Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 3: Pankaj Sethi has been re-elected as president of the J&K Offset Printers’ Association (JKOPA) for the 2026-2028 biennial term.
The election took place during the Association’s 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today, witnessing a significant turnout of local unit owners.
The proceedings commenced with general secretary Sanjay K Soni presenting the minutes of the 15th AGM, which were unanimously approved by the house. Finance secretary Kukooji Bhan subsequently presented the annual accounts of the association maintained under Sethi’s leadership.
The democratic process was overseen by election commissioner Satish C Jandiyal, assisted by senior members Arun Gupta and Rakesh Mehta during the second session.
The new executive body (2026-2028) comprised president Pankaj Sethi, senior vice president Rahul Mahajan, vice-president Avnish Anand, general secretary Sanjay K Soni, secretary Rajneesh Kaushal, finance secretary Kukooji Bhan and joint secretary Nishant Chadha.
Founder president Ravi Gupta, immediate past president Sudesh Gupta, and senior members Girish Kapoor, Vipan Gupta, Sharat Sharma, Kailash Dewan and Bharat Singh were present on the occasion.
The newly elected team is expected to prioritize strategic dialogues with the MSME department and educational institutions to safeguard the interests of local printers amidst fluctuating global raw material costs and evolving procurement policies.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Avnish Anand, who urged members to remain steadfast in their collective commitment to the industry.
