RIPT Kolkata drives print quality with focused training

Responding directly to the Indian printing industry’s escalating demand for consistency and repeatability, the Regional Institute of Printing Technology (RIPT), Kolkata, concluded a vital three-day online Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) on quality assurance and process control in print production. Held from 19 to 21 January 2026, the programme was positioned as a much-needed structural intervention in an ecosystem where quality expectations are high, but formal, structured training remains rare. 

The initiative was established based on the observation that many print setups still rely heavily on individual experience and visual judgement, a practice that frequently results in avoidable rework and uneven results, especially under tight deadlines. With the industry rapidly moving towards faster, more digitised production environments, the need to understand the root causes of variations across different machines and materials has become urgent.

Participants highlighted crucial learnings from the course that they believe must be the key focus for the Indian print industry in 2026. One significant takeaway, as noted by participant Avijit Kar senior research fellow, department of printing engineering, Jadavpur University, was that the session provided practical and useful information on print metrology processes that are key to understanding quality assurance aspects in the industry and academia. 

Appreciating the timely introduction of an important programme, Indrajit Chaudhuri, senior industry leader stated that the programme coordinator led the course with utmost sincerity and showed extensive command over the subject. 

A participant, Dr N Krishnaswamy, former GM at BRBNM, stated that the programme provides much-needed expert and actionable insights into colour management and printing. He further added that the sessions were well planned and laid out, with equal importance being given to each topic of discussion. He also expressed his interest in attending such programmes in the future. 

The programme was inaugurated by Jayanta Banerjee, director of technical education and training, Government of West Bengal, in the presence of Haroprosad Mondal, principal-in-charge of RIPT and other faculty members of the institute. Shankhya Debnath, lecturer and head of the department of printing technology at RIPT, coordinated the programme and delivered the sessions to provide print professionals with both clarity and confidence without requiring them to take long-term leave.

The success of the STTP indicates a strong appetite within the Indian printing sector for structured knowledge to manage quality, control processes, and integrate sustainability, all vital steps in preparing the industry for a globally competitive 2026.