The Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), an organization devoted to development of plastics and allied industries celebrated its Golden Jubilee (50 years) Celebrations.
The Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) was established in 1968 with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at Chennai.
International Labour Organization (ILO) served as the executing agency.
It was the first institution in the country in the area of plastics under the aegis of Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India.
It is devoted to Skill Development, Technology Support Services, Academic and Research (STAR).
Headquartered at Chennai, CIPET operates from various locations spread across the country catering to the needs of Polymer and allied industries.