Six Decades of Leadership
& Advocacy
Federation of Indian Plywood & Panel Industry
History of FIPPI
For over six decades, FIPPI has been the unified voice of India's wood-based panel sector — driving policy advocacy, standard-setting, industry coordination, and sustainability leadership. Explore the complete journey below, from its inception in 1961 to its national impact today.
1961
Inaugurated in Calcutta
1963
HQ moved to New Delhi
16
Members by 1962
1969
Registered as a society
Key Milestones
Building the Institution
2 November 1961
FIPPI is inaugurated in Calcutta
Formally launched by Shri Manubhai Shah, the then Union Minister of Industry.
1962
Membership grows to 16
Starting from 7 founding members, the Federation's base expands steadily.
July 1963
Headquarters shift to New Delhi
A strategic move closer to central ministries and government departments.
1969
Registered under the Registrar of Societies
Registration in the Union Territory of Delhi cements its standing.
Founding Objectives
What FIPPI Was Built to Do
01
Coordination among plywood factories and regional associations across India.
02
Liaison with Central and State Governments on policy, forestry, taxation, transport and trade.
03
Promotion of quality, standardisation, and scientific manufacturing practices industry-wide.
“Institutions endure because of ideas — but industries advance because of people.”
SHRI A.K. KADERKUTTY — FOUNDING PRESIDENT, FIPPI
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The full document traces FIPPI's evolution, its presidents, and six decades of policy leadership.
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