IPPAMTA was launched at the All-India Symposium

The launch of the Integrated Printing, Photography and Multimedia Technologists’ Association (IPPAMTA) on 24 March marked the birth of a unified national platform dedicated to professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and students in the fields of printing, photography, and multimedia technology. 

In the delegate session, professor Kamal Mohan Chopra was elected as the founding president of IPPAMTA, while professor Diptendu Choudhury was elected working president, and Soumitra Majumdar was elected general secretary. 

The symposium, organised under the guidance of the IPPAMTA preparatory committee, witnessed participation from technologists across the country. Chief guest Chandra Shekhar Singh, secretary of the State Board of Technical Education, Government of Bihar, stated, “This association will be a game-changer for technical education in Bihar and the entire country. I assure full support from the State Board to strengthen skill development and industry linkages in printing and allied sectors.” 

Delivering his chairman’s address and speaking on Skill Upgradation, Employability, and Youth Empowerment, professor Kamal Mohan Chopra declared, “IPPAMTA will serve as a powerful national platform that bridges the gap between diploma holders and degree-level opportunities, upgrades skills, and empowers the youth to meet the demands of modern printing, photography, and multimedia industries. Our mission is to uplift every technologist and elevate these sectors to new heights of excellence.” 

Professor Diptendu Choudhury, joint convener of the preparatory committee, in his session on Building a Unified National Platform, emphasised, “Today we lay the foundation of a single, strong voice for all printing, photography, and multimedia technologists of India. This platform will standardise training, promote research, and foster seamless industry-academia collaboration.” 

The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by the welcome address by Soumitra Majumdar, joint convener of the IPPAMTA preparatory committee. Highlights included inaugural addresses, the official unveiling of the IPPAMTA logo by the chief guest and chairman, and expert sessions on emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and youth empowerment. 

The symposium concluded with the adoption of bylaws, formation of the ad-hoc executive committee, and a vote of thanks by the newly elected president.