Engineers’ Day in Bharat is not just a celebration, more than a tribute to engineering excellence

it is a reaffirmation of the vital role engineers play in shaping the nation’s industrial, economic, and sustainable future. Within this vast ecosystem, Plastic Engineers emerge as catalysts of innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness, driving transformation across the global polymer value chain.

This day is also a reminder of the critical role engineers play in nation-building , We being a part of plastics and polymer industry eco system. Plastic Engineers hold the responsibility of educating , enlightening the society by emphasizing “Don’t say NO TO PLASTICS instead KNOW PLASTICS “

Plastic Engineers & ESG Initiatives

Plastic Engineers play a vital role in enabling Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets by embedding sustainability into industrial operations. They contribute through

Process optimization,

• Energy-efficient manufacturing
• Design , deployment & adoption of biodegradable, bio-based, and recyclable polymers
• Facilitating waste-to-wealth initiatives with varlorization
• Contributing to reduce carbon footprints and promoting circular economy models.

These interventions enhance resource efficiency and ensure alignment with India’s net-zero commitments as well as global ESG standards. Their efforts align the industry with India’s sustainability commitments and global benchmarks.

Driving Per Capita Revenue & Consumption

Based on the latest available information in 2025, India’s average per capita consumption of plastics is significantly lower than the global average.

• India: Estimates vary slightly, but around 11 to 13.6 kg per person per year.

• Global Average: Around 28 kg per person per year,

This indicates that India’s per capita plastic consumption is roughly half or less than half of the global average

Plastic engineers bridge this gap by developing cost-effective, high-performance polymer solutions for diverse industries such as

1. Packaging – Flexible & rigid formats for longer shelf life and logistics efficiency

2. Automotive & mobility – Lightweight solutions for fuel savings and e-mobility

3. Healthcare – Medical-grade polymers for diagnostics and life sciences

4. Infrastructure & Construction – Durable materials for long-term cost optimization

5. Consumer & Household goods – Making aesthetic with value addition despite cost effectiveness.

These advancements by Plastic engineers stimulate downstream value addition, increase domestic demand, and drive per capita revenue growth, enabling Bharat to steadily converge with advanced economies.

Catalysts for GDP & Economic Growth through Industrial competitiveness

The plastics and polymer industry contributes significantly to Bharat’s GDP by creating employment, supporting exports, strengthening auxiliary and boosting downstream industries. Innovations in lightweight materials, composites, nano filled polymers and sustainable products reduce costs and improve efficiencies across sectors. Plastic Engineers therefore, act as growth multipliers, catalysts of economic growth, powering the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and supporting the journey towards $5 trillion economy.

POLYCONNECT – Knowledge Sharing & Productivity Enhancement

POLYCONNECT is a Knowledge accelerating platform that embodies the power of collective expertise by bringing together Plastic Engineers to share:

1. Best practices & Case studies,

2. Technical know-how and Process intelligence

3. Industry insights focusing on material innovations & latest trends.

By fostering this collaborative ecosystem having mentorship & continuous learning , industries can:

• Optimize productivity and reduce costs
• Improve product quality and compliance
• Enhance global competitiveness

This collective knowledge-sharing ecosystem strengthens the entire polymer value chain, empowering Bharat’s plastics industry to compete globally. POLYCONNECT strengthens Bharat’s polymer value chain and positions it to embrace Industry 4.0 and sustainability imperatives by all means.

Conclusion

On this Engineers’ Day, we recognize and celebrate the strategic contributions of Plastic Engineers in advancing ESG goals, expanding consumption potential, driving per capita consumption, boosting revenue, and propelling Bharat’s GDP growth.

Platforms like POLYCONNECT symbolize the spirit of PLASTICS FRATERNITY and reflect the future of collaborative engineering, ensuring that knowledge-driven growth and innovation flow seamlessly leading to sustainability, economic prosperity converge to shape a resilient and globally competitive plastics industry from BHARAT’s perspective in the near future.