A. Two MOUs Signed to Foster Collaboration
1. MOU with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management (SVPITM)
The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management (SVPITM) on July 02, 2024.
The MOU was signed by Shri Avinash Misar, Chairman of ITTA, and Dr. P. Alli Rani, Director of SVPITM, in the witness of Dr. Anup Rakshit, Executive Director of ITTA and Dr. Biwaranjan Ghosh, Associate Professor – Textiles, SVPITM.
2. MOU with Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)
The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) at VJTI College, Mumbai, on October 22, 2024.
The MOU was signed by Shri Avinash Misar, Chairman of ITTA, and Dr. Sachin D. Kore, Director of VJTI, in the presence of Dr. Anup Rakshit, Executive Director of ITTA; Dr. Neha Mehra, Head of the Department; Dr. Suranjana Gangopadhyay, Professor; and Shri Aniket Gajbhiye, Professor, Textile Manufactures Department, VJTI.
Both the partnership aims to enhance student engagement through practical training, research, and development, fostering closer interaction and collaboration. This MOU reflects both organizations’ commitment to quality learning and research by jointly organizing technology and development activities in areas of mutual interest, including education, training, and industry outreach.
Objectives of the MOU:
Implementing a “Train-the-Trainers” program to benefit faculty members.
Conducting training programs across all 13 verticals, as well as specific verticals tailored to the institution’s needs, benefiting students.
Jointly organizing conferences and seminars on all 13 verticals of Technical Textiles.
Launching the ITTA-SVPITM & ITTA-VJTI Student Chapter.
Encouraging Student Membership and participation in Technical Textile activities.
Supporting research projects through collaboration with member companies.
Partnering with member companies to provide student internship opportunities.
B. ITTA-SVITT First Student Chapter Inaugurated
The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) is proud to announce the launch of its first Student Chapter in collaboration with Shri Vaishnav Institute of Textile Technology (SVITT) under Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya (SVVV), Indore. This initiative is designed to nurture the next generation of professionals in the technical textile industry. The inauguration took place on September 27, 2024, with Dr. Navnath Tarle, COO of TUFROPES Pvt. Ltd., as the Chief Guest, presiding over the ceremony. Dr. V. R. Sampath, Director of SVITT, highlighted the strategic partnership between ITTA and SVITT. Dr. Pavan Gupta, the chapter faculty coordinator, nominated Mr. Hamza Khan, Ms. Niyati Pali, and Mr. Chirag Purohit as student coordinators.
Dr. Gupta will be guiding and facilitating students in undertaking projects and fostering a keen interest in technical textiles while student coordinators will be responsible for gathering feedback from students and communicating with the association to ensure their needs are met, allowing them to fully benefit from the chapter.
The activities of the Student Chapter include: a) Training Programs: The chapter will identify training needs across all segments of technical textiles, with programs conducted in both online and offline formats, b) Lectures by Industry Experts: Lectures on specific technical textiles segments, delivered by industry experts in online and offline formats and c) Industry Visits: Industry visits will be arranged throughout the academic year, providing students with hands-on exposure and practical shopfloor experience.
Any student of the institute can apply for Student Membership of ITTA. However, the students joining the “Student Chapter” have to take the membership while forming the Student Chapter. Student members can avail of the following exclusive benefits offered to them: a) Assistance from ITTA on getting Internships and R&D projects with industry, b) Special Discounts on ITTA’s executive and other professional training programs, as well as delegate fees for ITTA conferences, seminars, and workshops and d) Complimentary annual subscription to ITTA’s E-Bulletin, along with special discounts on additional ITTA publications.
