The Department of Textile Technology at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, showcased its achievements at an event organised by the Textile Association of India in Ludhiana. The gathering featured HB Patel, Member of Parliament from Gujarat, as the chief guest, alongside prominent textile industrialists from Ludhiana.
During the event, Monica Sikka, Head of the Department, announced a significant milestone for the department: a US $ 2.35 million grant awarded under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. This grant aims to enhance research capabilities and drive innovation in the technical textiles sector.
Sikka highlighted the department’s ongoing efforts to promote industry-academia collaboration, including launching a part-time M.Tech program for professionals and offering customized training, consultancy services, and joint research opportunities. The department also facilitates internships, live projects, and co-hosts workshops to address real-world challenges and encourage knowledge exchange.
B.K. Kanaujia, Director of NIT Jalandhar, congratulated the department on this achievement and encouraged further collaboration with the Ludhiana textile industry to foster innovation, research, and skill development.
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