On December 13, 2024, the Northern India Textile Research body (NITRA) was named one of the Top 5 Innovative Institutes in India for 2024 by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the country’s largest industrial body. NITRA has carried out and continues to doing extensive research and development as well as innovations in the areas of sustainability, non-traditional natural fibres, and technological textiles. Nearly all of its advancements and discoveries have found commercial success, and the textile and clothing industries have benefited from them. The culture of NITRA is infused with innovations.
In the years 2022 and 2023, CII named NITRA as one of the most innovative institutes.