The Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) is proud to announce groundbreaking advancements in the production of high-quality precursor fibers specifically engineered for the creation of high performance carbon fibers.
The Bombay Textile Research Association has made significant developments in producing high-quality precursor fibers which are specifically designed to produce high-performance carbon fibers. Under the leadership of Dr T V Sreekumar (Director BTRA), BTRA has developed two different specific types of precursors: first is conventional polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor fiber and second is CNT-reinforced PAN (PAN/CNT) precursor fiber.
Unleashing the Power of Carbon Fiber:Carbon fibers are renowned for their exceptional strength, stiffness, and lightweight properties, making them indispensable in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and sports equipment. BTRA’s cutting-edge precursor fibers serve as the foundation for these remarkable carbon fibers, enabling the development of innovative and high-performance materials. Both of these precursors, PAN and PAN/CNT fibers, have excellent strength equivalent and above 600 the PAN/CNT precursor are expected to exhibit significant performance characteristics because of their enhanced graphitic structure. Presently, BTRA has the capability to manufacture these advanced precursor fibers in the tow sizes of 1K, 2K, 3K, and 4K filaments through its world-class facility research facility prepared under the flagship of the National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM) project. This capability positions BTRA at the advanced frontier of material science where BTRA can significantly contribute in providing precursor fiber for carbon fibers required for strategic applications such as aerospace and defense.
Ministry of Textiles
S.O. 4332(E).— In exerciseofthepowers conferred by sub-sections (1)and (2)ofsection 16 read with section
17 and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the following Order, namely:-
- Short title and commencement. – (1) This Order may be called the Geotextiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024. (2)Thisordershallcomeintoforceon1stApril, 2025.
- Application. – This Order shall apply to goods or article specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed to this Order, but shall not apply to such goods or article meant for export.
- Compulsory use of Standard Mark. – The goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (3) thereof and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
- Certifying and enforcement authority. – The Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority in respect of the goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule.
SCHEDULE
Note: For the purposes of the Schedule, it is clarified that the latest version of Indian Standards established
and published by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time in accordance with the provisions of
clause (17) of section 2 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of2016), shall apply from the date of
such publication.
Ministry of Textiles
S.O. 4326(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the following Order, namely:-
- Short title and commencement. – (1) This Order may be called the Indutech (Quality Control) Order, 2024. (2) This order shall come into force on 1st April, 2025. Provided that for Small and Micro Enterprises (for domestic production only), as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force on 1st July 2025.
- Application. – This Order shall apply to goods or article specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed to this Order, but shall not apply to such goods or article meant for export.
- Compulsory use of Standard Mark. – The goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (3) thereof and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
- Certifying and enforcement authority. – The Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority in respect of the goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule.
Ministry of Textiles Notification
Amendment to Notification No.12015/03/2020-IT Dated 24.09.2021 and 09.06.2023 Subject: Production Linked Incentive (Pli) Scheme For Textiles – List Of Technical Textiles Products Annexure Iii Amendment Regarding F.No. 12015/03/2020-IT.—In Continuation To Production Linked Incentive Scheme For Textiles Notification No. 12015/03/2020-IT Dated 24th September 2021 And Amendment Notification Of Even No. Dated 09.06.2023 Wherein List Of Technical Textiles Products Was At Annexure Iii Was Notified, The Following Amendments/ Additions Are Made:
- Products Column Under Segments “Medical/ Hygiene Textiles” At Sl. No. 3 Of Amendment To Notification Of Even No. Dated 09.06.2023” To Be Read As Under:
“Baby Diapers, Adult Diapers, Incontinence Diapers, Sanitary Napkins”
- Technical Textiles Products viz. Architectural membrane and floor coverings for special purposes such as fire retardant, fire resistant, chemical resistant, anti –static and dust resistant/ and composite board for train coaches under the segment “Building/ Construction Textiles:” in Annexure-III of Notification dated 09.06.2023 is amended as under:
S.O. 4327(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the following Order, namely:-
- Short title and commencement. – (1) This Order may be called the Ropes and Cordages (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
- (2) This order shall come into force on 1st April, 2025. Provided that for Small and Micro Enterprises (for domestic production only), as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force on 1st July 2025.
- Application. – This Order shall apply to goods or article specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed to this Order, but shall not apply to such goods or article meant for export.
- Compulsory use of Standard Mark. – The goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule
shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (3) thereof and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. - Certifying and enforcement authority. – The Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority in respect of the goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule.
Note: For the purposes of the Schedule, it is clarified that the latest version of Indian Standards established
and published by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time in accordance with the provisions of
clause (17) of section 2 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), shall apply from the date
of such publication.