Largest 18 × 12 Feet Screen Printed Indian National Flag Recognised By Kalam’s World Records
16 May 2025: The Department of Printing Technology, School of Engineering, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, marked a historic achievement by organising a Kalam’s World Records event on April 22, 2025. As part of this momentous occasion, 23 students from the B. E. Printing Technology programme successfully created the largest screen printed Indian National Flag, measuring an impressive 18 × 12 feet.
This remarkable initiative was made possible through collaboration with the All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), New Delhi and the Tirupur Master Printers Association (TMPA), Tirupur. The event was hosted at the Ammai Appan Auditorium, Campus II, School of Engineering, and witnessed the participation of 1,500+ students from various schools of the Institute, including Engineering, Education, Self-Finance divisions and several distinguished representatives from the printing industry. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with national pride and youthful enthusiasm.
The day began on a solemn note with a soulful prayer song, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by dignitaries and students, symbolizing the light of knowledge and unity. Dr. B. Sargunam, Dean of the School of Engineering, delivered the Welcome Address, highlighting the resilience and commitment of the students and faculty involved.
The highlight of the day was the official Kalam’s World Record attempt. In a demonstration of exceptional skill and coordination, the students executed the screen-printing of the giant national flag – a feat that set a new milestone in the field of screen printing.
Before the event, the Vice Chancellor of the institute and Chief Guest K. Rajendran, General Secretary, AIFMP, highlighted the significance of the occasion and emphasised the importance of such initiatives in promoting national pride and showcasing student talent in the field of printing technology. In his Keynote Address, he praised the synergy between academia and industry and encouraged students to set new benchmarks for the future of the printing sector.
The Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. V. Bharathi Harishankar, Vice-Chancellor, who emphasized the critical role of technical education in nation-building and lauded the ground breaking initiative that combined academic rigor with industrial collaboration.
Kumaravel, Chairman of Kalam’s World Record, addressed the gathering. In his inspiring speech, he applauded the students’ extraordinary teamwork and technical skill, highlighting how such initiatives foster national pride and global recognition.
The key industrial representatives supporting this achievement were M. Balagopal, Vice President (South), AIFMP and R. Shanmugasundaram, Partner, Purandhara Graphics, Tirupur, who served as essential coordinators, guiding the successful execution of the programme.
The event received generous sponsorship from major organizations including AIFMP (New Delhi), TMPA (Tirupur), Screen Print India Magazine (Mumbai), Screenprinting and Graphics Association of India (SGAI), Purandhara Graphics (Tirupur), Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited (Erode), Silkflex Polymers (India) Ltd. (Tirupur), San Printech (P) Ltd. (Mumbai), SquareDOTS (Chennai), Graphic Land Pvt. Ltd. (Sivakasi), and The Print Specialist (Chennai).
In recognition of their contribution to education and industry collaboration, the guests were honoured, and scholarships were distributed to meritorious students. Mahakakshmi, IV year Printing Technology, received 15,000/- scholarship for the fourth consecutive year.
The following first-year students received scholarships from the Coimbatore Printers Association (COPRA) – Akshaya V. M, Kavya G, Narmatha N, Subaranjani N and Thulasi V. S. Scholarships sponsored by the Paper and Allied Merchant Association (PAMA) were awarded to Yuvashree S and Keruthika M.
Additionally, PAMA honored M. S. Deepa Bharathi, a second-year Printing Technology student, for her remarkable contribution towards Printing Technology admissions for the academic year 2024-25. A captivating video documentary showcased the students’ dedicated preparation journey, bringing to life the tireless efforts behind this historic accomplishment.
The AIFMP Hon. General Secretary presented a sponsorship of Rs.30,000 to Dr. A. Arulmozhi, HoD, Department of Printing Technology. The event concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. A. Arulmozhi, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Printing Technology, and Co-convener of the event. She expressed sincere appreciation to the dignitaries, industrial partners, and all supporters, mentioning with gratitude:
– K. Rajendran ( Honourable General Secretary, AIFMP)
– M. Balagopal (Vice President, South, AIFMP and President, NMPA)
– Kumarasamy (Secretary, TMPA)
– R. Shanmugasundaram (Purandara Graphics, Coimbatore)
– A. Senthil Kumar (President, TMPF and PMPA)
– P. Sanjeevi (Joint Secretary, TMPF and Secretary, NMPA)
– H. Nazar and Mr. Jamal (President and Secretary , COPRA)
– Ravi and C. Balasubramanian (President and Past President, PAMA)
– R. Vijayanthi and Ravichandran (JMD and CEO, Adhava Packaging)
– Devang N.Sheth (Secretary, Screen printing & Graphic Association of India (SGAI)
– Manoj Umredka (Head, Scree Printing, San Printech (P) Ltd.)
– Rajesh (Silkflex Polymers India Ltd. Tirupur)
– Dr. Marimuthu (Head of Research and Quality, Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd.)
– Vijayanthi, JMD Adhava Packaging and Raivchandaran, CEO, Adhava Packaging, Coimbatore.
– J. Jeetendra (The Print Specialist, Chennai)
– Neelakadan N. (Director, Square DOTS India (P) Ltd.) Chennai
– Ponnazhagu, (Founder, Graphic Land (P) Ltd.) Sivakasi
– Jayapradeesh (Isha Vidhya Matriculation Hr. Secondary School)
SGAI President Shares Insights …..
Commenting on the achievement, Anil Brahmbhatt, President, Screenprinting and Graphics Association of India (SGAI), said, “As India’s national screen printing association, SGAI has been very happy to extend support and also promote this noteworthy initiative. This noteworthy endeavour by the Department of Printing Technology, School of Engineering, Avinashilingam Institute, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu to have 23 students from the B. E. Printing Technology programme create the largest screen printed Indian National Flag, measuring an impressive 18 × 12 feet has been quite successful and is now officially recognised By Kalam’s World Records. Such a remarkable feat can be considered to be both impressive and impactful. By doing this, they have essentially highlighted the wide range of possibilities that screen printing offers as a technology that remains relevant even today and will continue to do so in future as well. We wish the institute and its students all the best and look forward to many more such initiatives from their side going ahead as well.”
Indian Screen Printing Industry Supports Noble Cause
Here’s a glance at some of the leading screen printing industry brands that supported the successful Kalam’s World Records attempt.
– San Printech (P) Ltd.
San Printech (P) Ltd. has been a steady presence in the world of print technology since 1991. Founded by Ashok Newaskar, a VJTI Bombay alumnus, over the years, the company has expanded its offerings to encompass a wide range of consumables sourced from renowned global brands. As each new product line contributed to its growth, the company evolved into San Printech (P) Ltd in 2010, a significant milestone signifying a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
– Silkflex Polymers India Ltd.
Silkflex Polymers India Ltd., previously known as Silkflex Polymers India (P) Ltd. was established in 2016 by the late Lalit Sanghavi and current chairman and managing director Tushar Sanghavi with a clear vision – to import top-tier textile inks from Silkflex Polymers Malaysia SDN BHD and distribute it nationwide. As their pan India agent and sole distributor in the nation, it is renowned for the superior water-based textile inks and premium wood coatings. In May 2024, it was listed on the NSE board.
– Screen Print India Magazine
Screen Print India is a monthly magazine published for the last 32 years and plays an important part in the development of the graphics industry. Focused on digital and screen printing technologies for textiles and apparel manufacturing, the magazine’s print edition and portal provide the latest information and industry news, along with updates on important events from across the globe to a worldwide viewership. It has been recently featured in the FeedSpot Top 35 Screen Printing Blogs list.
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