To give due recognition to progressive paper mills in the country and also to inspire all the other mills, the IPMA Awards for the year 2013-2014, were presented at the 15th AGM of IPMA held on 9th January 2015. The awards were conferred by the Chief Guest, Mr Shailendra Singh Joint Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

IPMA Awards were received by the following:

• IPMA Paper Mill of the Year Award: M/s Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd., Kagithapuram, received by Mr A Velliangiri, Deputy Managing Director of the Company
• IPMA Energy Conservation Award: M/s Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd., Erode, received by Dr T.G. Sundar Raman, General Manager (Energy and Clean Development) of the Company
• IPMA Environment Conservation Award: M/s International Paper APPM Ltd., Rajahmundry, received by Mr. Rampraveen Swaminathan, Chairman & Managing Director of the Company