IPIRTI Information

Indian Plywood Industries Research & Training Institute (IPIRTI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment & Forest Govt. of India. Ministry of Environment & Forest Govt. of India with the Minister in charge of the portfolio of Environment Forests as its President and the Secretary of the Ministry as its Chairman. The Institute, which was started as a co-operative Research Association of the Plywood Industry and the CSIR in 1962, has evolved into a dynamic and creative organization dedicated in developing new environment friendly technologies for wood based industry. Our modest contribution to this great cause lies in the field of conducting Research and imparting Training and advice to reduce pressure on natural forests in order to help our Earth retain its green cover. it is internationally recognized center of expertise with an exhaustive source of data and information in the area of wood science and technology with particular reference to wood based panels. With nearly four decades of experience and expertise, the Institute eagerly looks forward to working on funded projects and expanding its list of members in the interest of involving a global fraternity of individuals, organizations and industries operating in the wood industries with interests of the environment at their heart.