Kurukshetra University (File Photo)
LUDHIANA: In a move benefiting both students and printing and packaging industry, Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kurukshetra University (KU) for establishing channels of communication and cooperation that will promote and advance the system of printing and packaging education.
The MoU between the Institute of Mass Communication & Media Technology and OPA was signed in the presence of professor Som Nath Sachdeva, vice-chancellor the University. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “Academia-industry relations is the first step to fulfil the dream of self-reliant India. With these industry academia relations, now the students will get an opportunity to get hands-on training in printing and packaging which will help them find good jobs”
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OPA launches mobile app For better serving the people in print, Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) has launched an app called OPA India. The app is available to download free of cost at IOS for Apple iPhones and tabs and Google Play store for Android phones and tabs.
“The idea behind releasing this app is to reach maximum number of printers. Nowadays, due to pandemic, the industry is not working properly and many of units are observing WFH. In such conditions it is essential to remain in touch and this app can serve this purpose to some extent,” Parveen Aggarwal, president, OPA said, explaining the purpose of app.
OPA organises free vaccination camp The Offset Printers Association (OPA) recently organised a day-long free Covid-19 vaccination camp with the support of the government of Punjab. Parveen Aggarwal, president, OPA said, “Vaccination is the only solution we have to fight the pandemic. We are thankful to the government of Punjab for providing the qualified medical team and vaccines for the camp.”
Around 60 people were vaccinated at the camp. As a goodwill gesture, the OPA also provided free gifts to all the persons vaccinated during the camp. Vaccination certificates were also provided on the spot. Snacks and lunch were also arranged for the medical staff and the people being vaccinated.
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Another major focus of the issue is the industry concern over the rising raw material costs and how it will impact the commercial printers.
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