M/s. Orissa Plastic Pipe Manufacturers’ Association (OPPMA), now re-christened as the Odisha PVC Pipe Manufacturers Association, is an apex industrial body that represents and protects the interest...
M/s. Orissa Plastic Pipe Manufacturers’ Association (OPPMA), now re-christened as the Odisha PVC Pipe Manufacturers Association, is an apex industrial body that represents and protects the interests of small-scale plastic pipe manufacturing units in Odisha. Th e association acts as a critical link between its member units and various government nodal agencies. Advocacy: It acts as a conduit between manufacturers and the Government of Odisha and the Government of India to influence policy and procurement. Growth: The association has expanded from fewer than six founding members to around two dozen manufacturers across the state. Standards Compliance: Member units are typically Small Scale Industry (SSI) units registered with the Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing (DEPM) and hold BIS licenses for manufacturing PVC pipes. Market Focus: It supports the state's huge requirement for PVC pipes used in Rural Water Supply & Sanitation (RWSS), borewells, piped water schemes, and industrial applications. []