36th Annual Summit and AGM of RIPTAA

The Tulip at P C Garden Kolkata was the venue of the 36th Annual Summit and AGM of RIPTAA on 15 August 2024. The National Flag was hoisted by the President of RIPTAA at 9:30 am. After engaging in fellowship over morning refreshment and registration, the inaugural programme commenced at 10:30 am. Shri Surendra B Dhote, President RIPTAA welcomed the 400 odd members and guests present. Important Guests and Dignitaries were felicitated. The Key-note speech of the RIPTAA Summit 2024 was given by Shri Raghabendra N. Dutta Baruah, President, AIFMP. Mr Sanjib Mondal, Deputy General Manager – Sales, TechNova Imaging Systems Pvt Ltd. conducted a seminar on ‘Growth in Printing’. Another speaker, Mr. Mohidul Haque, Jt. MD of Diamond Art Press Pvt. Ltd., lamented about the lack of unity among the offset printers. Mr. Swarnangka Samaddar, an alumnus, shared the ups and down of his career with his fellow RIPTAA members. Three RIPT students, who ranked first in their streams during 2023-24, were awarded scholarships. Two RIPTAA members opted for life membership in 2023-24. They were felicitated. The general session ended with Shri Apratim Mukerji paying tributes to the printing and packaging industry for making this Summit 2024 a great success. He announced that all doners to RIPTAA will henceforth be eligible for tax relief under section 80G of IT Act. A rare achievement indeed. After the compliance of the other essential activities of the AGM, the day ended with election of the new Executive Body for the session 2024-26 with Shri Surenendra B. Dhote being elected as the president for yet another term.