Why It Matters
Advancing materials, methods & standards for the panel industry
Great emphasis is placed on research of materials and methods of production. To encourage and promote the industry the Government of India and the plywood manufacturers have established various research organizations in the country engaged in the advancements of silvicultural work and wood technology. These are:
Projects — New Initiatives Promoting Quality & Sustainability
| S.No | Project Name | Research Institutes | Start Date / MoU Signing Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Evaluation and Extension of Clones/Varieties Developed by ICFRE for Plywood and Panel Industry |
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13 April 2026 | 3 Years |
| 02 | Develop a Draft Code of Practice for Utilization of up to 10% Rejects of Plywood and Panel Products | IWST Bangalore | 9 Feb 2026 | 6 Months |
| 03 | Evaluate the Efficacy of Glueline & Fixed Preservative Chemical Dual Category Treatment for Plywood against Microbial Attack Under Marine Conditions | IWST Bangalore | 17 October 2025 | 15 Months |
| 04 | Development of Draft Standard for Assessing Formaldehyde Emission by Desiccator Method | IWST Bangalore | 7 August 2025 | 3 Months |
| 05 | Developing Methodologies for Agroforestry based Carbon Offset Projects in India | ICFRE Dehradun | July 2025 | 10 Months (Extended to another 6 months) |
| 06 | Development of Draft Standard for Flame Retardant Particle Board and Medium Density Fibre Board | IWST Bangalore | 1st July 2025 | 9 Months |
| 07 | Extension and Adoption of Bio‑based Adhesives | IWST Bangalore | September 2025 | 3 Months |