IMPORTANT EVENTS 

Research Advisory Committee & Expert Panel Meet at NITRA

 The 12^th Research Advisory Committee cum Expert Panel Meet was held on June 6, 2008 at NITRA, Ghaziabad. A large no of research scholars, textile scientists, renowned academicians and noted industrialists were present in the meet. This is an annual event at NITRA organized with a view to assess the progress of NITRA’s on-going R & D projects and to make necessary modifications on those, if required.  The forum also decides NITRA’s future R & D projects. In all, 12 projects ranging in spinning, weaving, chemical processing, finishing, technical textiles, defect analysis and energy conservation in textile industry have been presented and discussed at length.

Dr. J. V. Rao, Director, NITRA, while presenting his report apprised the audience about various R & D projects conducted in the last one-year.  He informed that NITRA’s basic objective is to take up only those projects which have commercial viability.  In this context, he mentioned about nine projects which are earmarked for R&D during 2008-10. Dr. Rao also spoke about other significant achievements of NITRA during the reported period.

Dr. R. C. Jain, eminent industrialist, owner of TT Group of Industries and Chairman, NITRA, in his keynote address opined that, today textile industry is in a critical phase.  Advanced countries like USA and Japan have virtually phased out the textile industry and as a result, today the onus is on India and China to carry forward textile research. While seeking suggestions from the industry representatives, he mentioned that some potential areas such as problems of dead cotton, high moisture content in cotton balles, ginning difficulties, dye variation and problem of shrinkage in knitwear could be major areas of research. In addition to technology research, opined Dr. Jain, projects on cost analysis, market research, benchmarking standards for industry, inter-firm comparisons, profitability, pollution control, energy efficiency and social compliance should also be taken up by NITRA.

 After the technical presentation session, the house was open for discussion. The experts from various areas of textile and garment industry elaborately discussed upon their observations. The brainstorming resulted in fruitful suggestions and necessary modifications on key technical aspects of the projects presented. Guidelines for future course of action in research & development is also framed up. 

 Sh. D.K.Bhattacharya, Dy. Director, NITRA proposed the vote of thanks to formally conclude the meeting.

Convocation 2007

NITRA Convocation 2006-07 was held on Friday, 28^th September 2007 at NITRA, Ghaziabad. Sh. J. N. Singh, IAS, Textile Commissioner, MoT, GoI had illuminated the occasion as the chief guest.  215 students from eleven programs were awarded medals and certificates in this year’s convocation. Also present in the occasion were Sh. R.C.Jain, Chairman, NITRA, Director  Dr. J,V.Rao, Sh. Shishir Jaipuria,  Sh. R. K. Jain,  & Sh. R. L. Nolkha.

31^st Annual General Meeting Held

   NITRA’s 31^st AGM was held on 28^th September 2007 at NITRA, Gzb. In his welcome address, Dr. R.C Jain is nominated as the chairman NITRA, Sh.. Shishir Jaipuria  as Vice Chairman & Sh. R. L. Nolkha. as Vice Chairman.   for the financial year 2007-08.

Inauguration of Garment Wing and Convocation 2006

 The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the newly constructed NITRA Garment Wing and Convocation 2006 for NITRA students were held at NITRA on Thursday, 3^rd Aug. 2006. Sh. Shankarsinh Vaghela,Union Minister of Textiles, GOI., Sh. E.V.K.S. Elangovan  Minister of State for Textiles, GOI and Sh. D.P Singh IAS,   Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, had illuminated the occasion.

30^th Annual General Meeting Held

   NITRA’s 30^th AGM was held on 3^rd Aug.. 2006 at NITRA, Gzb. In his welcome address, Dr. J.V.Rao, Director NITRA informed that during the financial year 2004-05, NITRA’s performance had been outstanding both in terms of research output and revenue generation.

Recognizing the usefulness of the programs conducted by NITRA, RAMSONS, an industry major in garment finishing machine manufacturing, has joined hands with NITRA to share its technical expertise with NITRA students by offering an exclusive and first of its kind program on Garment Dyeing, Drycleaning & Finishing Technology. This program will augment industry-oriented education supported by the industry to the aspiring professionals.

NABL (National accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories)

National accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), New Delhi has recently conducted the final assessment of NITRA testing laboratories for ISO: 17025.  The team consisted of Mrs. Shobhna Sharma, Accreditation Officer, NABL, Dr.M.V.S.Rao, Lead Assesor and two Technical Assessors Mr.Suresh Kumar and Mrs.Nivedita S.  has recommended for NITRA’s accreditation.

Award for this outstanding achievement

Development of combined sizing and sectional warping machine for fine counts/single yarn to produce high priced cotton fabrics in decentralized powerloom cluster, presented by NITRA, is adjudged as the best paper in spinning section in the recently concluded 46^th Joint Technological Conference at ATIRA, Ahmedabad.

NITRA team of scientists, comprising of Dr.J.V.Rao, Sh.R.P.Sharma, Dr.M.S.Parmer and Sh. V.Satyanarayana are awarded with Shri Kanaiyalal Motilal Award for this outstanding achievement.

Sensitization Program For VRS Optees Under CRR Scheme

A program was organized on 6^th Nov 04 at NITRA for VRS optees from different PSUs. Sh. G.C.Bothayal, Director, Dept. Of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Heavy Industries inaugurated the program.   A presentation was made by NITRA’s faculty experts so as to help the VRS optees for setting up their own enterprise.

Training Program For VRS Optees Under CRR Scheme