's-Role In Pulp & Paper Mills	Mani Elanchezhiyan, Paques Environmental Technology
New MCA Generator	Monika Koustubha, Buckman
Improving operating efficiency and reducing specific energy consumption”	Adwitiya Gaurav & Neeraj Gupta, Kuantum Papers Mills
Ozone Oxidation for Brighter Pulp & Blue Water	Alexis Métais, Xylem
Saving energy with digitalization Papermaking 4.0	Chiranjit Pathak, Voith
Solution for a Carbon Neutral Pulp & Paper Production	Gyanendra Tripathi, Siemens

Muzaffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 30th and 31st October 2023

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)
Safe Storage of Paper & Wastepaper and Its Handling for Accident Free Operation.	D. K. Singhal, Chandpur Enterprises Ltd. Chandpur
Enhancing Yield and Quality through technological advancements in recovered paper processing.	Suresh Babu,Khanna Paper Mills, Amritsar
Opportunities For Enhanced Productivity and Quality In Indian Recycled Paper Mills Approaching Zero Liquid Discharge - UNIDO’s Intervention.	Pankaaj Agarwaal & Dr Rakesh Kumar Jain, Bindlas Duplex Ltd, UNIDO, New Delhi
Plastic Waste Disposal in Recycled Fiber Based Pulp & Paper Mills – Recent Technological Developments.	Dr. Nitin Endlay, CPPRI, Saharanpur
UNIDO’S Innovative Approach for Utilization of Plastic Waste from the Indian Paper Industry As Resource Under Circular Economy Framework	Dr Rakesh Kumar Jain,UNIDO, New Delhi
Achieving Consistent Quality in Coated Packaging Board manufactured with Recovered Paper – Innovation in Paper Coating Latex	Avnish Kumar Verma, BASF India Ltd., Mumbai
Green, Biobased Technologies for Recycled Paper Industry,	Dr. Manish V. Petkar, ProKlean Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Chennai
Improving The Recycled Pulp Yield by Retaining Inherent Starch of Wastepaper	M. G. Panth, Technical Advisor, (Freelancer)
Enhancing Efficiency in the Collection and Processing of recovered paper through Technology and Governmental Policies,	Parth Patel, JMC Paper Tech Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad
Paper Waste Recycling in India: Current Scenario and Future Prospects.	Unnati Chaudhary, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun.
Recycled Fibre in High-Grade Writing and Printing Paper Manufacture	Dr. S. Arockiasamy, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd. Tirunelveli

Mysuru Zonal Seminar held on 3rd & 4th August 2023

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
LATEST RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA OF PAPER AS PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR FOOD APPLICATIONS	Prof. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
BAMBOO AS A SOLUTION FOR FOOD PACKAGING	Gunjan Dhiman,Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur
SUSTAINABLE FIBER TECHNOLOGIES : TO CONVERT AGRO-WASTE INTO AGRO-PULP SUITABLE FOR MOLDED FIBER PACKAGING	Mohit Kumar, Ecosure Pulpmolding Technologies Limited, Greater Noida
SUSTAINABLE HYDROPHOBIC COATING ON PAPER BASED ON NATURAL RUBBER LATEX AND BUTYL STEARATE	Ram Kumar Deshmukh, IITR, Roorkee
PACKAGING SAFETY ASPECTS OF PAPER IN FOOD PACKAGING APPLICATIONS	Dr. Jeevan Prasad Reddy, CSIR-CSIR - CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ENHANCING PAPER’S BARRIER PROPERTIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC	Pitipong Wanakhachornkrai & Aukkrapon Dangsopon , SMS Corporation Co. Ltd, Thailand
APTNESS OF PAPER FOR REPLACING SUPS IN FOOD PACKAGING	N. Hariharan, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, Kagithapuram
Food Packaging – A Tipping Point For Paper	Vijay Gupta, Asia Pulp and Paper, Bengaluru
ENHANCING PRODUCT QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY IN MOLDED FIBER FOOD PACKAGING THROUGH AI-DRIVEN STIFFNESS PREDICTION PROGRAM	Priyamvada Chauhan , HABER, Pune
REPLACING SINGLE USE PLASTIC BY PAPER FOR FOOD PACKAGING APPLICATIONS – DEVELOPMENTS BY WCPM	Anuj Kumar Tayal, West Coast Paper Mill, Dandeli
ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY WATER-BASED COATING FORMULATION TO IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY AND RECYCLABILITY AND REPLACE THE POLYETHYLENE COATING ON PAPER CUPS.	Dharm Dutt, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur
FROM PLASTIC TO PAPER: A SUSTAINABLE REVOLUTION IN FOOD PACKAGING	Tajinder Bir Singh Chahal, Axchem Solutions India Pvt Ltd., Vishakhapatnam
SUSTAINABLE BARRIERS FOR PACKAGING - OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES	Cyril Coumans, Archroma, Jakarta, Indonesia
A COLORIMETRIC PAPER-BASED TIME TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MONITORING SPOILAGE/FRESHNESS OF PACKED CHICKEN MEAT	Rajeshwar S. Matche, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
A REVIEW ON THE APPLICATION OF BIOPOLYMERS IN FOOD GRADE PACKAGING	Shubhang Bhardwaj,CPPRI, Saharanpur
A REVIEW ON THE APPLICATION OF BIOPOLYMERS IN FOOD GRADE PACKAGING	Dr P. Marimuthu, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd., Erode
NOVEL SYNTHESIS OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER FROM CUCURBITA PEELS AND WASTE NEWSPAPER SHEETS	Tirth H Thaker,, Parul University, Vadodara

Hyderabad AGM held on 17th & 18th March 2023

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Preservation of Quality and Resource Recovery Through Improved Lactic Acid Fermentation During Bagasse Storage	Dr. S. Chinnaraj, Tamilnadu news print Ltd, Kagithapuram
Statistical Validation of Makeup water Requirement in A Recycled Fibre Based Kraft Paper Mill Operating on Zero Liquid Discharge	Mohd Salim, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur
Energy Demand and Carbon Footprint of Bleaching Chemicals.	Alexis Metais, Xylem, France
GREEN MANUFACTURING IN BAGASSE Pulping in Paper Plant	Dr T.G. Sundara Raman, EnERG TEkH, Coimbatore
Controlling Odour Problem in Kraft Paper Industry (Innovative Wastewater Treatment and Monitoring Solutions).	B Chandrashekhar, Catalysts Biotechnologies Pvt Ltd, Ghaziabad,
Hydrogen peroxide - a quick solution to rectify foul conditions in activated sludge process	Kishore Chandra Choudhury, Freelance Consultant, Hyderabad
Decarbonization In The Indian Pulp & Paper Industry	Dinesh Ghai, Confederation of Indian Industry, CII
Tackling Water Contaminations By Cl02 Technology	Tapan Rai, Ion Exchange, New Delhi
Green, biobased solutions for Paper Industry	Dr. Manish V. Petkar, Proklean Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Chennai
A Green Approach For Reduction in Bleach Chemicals Consumption by Removing Hexenuronic Acid Using Xylanase Enzymes in Pulp Bleaching Process.	Dr. Avdhesh Kumar Gangwar, Nnoweta Performance Chemicals Pvt Ltd., Nagpur
Heat Recovery From Pulp Mill Effluent And Air Compressor System.	Abdul Anief, Bank Note Paper Mill India Pvt. Ltd.
Production of Packaging Material Using Recycled Fibers and Unbleached Subabul Sapwood Pulp Through Nanotechnology	Pallavi Gulipalli, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Vapi Seminar held on 17th & 18th November 2022

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Energy-Saving Opportunities In Pulp And Paper Mills	Vaibhav Girdhar, Confederation of Indian Industry, CII
Circular Economy for Resource Conservation, GHG Emission Reduction and Carbon Sequestration	Chinnaraj S, Tamil Nādu Newsprint and Paper Ltd
Energy Conservation, Cost Reduction & Developing Alternate Source of Energy in Pulp & Paper Sector	M Gobalakaruppaiah, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited, Erode
Evaluation Study of Lignin Obtained from Pulp and Paper Industries in Rubber Compounds	Dr A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute & Dr Bharat Kapgate, Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association
An innovative approach to prevent industrial pollution in P&P industries - Anaerobic Digestion	Dr. Anil Kumar Naithani, Shreyans Industries Ltd. (Unit Shreyans)
Application of Alternate Energy through Generation , Purification & Utilization of Biogas from Pulp & Paper Mill Effluent	Dr. Nitin Endlay, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Paper Industries Effluent to CBG / BIOCNG For Higher Profitability & Decarbonization of The Paper Industry	K. R. Raghunath, KIS Group (Knowledge Integration Services India Pvt. Ltd.)
Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Paper Mills To Achieve Optimization And Sustainability	Shraddha Chaudhary, Haber
Energy Efficiency Consideration in Vacuum Pumps Upgradation	M.Phani Kumar, ITC Limited, Bhadrachalam
Alternate Energy Generating Opportunities in Pulp and Paper Mills	Dr A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Energy and water conservation in paper industry with polyamine-based boiler feed water treatment	Ramanathan T , Elof Hansson India Pvt. Ltd.,
Energy Saving Through Intelligent Sootblowing: A Case Study	Samir Patil, Clyde Industries India Private Limited

Saharanpur Workshop held on 25th to 27th July 2022

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
A Chemical Free and biodegradable Cooking Enhancement program for efficient cooking and mercaptans reduction	Dr. Manish V. Petkar,ProKlean Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,
Efficient & sustainable Agro pulping process	Senthil V, Valmet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION	B KARTHIK, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited
Benchmarking of Pulping, Bleaching and Recovery Operations (Wood & Agro Based Mills)	Pakka Skills (Yash Pakka Limited),
Energy Efficient Recovery Boilers - An Overview	PS Ravishangar, Valmet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
TWO WAY FEEDING AND CONDENSATE SEALING IN MULTIPLE EFFECT EVAPORATION PLANT	Suraj Kumar, Henchmen Engineering Consultant Private Limited
Case study on “ Ozone bleaching “	Katuri Joseph , ITC PSPD
Enhancing the pulp quality by optimization of pH of Chlorine Dioxide solution at the D-stage of bleaching process	S.Bagul. Orient Paper Mills ,
Cost reduction and quality improvement by optimizing cooking and bleaching sequence	YOGENDRA VARSHNEY, Sr. Vice President
Benchmarking of Pulping, Bleaching and Recovery Operations	Adam Melton, BTG Instruments, A Voith Company
WORKSHOP ON “ BENCHMARKING IN PULPING, BLEACHING & RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN INDIA VS GLOBAL STANDARDS	Shuank Malik, Senior Project Fellow Cellulose & Paper Discipline FRI
Effects of non process elements and dead load in the chemical recovery operation	Dr. A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
NON-PROCESS ELEMENTS LEACHING FROM RAW MATERIALS AND 95% CAUSTICIZING EFFICIENCY	Suraj Kumar, Henchmen Engineering
Effect of Process Variables on Pulp Yield of Indigenous Raw Materials	Dr.Priti Shivhare Lal,Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Process improvement in Agro pulping for enhanced productivity- Case studies	Parmanad Sharma, Naini Papers Ltd
Best Operating Practices (System Improvement) at BGPPL	Sandeep Kumar & Arjit Kumar, BGPPL
Impact of Black Liquor Properties on Chemical Recovery Efficiency	Dr. A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Experiences of Non-Condensible Gases Handling System of Andhra Paper Limited	Santanu Mishra, Andhra Paper Limited
STATE OF ART VERTICAL LIME KILN	Suraj Kumar, Henchmen Engineering

Chandigarh Seminar held on 28th February & 1st March 2025

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
A Next Step in Industrial Digitalization	Dan Smith, , BTG Group
Data-Driven Decision Making in Paper Machines Using Virtual Measurements	Santhosh Kumar N, ABB Global Industries & Services Pvt Ltd
Kuantum’s Leap in Paper Industry: Boosting Productivity and Quality with AI	M.N. Reddy, Kuantum Papers Ltd.
. Digitalization in Action: AI/ML Driven Decision Support in Pulp & Paper	Shankar Das, BTG - A Voith Company
Empowering Productivity and Quality in AI Era	Rakesh Uniyal, Valmet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Prediction of real-time stiffness and moisture % in Paper through AI	Akhilesh Kumar & Sunandan Mallick, JK Paper Mills, Jaykaypur
Leveraging BIG-AI for Proactive Sheet Break Prediction in Pulp and Paper Industries	Dr. Sankaraiah Sreeramula & Kannan Pattabiraman, Turilytix Private Limited Singapore, Optipid consulting, India
Application of AI-based Approach in Paper Making Process	Anurag Dhiman, Saurabh Kolekar, HABER
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in TNPL Paper Conversion Process	R.B.Lakshmipathi Sakthi, TNPL
Case Study of AI-Driven Pulp Bleaching: Achieving Significant Reductions in Chemical Usage	D. Radhakrishnan, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd
Bleaching Process Chemical Optimization and Control in Chemical Bagasse Pulp Mill in TNPL	M.Mahenthran, M.P.N. Balamurugan, TNPL
AI Enhanced Ozone Production for More Efficient Bleached Pulp Production	Alexis Métais, Xylem

Aurangabad Seminar held on 17th and 18th November 2024

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Role of Fluting Medium & Why it is different from liner	Pankaj Shah, Mehta Paper Industries, Mumbai, Maharashtra
India Scenario – Challenges & Opportunities	Manish Patel, The South India Paper Mills Limited, Nanjangud, Karnataka
Imports – User’s Experience	Rajendra Bafna, Panoply Packagings Pvt. Ltd., Sriperumbudur, Tamilnadu
Quality Specifications	Ramkumar Sunkara, Bhargavi Paper Industries LLP, Pune, Maharashtra
Glyoxalated Polyacrylamide as a Dewatering and Strength Booster in Recycled Furnish	Ivan Joedy, Kemira Chemicals India Pvt Ltd.
Optimizing the Use of Rice Straw for Sustainable Packaging Materials (Molded Products, Paper and Board) Production.	Dr. Priti S. Lal, CPPRI, Saharanpur, U.P.
Optimising Cost and Quality in Kraft Paper Production.	Michael von Grumbkow, BTG Group
Revolutionizing Paper Strength and Production	Tajinder Bir Singh Chahal, Axchem India Pvt. Ltd, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Square Drums	Ramkumar Sunkara, Bhargavi Paper Industries LLP, Pune, Maharashtra
Paper Hexacell (Honeycomb)	Niraj Agrawal, Hexacell Packaging Pvt Ltd. Vapi, Gujarat
Mailer Bags, Takeway Boxes & Plates	Raag Todi, Canpac Trends Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Non – Packaging	Jayna Packaging Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ready to Eat Packaging	Shlok Kedia, Ginni Gopal Boards Pvt Ltd. Mumbai, Maharashtra
Market Feedback.	Vishnu Shirodkar, Lavino-kapur Cottons Pvt Ltd, Palghar Maharashtra
Eliminating Foul Odour in Recycled Paper Production	Shiva Sharma, Anmol Polymers Pvt Ltd., Delhi
Odor-Free Paper Making by Anaerobic Treatment in ETP.	Raj Kumar, Parason Machinery (India) Pvt Ltd. Aurangabad
Paper Mill View - Solutions	Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper Ltd, Vapi, Gujarat

Coimbatore Seminar held on 26th and 27th July 2024

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Enhancing Efficiency Through Electricals, Electronics, Automation and Digital Technology in Pulp & Paper Mills	Pavan Kulkarni, Unit Harihar Polyfibers, Grasim Industries
Fiber Analysis and Freeness Online Measurements help Recycled Pa Per Mill Achieve Uniform Product Quality And Eliminate Overrefining	Manoj Sukumaran, ABB India Limited
Leveraging Data Analysis for Process Optimisation and Process Automation Journey in TNPL.	K. Kumaresan, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.
Minimize Sheet Breaks in Paper Machine Using Data Analytics.	P Kannan, Optipid Consulting
Enhancing Process and Operations Through Digitalization: A Blueprint for Utilizing Advanced Data Analytics, Model Predictive Control and Remote Monitoring.	Shankar Das, BTG Group
Sustainability through High Efficiency LV Motors in Paper Industry.	Alpesh Mehta, Innomotics, A Siemens Business
Automation and Electronic Sensors In Spb Pulp Mill	S. Sivakumar & S. Santhosh kumar, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd
Striving For Operational Excellence: A Holistic Approach Through Dynamic Study & Performance Test.	Deepesh Yadav, Solvina India Pvt Ltd.
Enhancing Shop Floor Safety Through Industry 4.0 Technologies.	M Sravani, ITC Ltd. PSPD,
Elevating Paper Quality and Production Efficiency with Enhanced Machine Direction Controls.	Juuso Palonki, Valmet Automation Inc.,
Transformative Impact of AI-Integrated Filtrate Turbidity Testing in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing.	Dr. Claudy D’Costa, HABER
Enhancing Efficiency Through Electricals, Electronics, Automation And Digital Technology.	Naresh Madan, Khanna Paper Mills Ltd.
Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Performance Through Electrical Systems in SPB.	V. Udhayasree Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd.
Integration of Electrical and Electronics Systems and Automation Technologies for Enhanced Efficiency, Reliability and Sustainability in the TNPL’s Soda Recovery Plant Operation.	B. Saravanan, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.

Kolkata AGM & Seminar held on 23rd and 24th February 2024

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
… then change the way you think!	Hardikar Prasad, Siemens
Potassium Hydroxide Pulping Of Rice Straw	M. Sarwar Jahan, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Laboratories
Energy Efficiency in Compressed Air & Chilled Water Systems	M. Phani Kumar, ITC Limited, PSPD, Unit Bhadrachalam
Innovation in Effluent Colour Reduction & Generation of Vermicompost from Lignin Sludge	Ramesh Pujyari & Panchakshari SG, Aditya Birla Group
Valorization of Pulp and Paper Mill bio-residues to biochar for environmental and business sustainability in totality	Rupam Kataki, Tezpur University
Bio CNG From Recycled-Based Paper Mill Waste Trash To Treasure	Raj Kumar, Parason Machinery
Energy Saving Efforts And Results In TNPL	S. Gokulakannan, Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers
Improvement in Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Initiatives at Khanna Paper Mills Limited	Suneel Sehgal, Khanna Paper Mills
Fostering The Future Of Energy And Environment In Pulp & Paper Industry	D. Radhakrishnan, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited
Sustainable Practices For Environmental Stewardship A Case Study Of WCMP	Anuj Kumar Tayal, West Coast Paper Mills
Innovative Power Enhancement Scheme In Extraction Condensing Steam Turbines of CPP	M. Deelachary, Orient Paper Mills
Revolutionizing Green Practices: Bio-Methanation's-Role In Pulp & Paper Mills	Mani Elanchezhiyan, Paques Environmental Technology
New MCA Generator	Monika Koustubha, Buckman
Improving operating efficiency and reducing specific energy consumption”	Adwitiya Gaurav & Neeraj Gupta, Kuantum Papers Mills
Ozone Oxidation for Brighter Pulp & Blue Water	Alexis Métais, Xylem
Saving energy with digitalization Papermaking 4.0	Chiranjit Pathak, Voith
Solution for a Carbon Neutral Pulp & Paper Production	Gyanendra Tripathi, Siemens

Muzaffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 30th and 31st October 2023

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)
Safe Storage of Paper & Wastepaper and Its Handling for Accident Free Operation.	D. K. Singhal, Chandpur Enterprises Ltd. Chandpur
Enhancing Yield and Quality through technological advancements in recovered paper processing.	Suresh Babu,Khanna Paper Mills, Amritsar
Opportunities For Enhanced Productivity and Quality In Indian Recycled Paper Mills Approaching Zero Liquid Discharge - UNIDO’s Intervention.	Pankaaj Agarwaal & Dr Rakesh Kumar Jain, Bindlas Duplex Ltd, UNIDO, New Delhi
Plastic Waste Disposal in Recycled Fiber Based Pulp & Paper Mills – Recent Technological Developments.	Dr. Nitin Endlay, CPPRI, Saharanpur
UNIDO’S Innovative Approach for Utilization of Plastic Waste from the Indian Paper Industry As Resource Under Circular Economy Framework	Dr Rakesh Kumar Jain,UNIDO, New Delhi
Achieving Consistent Quality in Coated Packaging Board manufactured with Recovered Paper – Innovation in Paper Coating Latex	Avnish Kumar Verma, BASF India Ltd., Mumbai
Green, Biobased Technologies for Recycled Paper Industry,	Dr. Manish V. Petkar, ProKlean Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Chennai
Improving The Recycled Pulp Yield by Retaining Inherent Starch of Wastepaper	M. G. Panth, Technical Advisor, (Freelancer)
Enhancing Efficiency in the Collection and Processing of recovered paper through Technology and Governmental Policies,	Parth Patel, JMC Paper Tech Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad
Paper Waste Recycling in India: Current Scenario and Future Prospects.	Unnati Chaudhary, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun.
Recycled Fibre in High-Grade Writing and Printing Paper Manufacture	Dr. S. Arockiasamy, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd. Tirunelveli

Mysuru Zonal Seminar held on 3rd & 4th August 2023

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
LATEST RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA OF PAPER AS PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR FOOD APPLICATIONS	Prof. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
BAMBOO AS A SOLUTION FOR FOOD PACKAGING	Gunjan Dhiman,Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur
SUSTAINABLE FIBER TECHNOLOGIES : TO CONVERT AGRO-WASTE INTO AGRO-PULP SUITABLE FOR MOLDED FIBER PACKAGING	Mohit Kumar, Ecosure Pulpmolding Technologies Limited, Greater Noida
SUSTAINABLE HYDROPHOBIC COATING ON PAPER BASED ON NATURAL RUBBER LATEX AND BUTYL STEARATE	Ram Kumar Deshmukh, IITR, Roorkee
PACKAGING SAFETY ASPECTS OF PAPER IN FOOD PACKAGING APPLICATIONS	Dr. Jeevan Prasad Reddy, CSIR-CSIR - CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ENHANCING PAPER’S BARRIER PROPERTIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC	Pitipong Wanakhachornkrai & Aukkrapon Dangsopon , SMS Corporation Co. Ltd, Thailand
APTNESS OF PAPER FOR REPLACING SUPS IN FOOD PACKAGING	N. Hariharan, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, Kagithapuram
Food Packaging – A Tipping Point For Paper	Vijay Gupta, Asia Pulp and Paper, Bengaluru
ENHANCING PRODUCT QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY IN MOLDED FIBER FOOD PACKAGING THROUGH AI-DRIVEN STIFFNESS PREDICTION PROGRAM	Priyamvada Chauhan , HABER, Pune
REPLACING SINGLE USE PLASTIC BY PAPER FOR FOOD PACKAGING APPLICATIONS – DEVELOPMENTS BY WCPM	Anuj Kumar Tayal, West Coast Paper Mill, Dandeli
ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY WATER-BASED COATING FORMULATION TO IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY AND RECYCLABILITY AND REPLACE THE POLYETHYLENE COATING ON PAPER CUPS.	Dharm Dutt, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur
FROM PLASTIC TO PAPER: A SUSTAINABLE REVOLUTION IN FOOD PACKAGING	Tajinder Bir Singh Chahal, Axchem Solutions India Pvt Ltd., Vishakhapatnam
SUSTAINABLE BARRIERS FOR PACKAGING - OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES	Cyril Coumans, Archroma, Jakarta, Indonesia
A COLORIMETRIC PAPER-BASED TIME TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MONITORING SPOILAGE/FRESHNESS OF PACKED CHICKEN MEAT	Rajeshwar S. Matche, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
A REVIEW ON THE APPLICATION OF BIOPOLYMERS IN FOOD GRADE PACKAGING	Shubhang Bhardwaj,CPPRI, Saharanpur
A REVIEW ON THE APPLICATION OF BIOPOLYMERS IN FOOD GRADE PACKAGING	Dr P. Marimuthu, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd., Erode
NOVEL SYNTHESIS OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER FROM CUCURBITA PEELS AND WASTE NEWSPAPER SHEETS	Tirth H Thaker,, Parul University, Vadodara

Hyderabad AGM held on 17th & 18th March 2023

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Preservation of Quality and Resource Recovery Through Improved Lactic Acid Fermentation During Bagasse Storage	Dr. S. Chinnaraj, Tamilnadu news print Ltd, Kagithapuram
Statistical Validation of Makeup water Requirement in A Recycled Fibre Based Kraft Paper Mill Operating on Zero Liquid Discharge	Mohd Salim, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur
Energy Demand and Carbon Footprint of Bleaching Chemicals.	Alexis Metais, Xylem, France
GREEN MANUFACTURING IN BAGASSE Pulping in Paper Plant	Dr T.G. Sundara Raman, EnERG TEkH, Coimbatore
Controlling Odour Problem in Kraft Paper Industry (Innovative Wastewater Treatment and Monitoring Solutions).	B Chandrashekhar, Catalysts Biotechnologies Pvt Ltd, Ghaziabad,
Hydrogen peroxide - a quick solution to rectify foul conditions in activated sludge process	Kishore Chandra Choudhury, Freelance Consultant, Hyderabad
Decarbonization In The Indian Pulp & Paper Industry	Dinesh Ghai, Confederation of Indian Industry, CII
Tackling Water Contaminations By Cl02 Technology	Tapan Rai, Ion Exchange, New Delhi
Green, biobased solutions for Paper Industry	Dr. Manish V. Petkar, Proklean Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Chennai
A Green Approach For Reduction in Bleach Chemicals Consumption by Removing Hexenuronic Acid Using Xylanase Enzymes in Pulp Bleaching Process.	Dr. Avdhesh Kumar Gangwar, Nnoweta Performance Chemicals Pvt Ltd., Nagpur
Heat Recovery From Pulp Mill Effluent And Air Compressor System.	Abdul Anief, Bank Note Paper Mill India Pvt. Ltd.
Production of Packaging Material Using Recycled Fibers and Unbleached Subabul Sapwood Pulp Through Nanotechnology	Pallavi Gulipalli, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Vapi Seminar held on 17th & 18th November 2022

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Energy-Saving Opportunities In Pulp And Paper Mills	Vaibhav Girdhar, Confederation of Indian Industry, CII
Circular Economy for Resource Conservation, GHG Emission Reduction and Carbon Sequestration	Chinnaraj S, Tamil Nādu Newsprint and Paper Ltd
Energy Conservation, Cost Reduction & Developing Alternate Source of Energy in Pulp & Paper Sector	M Gobalakaruppaiah, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited, Erode
Evaluation Study of Lignin Obtained from Pulp and Paper Industries in Rubber Compounds	Dr A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute & Dr Bharat Kapgate, Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association
An innovative approach to prevent industrial pollution in P&P industries - Anaerobic Digestion	Dr. Anil Kumar Naithani, Shreyans Industries Ltd. (Unit Shreyans)
Application of Alternate Energy through Generation , Purification & Utilization of Biogas from Pulp & Paper Mill Effluent	Dr. Nitin Endlay, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Paper Industries Effluent to CBG / BIOCNG For Higher Profitability & Decarbonization of The Paper Industry	K. R. Raghunath, KIS Group (Knowledge Integration Services India Pvt. Ltd.)
Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Paper Mills To Achieve Optimization And Sustainability	Shraddha Chaudhary, Haber
Energy Efficiency Consideration in Vacuum Pumps Upgradation	M.Phani Kumar, ITC Limited, Bhadrachalam
Alternate Energy Generating Opportunities in Pulp and Paper Mills	Dr A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Energy and water conservation in paper industry with polyamine-based boiler feed water treatment	Ramanathan T , Elof Hansson India Pvt. Ltd.,
Energy Saving Through Intelligent Sootblowing: A Case Study	Samir Patil, Clyde Industries India Private Limited

Saharanpur Workshop held on 25th to 27th July 2022

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
A Chemical Free and biodegradable Cooking Enhancement program for efficient cooking and mercaptans reduction	Dr. Manish V. Petkar,ProKlean Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,
Efficient & sustainable Agro pulping process	Senthil V, Valmet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION	B KARTHIK, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited
Benchmarking of Pulping, Bleaching and Recovery Operations (Wood & Agro Based Mills)	Pakka Skills (Yash Pakka Limited),
Energy Efficient Recovery Boilers - An Overview	PS Ravishangar, Valmet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
TWO WAY FEEDING AND CONDENSATE SEALING IN MULTIPLE EFFECT EVAPORATION PLANT	Suraj Kumar, Henchmen Engineering Consultant Private Limited
Case study on “ Ozone bleaching “	Katuri Joseph , ITC PSPD
Enhancing the pulp quality by optimization of pH of Chlorine Dioxide solution at the D-stage of bleaching process	S.Bagul. Orient Paper Mills ,
Cost reduction and quality improvement by optimizing cooking and bleaching sequence	YOGENDRA VARSHNEY, Sr. Vice President
Benchmarking of Pulping, Bleaching and Recovery Operations	Adam Melton, BTG Instruments, A Voith Company
WORKSHOP ON “ BENCHMARKING IN PULPING, BLEACHING & RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN INDIA VS GLOBAL STANDARDS	Shuank Malik, Senior Project Fellow Cellulose & Paper Discipline FRI
Effects of non process elements and dead load in the chemical recovery operation	Dr. A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
NON-PROCESS ELEMENTS LEACHING FROM RAW MATERIALS AND 95% CAUSTICIZING EFFICIENCY	Suraj Kumar, Henchmen Engineering
Effect of Process Variables on Pulp Yield of Indigenous Raw Materials	Dr.Priti Shivhare Lal,Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Process improvement in Agro pulping for enhanced productivity- Case studies	Parmanad Sharma, Naini Papers Ltd
Best Operating Practices (System Improvement) at BGPPL	Sandeep Kumar & Arjit Kumar, BGPPL
Impact of Black Liquor Properties on Chemical Recovery Efficiency	Dr. A. K. Dixit, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Experiences of Non-Condensible Gases Handling System of Andhra Paper Limited	Santanu Mishra, Andhra Paper Limited
STATE OF ART VERTICAL LIME KILN	Suraj Kumar, Henchmen Engineering

Delhi AGM & Seminar held on 25th & 26th March 2022

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Branding 2.0: From an Idea to a Legacy	Tanvi Bhatt, Branding Expert
Best Practices in the field of HR	Debi Prasad Roy, ITC Paper Ltd, Unit Tribeni
Artificial Intelligence in the Pulp and Paper Industry	Tajinder bir singh chahal, HABER
Stepping Stones “ITC PSPD’s Transforming Practices” in 2 Decades of Excellence Journey	K Rambabu, Chandra Sekar E,ITC Limited, Unit Bhadrachalam
Best Practices in the field of manufacturing	D RADHAKRISHNAN, SPB, Unit Erode.
Simplifying process in pulping and coarse cleening process	Goran Antila, PrPulping Oy
Energy Analysis of Multiple Effect Evaporator in an Indian Pulp & Paper Industry	Dr. Om Prakash Verma( Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar), Dr. Surendra Pratap Singh (PAPRI, rayagada, Odisha)
Building a brand in commoditized industry	Debashish Ganguly (J.K.Paper Ltd)
A Natural, Ecofriendly, & Sustainable Approach towards Odor Control in the Recycled Kraft Pulp & Paper Industry	Dr. Manish V. Petkar , Dr. S. Sivaramakrishna Pillai,ProKlean Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Stickies & Odour Control in Paper making	Shiva Sharma, Anmol Polymers Pvt Ltd
Best Manufacturing Practices for Barrier Coatings with Eco-Friendly Materials	M.G.Panth, Maxim Specialty Chemicals
A New Horizon of Utilization of Bamboo for Production of food packaging Pulp, Paper and Board	Dr. Priti S Lal, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Addressing safety concerns for producing high quality food packaging papers	Anuradha V. Janbade, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Environment Conservation in Paper Industry	Abdul Anief , Bank Note Paper Mill India Pvt. Ltd.,
Magnetic Bearing Technology - A clean and green practice within turbocompressor	Sanjeev Yadav,Sulzer pumps India Pvt. Ltd
MEPA -an Innovative way for ESP upgrade for Cleaner Environment in Pulp & Paper Plants	Rjesh Verma,Enviropol Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Rajahmundry Workshop cum Seminar held on 8th & 9th November, 2019

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Developments Towards Improving Paper Quality & Efficiency for Mid Segment Paper Mills	Barathi G., Wires & Fabriks (SA) Ltd.
Green Chemistry to Enhance Pulp Beaching	B.S. Radhika, Proklean Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Justice to Fiber-Preparation to Extract Full Potential of Strength Properties by Applying Advanced Technology	Dr. A.K. Chatterjee
New Approaches to Technology Development and Trouble Shooting	S. Vigneswar, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd.
Qualitative and Quantitative Benefits of Installing Steam Profiler	Upendra Tyagi, Naini Papers Ltd.
Quality and Productivity Improvement Through Business Process Re-Engineering / Re-Orientation	Biman Kanti Ghosh, ITC Limited, Unit: Tribeni
Some Experiences in Trouble Solving	P.N. Rao
The Influence of Super Masscolloider And Lab Valley Beater on The Morphology of Sapwood Pulp Fibres	Dr. Ramesh Babu Adusumalli, BITS Pilani
Trends in Drives and Motors - Ultra-low Harmonic Drives, Energy efficiency and Digital ready	Prasanna Deshpande, ABB India Ltd.
Using Concentrating Solar Thermal Technology to Integrate with Industrial Process to Reduce the Dependence of Fossil Fuels	Dr. Anil Misra, UNIDO
Water- Recycle and Reuse with Waste Water Management Techniques	Vinod Rajasekhar, Krofta Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Goa Workshop cum Zonal Seminar held on 19th & 20th July, 2019

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Advancement Digitization in Cooling Water Treatment to have Informed Decision Making & Avoiding Microbiological Fouling to Improve the Asset Life and Quality in Reverse Osmosis Membranes	J. Anand, Nalco Water
Artificial Intelligence for Wet End Optimisation	Vipin Raghvan, Haber
Controlling Microbiological Growth and Foul Odors in Pulp & Paper Industry	Ezwar Roezzman, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Development of More Sustainable Barrier Technology for Packaging	Larry Hutchinson, Solenis Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.
FiberLean@MFC - Cost Saving through Innovative Product	Karlheinz Hurst, Omya India Pvt. Ltd.
Global Trends Effecting the Design of Retention Aid Programs	Larry Hutchinson, Solenis Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.
Handling Mineral Deposits in Pulp Bleaching & Recovery	Dr. Rekha Bharati, Solenis Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.
Innovative Solution to Address Cracking Problem In Kraft Paper	M.G.Panth, Maxim Speciality Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Production, Brightness and Environmental Dynamics in Modern Pulp Making	Ravi Kumar, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Recent Trends & Industry Challenges in Coated Paper & Board Market	Dr. Nadaraja Subramaniam, BASF South East Asia Pte. Ltd.
Strength, Odour and Hygiene – In the Face of Increased Re-use of Fibre & Water	Dr. Douglas Scott McLean, Nalco Water
Wastewater & Waste Disposal Management Solution through Innovative Solutions like Sludge Pre-Treatment, TSS control by loT and Polymer Mixing Technology to Improve Drynes of Sludge	Manoj Kumar Bhaduri, Nalco Water
Water Based Coating Solutions; A Sustainable Alternate to Plastic	Shailesh Nema, Michelman

Ahmedabad Annual Seminar held on 8th & 9th March, 2019

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
An Innovative Strategy and Pilot Scale Study to Achieve ZSD (Zero Solid Waste Dumping) at Genus Paper & Board Ltd by Applying Extrusion Technology to Convert Plastics and Rice Husk Ash into Valuable Commodity	Gopabandhu Nath, Genus Paper & Boards Ltd.
Burning Issue - Earning Solution	R. A. Kandhavelu, Paper Mill Plant Suppliers
Controlling of Odour Issues in Packaging Industries	Gaurav Sharma, Ivax Paper Chemicals Ltd.
Converting a Mill from Writing & Printing to Packaging Grades – A Case Study	C.B.Naik, Andritz AG, Graz
Improvement in strength properties of packaging paperboard using biopolymer chitosan following a green approach	Shubhang Bhardwaj, ACIRD
Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Paper Packaging	Avnish Kumar Verma, BASF India Ltd.
Low Carbon Technology Roadmap for Paper Sector	Parag Mundada, CII
Paper Odour Problem - Innovative Ways to Solve It	M.G. Panth, Maxim Speciality Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Productivity Improvement in Packaging Board by overcoming of bottlenecks and Technology Up-gradation - A case Study by JK Paper, Unit: CPM	Suresh Babu T., Jk Paper Mill, Unit: CPM
Sustainable coating solutions for paper & Paper board	Shailesh Nema, Michelman Pvt. Ltd.
Technical Advancements in Manufacturing of Packaging Grades of Paper. Paper as a substitute to plastic films in flexible packaging	CAS Chidambaram, ITC Limited, PSPD

Hyderabad Zonal Seminar held on 23rd & 24th November, 2018

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Advanced analytics improve mill performance and reliability	Ramesh Chandra, Valmet Group
Advanced Analytics for Optimization of stage-wise Brightness gain in Kraft Pulp Bleaching	K.Sriapathi, ITC Limited, PSPD, Unit: Bhadrachalam
Business Process Automation for Process, Productivity, Quality & Marketing Optimization at TNPL Board Machine Finishing House	S. Nandagopal, TNPL
CentreLine & Golden Run	Niranjan Rao, Honeywell Process Solutions
Collection and Incineration of NCG With Automation	T.H. Prasad, International Paper APPM Ltd.
Continuous Improvements In Paper Manufacturing Automation at TNPL	R. Rajalingam, TNPL
Digital Transformation in The Industrial Sector	Anil Dutt, Yokogawa India Limited
Inception of In-House Automation – A march towards Industry 4.0	Srikanth Ganala, ITC Limited, PSPD, Unit: Bollaram
Innovation in Mill Automation at WCPM,Dandeli	S.K. Mundra, The West Coast Paper Mills
Innovative technology “OxiproTM, Paper machine press felt effluent Monitor and 3DT TrasarTM for DAF operation” help on Productivity, Water and Energy conservations through Automation and on-line real time monitoring	V. Padmanabhan, Nalco Water India Ltd.
Papermaking 4.0 – The vehicle to the factory of the future	Dr. Matthias W. Schmitt, Voith Group
The conception of industry 4.0 in the environment of pulp and paper companies in India	Balveer Mishra, Dr. S.P Singh, PAPRI and JK Paper
Muzafffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 17 & 18 August, 2018
TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
High Efficiency Agro Based Integrated Chemical Recovery Plant at Bindals Papers Mills Ltd.	Rahul Jain, Bindals Papers Mills Ltd.
Case Study of Consistent Pulp Quality with Optimization utilizing advance algorithms	Vishnukant Rai, Yash Papers Ltd.
COD Optimization for Zero Discharge Mills- UASB approach & its Pre-treatment	Tapan Rai, Ion exchange (India) Ltd.
Efficent and Environment Friendly Paper Making – Value addition by forming Fabric and Case Studies	Barathi G., Wires & Fabriks (SA) Ltd.
Technological advancement and Trends for Sustainability of Coated Duplex Board making industries in India	Dr. M. Vadivel, Saraswati Udyog (India) Ltd.
Data Mining Applications in Pulp & Paper Industry	D.K. Singhal, Chandpur Enterprises Ltd.
Validation of Feasibility of Zero Liquid Discharge in a RCF based Kraft Paper Mill – A Case Study	Dr. Nitin Endlay, Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute
Converting opportunities into Economic Benefits	Arvind Garg, Arvind Consulting Group
A Novel Approach to Utilize Straw Black Liquor from Mills Producing Unbleached Packaging Grade Paper	Dr. A.K. Dixit, Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute
Variation in Process Measurement of variation in terms of Cp & Cpk with methodology of implementation	Surya Prakash, ITC Limied Unit Bhadrachalam

Muzaffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 17 & 18 August, 2018

Muzafffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 17 & 18 August, 2018
TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
High Efficiency Agro Based Integrated Chemical Recovery Plant at Bindals Papers Mills Ltd.	Rahul Jain, Bindals Papers Mills Ltd.
Case Study of Consistent Pulp Quality with Optimization utilizing advance algorithms	Vishnukant Rai, Yash Papers Ltd.
COD Optimization for Zero Discharge Mills- UASB approach & its Pre-treatment	Tapan Rai, Ion exchange (India) Ltd.
Efficent and Environment Friendly Paper Making – Value addition by forming Fabric and Case Studies	Barathi G., Wires & Fabriks (SA) Ltd.
Technological advancement and Trends for Sustainability of Coated Duplex Board making industries in India	Dr. M. Vadivel, Saraswati Udyog (India) Ltd.
Data Mining Applications in Pulp & Paper Industry	D.K. Singhal, Chandpur Enterprises Ltd.
Validation of Feasibility of Zero Liquid Discharge in a RCF based Kraft Paper Mill – A Case Study	Dr. Nitin Endlay, Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute
Converting opportunities into Economic Benefits	Arvind Garg, Arvind Consulting Group
A Novel Approach to Utilize Straw Black Liquor from Mills Producing Unbleached Packaging Grade Paper	Dr. A.K. Dixit, Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute
Variation in Process Measurement of variation in terms of Cp & Cpk with methodology of implementation	Surya Prakash, ITC Limied Unit Bhadrachalam

Delhi Annual Seminar held on 23 & 24 March, 2018

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
FennoBind New Generation of Functional Coating Binder Allows New Coating Properties Design and Higher Cost Efficiency	Jan-L.Hemmes, Kemira
Bleaching Enzymes - back from the drawing board	Chris Rozett, Buckman
FiberLeanTM: An Innovative Compositive Material	Kapil Dev Sohal, Imerys Minerals
Employing Nano Fibers & Super PCC	Vijay Kumar Mathur, Pacific Nano Products India Pvt. Ltd.
Optimal design of the bleach plant and global trends	Anil W. Purankar, Valmet AB
Continuous Growth and Innovative Measures at JK Paper for Sustainability	Dilip Kumar Tripathy, JK Paper Mills, Unit: JKPM
Innovation For Growth And Sustainability - Efforts At Yash Paper Ltd	Gopabandhu Nath, Yash Paper Ltd.
Overall improvement in chemical recovery and lime kiln by innovation and out of box thinking	Girish Chandra Kandpal, JK Paper Mill, Unit: CPM
Optimization of Lime Kiln Performance through Collaborative Operations	Abhay Anand, ABB Pte. Ltd.
Automation in pulp and paper industry	Manish Srivastava, JK Paper Mill, Unit: JKPM
Smart Factory	Ashit Saxena, Ernst & Young LLP
Innovative Approach towards Energy Efficiency	Anil Setia, Century Pulp & Paper
Creating sustainable source of raw material through Agro Forestry models	Jagdish Tamak, ITC Limited, Unit: Bhadrachalam
Innovative Approach on Reduction of Carbon Foot Print, Environment Impact and enhancement in Productivity - A Case Study	B.V.K.S.S. Prasad, Emami Paper Mills Ltd.
An Approach towards Sustainability by Adopting New Innovative Concepts at M/s Bindals Paper Mills Ltd, U.P.	Vimal Kishore, Bindals Papers Mills Ltd.
A breakthrough high rate anaerobic reactor proves itself in the pulp and paper industry	Jacopo de Steffani, Paques

Coimbatore Conference held on 24 & 25 November, 2017

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Key Note Address	Arun G. Bijur, SPB Projects & Consultancy Ltd
Maintenances Strategies Cost Reduction and Quality Improvement	V. Nagarajan, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd.
Sustained Growth with Maintenance Best Practices and Re-Engineering Efforts in TNPL	B. Mahesh, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.
Re-Engineering and Best Maintenance Practices	T.S. Bhaskara Rao, ITC Limited, Unit: Bhadrachalam
Enhancing Black Liquor Evaporation Capacity Through Process Re-Engineering	V. Prabhakaran, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd.
Best Maintenance Practices for Enhanced Paper Machine Clothing Performance	Barathi G., Wires & Fabriks (SA) Ltd.
The Profile: Key to Re-Engineered Screening	C.B. Naik, Andritz
Mill Engineering and Maintenance Practices	Sankar Choudhury & Girija Misra, Valmet
Smart Techniques for Efficient, Effective & Economical Operation of Centrifugal Process Pumps in Paper Industry	K.L. Narayanan, Abirami Engineering Company
Need of Quality in Manufacturing of Equipment & Machines Coupled with Proper Alignment, Lubrication to Achieve Plant Reliability & Safety For Pulp and Paper Mills	T.Tata Reddy, Consultant
Roll Cover Development	Sanjiv Lathia, Lathia Rubber Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Thermography as A Tool To Improve Reliability	V. Nagarajan, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd.
Re-Engineering and Best Maintenance Practices	J. Stanley Buniyan, ITC Limited, PSPD, Unit: Kovai
Maintenance of Rollers for Paper Industry	Shalabh Gupta, Modinagar Rolls Pvt. Ltd.
Re-Engineering – Pope Reeling to Converting	Muralidhar Ekambaram, Parason Machinery

Aurangabad Seminar held on 4 & 5 August, 2017

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Key Note Address	Manish M. Patel, The South India Paper Mills Ltd.
Packaging Development & Future Needs	Pankaj Shah, Mehta Paper Industries
3rd Generation Fiber Modification Product for Recycled Packaging	Chris S. Rozett, Buckman Asia Pacific
Future of Food Packaging Industry with New Generation Bio-Polymer	Ravi Kumar Machani, LDS Industries & Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Recycled Fiber Used In ShaYing Paper	Jie Song, Technical Centre ShaYing Paper, China
Special Packaging Paper Development – For Carton Which Withstand Cold Storage and Sea Worthy Export	Kajal Saini, Genus Paper and Boards Ltd.
Technological Advancement in Bulk and Stiffness Improvement for Duplex Board Making Industries In India	M. Vadivel, Saraswati Udyog India Ltd.
Prediction of Half Tone and Back Trap Mottle for Offset Printing	Ch. Pratap Kumar, ITC Limited, Unit: Bhadrachalam
Packaging Paper – A New Forming Fabric Design for Operational Excellence	Barathi G., Wires & Fabriks (SA) Ltd.
Proficient Ways of Paper Machine Design Concepts (Fluting / Linerboard and Machines)	K.G. Ranjan, Alsip MiniMill USA
DuoShake: For Improved Strength and Better Sheet Stability	Abhijan Chakraborty, Voith Paper Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
How To Effectively Improve Packaging Paper Quality	Piotr Jasiuk, PMP Poland
UBC (Used Beverage Carton Recycling) System – A Case Study at Manila, Philippines	Kishor Desarda, Parason Machinery (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Chennai Annual Seminar held on 3 & 4 March, 2017

TITLE (Click on the Topic for downloading)	PAPER PRESENTED BY
Key Note Address	N. Gopalaratnam, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd.
Energy Savings in Paper Machine Vacuum System How to utilize modern vacuum and nip dewatering technology	Jyrki Uimonen, Runtech Systems Oy, Finland
Learning from Data – Sustainable Plant Optimization at DIP 4 at Holmen Paper Madrid	Roman Klug, AutomationX GmbH, Austria
Performance improvements and sustainability through Advance Process Controls and Remote monitoring services	Ramesh Chandra, Valmet Automation Pvt. Ltd.
Plastic waste disposal	Selvamani Sunil Kumar, Paterson Engineering Pvt Ltd
Sustenance of Business & Conservation of Resources by Adopting Clean and Green Methodology Journey of Green Co Platinum Rating Company	M. Satyanarayana, ITC Ltd. Unit: Bhadrachalam
Sustainability in competitive market through Innovation & creativity -Quality up-gradation and Operational Excellence - “A case study contributing to Orient’s profitable growth journey”	Sanjeev Jain, Orient Paper Mills
Ultra-High Dispersing: increased dispersion efficiency and considerable steam savings	Andreas Gorton-Hülgerth, Andritz AG, Graz Austria
The promise of new bio-based and compostable polymer materials in harmony with emerging “circular economy” concepts – Synergy & Opportunity for paper industry	Ramani Narayan, MSU University Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI USA
China Visit Highlights	A.K. Mishra, JK Paper Mills, Rayagada
Utilization of Lime Sludge as a Filler in Paper Making – An Innovative Approach to Cost Reduction and Zero Environmental Impact	Nath Gopabandhu, Yash Papers Ltd.
Emission Intensity Reduction through Enhanced Recovery Cogen performance and implementation of advanced Energy Efficient schemes in Seshasayee Paper	T.G. Sundar Raman, Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd.
Green and Clean Best Practices in Paper Manufacturing at Emami	Ramesh Chandra Khuntia, Emami Paper Mills Ltd.
Practices and Technologies Adopted by International Pulp and Paper Mills to Enhance environmental sustainability	Arumugam Arivalagan, PMP
Pulping and Bleaching of Mella Dubia Clone K10 : A Short Rotation Pulp Wood Clone to Improve Environmental and Economical Performance	Sankaralingam P., Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.
An Integrated Approach for Utilization of Rice Straw for Production of Various Grades of Paper	Priti S.Lal, CPPRI, Saharanpur
Production of Fungal Xylanase and Laccase Enzymes for Enzymatic Pre-Bleaching Application	Anuradha V. Janbade, CPPRI, Saharanpur
Green Approach for Synthesis of Optical Brightening Agents and their Application in Wet End of Papermaking	Sunil Kumar, ACIRD, Yamunanagar
Pulp & Paper Mill enhancements for green productivity benefits	Brendan van Wyk, Xylem Water Solutions South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Stickies and Pitch Control with Superior Enzymatic Formulations	Tajinder Bir Singh Chahal, Buckman Asia Pacific

Seminar's Past PPT's

Delhi Seminar (Barrier Coating ) held on 3rd - 5th June 2025 (Barrier Coating articles are password protected and accessible to delegates only)

Delhi Seminar (Papermaking ) held on 3rd - 5th June 2025

Chandigarh Seminar held on 28th February & 1st March 2025

Aurangabad Seminar held on 17th and 18th November 2024

Coimbatore Seminar held on 26th and 27th July 2024

Kolkata AGM & Seminar held on 23rd and 24th February 2024

Muzaffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 30th and 31st October 2023

Mysuru Zonal Seminar held on 3rd & 4th August 2023

Hyderabad AGM held on 17th & 18th March 2023

Vapi Seminar held on 17th & 18th November 2022

Saharanpur Workshop held on 25th to 27th July 2022

Delhi Seminar (Papermaking ) held on 3rd - 5th June 2025

Chandigarh Seminar held on 28th February & 1st March 2025

Aurangabad Seminar held on 17th and 18th November 2024

Coimbatore Seminar held on 26th and 27th July 2024

Kolkata AGM & Seminar held on 23rd and 24th February 2024

Muzaffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 30th and 31st October 2023

Mysuru Zonal Seminar held on 3rd & 4th August 2023

Hyderabad AGM held on 17th & 18th March 2023

Vapi Seminar held on 17th & 18th November 2022

Saharanpur Workshop held on 25th to 27th July 2022

Chandigarh Seminar held on 28th February & 1st March 2025

Aurangabad Seminar held on 17th and 18th November 2024

Coimbatore Seminar held on 26th and 27th July 2024

Kolkata AGM & Seminar held on 23rd and 24th February 2024

Muzaffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 30th and 31st October 2023

Mysuru Zonal Seminar held on 3rd & 4th August 2023

Hyderabad AGM held on 17th & 18th March 2023

Vapi Seminar held on 17th & 18th November 2022

Saharanpur Workshop held on 25th to 27th July 2022

Delhi AGM & Seminar held on 25th & 26th March 2022

Rajahmundry Workshop cum Seminar held on 8th & 9th November, 2019

Goa Workshop cum Zonal Seminar held on 19th & 20th July, 2019

Ahmedabad Annual Seminar held on 8th & 9th March, 2019

Hyderabad Zonal Seminar held on 23rd & 24th November, 2018

Muzaffarnagar Zonal Seminar held on 17 & 18 August, 2018

Delhi Annual Seminar held on 23 & 24 March, 2018

Coimbatore Conference held on 24 & 25 November, 2017

Aurangabad Seminar held on 4 & 5 August, 2017

Chennai Annual Seminar held on 3 & 4 March, 2017

Delhi Seminar (Barrier Coating ) held on 3rd - 5th June 2025
(Barrier Coating articles are password protected and accessible to delegates only)