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ATIRA Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025: A Tribute to Empowerment & Self-Care

ATIRA proudly celebrated International Women’s Day 2025 on March 7, embracing the global theme “Accelerate Action”—a call to take decisive steps toward achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment. The event was thoughtfully curated to honor the contributions of women, encourage self-care, and create a memorable experience for all.

A Thoughtful Start: Personalized Gifts & Inspiring Messages

The day began with a delightful surprise—each female employee at ATIRA received a special gift with a unique number placed on their desk. While this sparked curiosity and anticipation, its true significance was revealed later in the celebrations!

Empowering Session on Emotional Well-being by Dr. Darshna Thakker

The celebration officially commenced at 3 PM with an engaging session by Dr. Darshna Thakker, a renowned Gynecologist and Motivational Speaker. Her talk on “Emotional Spa” emphasized the importance of self-care and mental well-being. She reminded us that while women naturally nurture their families and loved ones, they must also prioritize their own emotional and physical health.

To deepen this message, Dr. Darshna led the audience through a guided meditation, evoking deep emotions and fostering self- eflection. The session left a profound impact, inspiring women to make self-care an integral part of their lives.

Musical Tribute to Womanhood by Dr. Mitali Nag

The celebration continued with a mesmerizing musical event led by Dr. Mitali Nag, an internationally acclaimed singer and music faculty. She and her team curated a soulful performance dedicated to the strength and resilience of women, aligning with our event’s theme:

नारीत्व को सलाम – “A Salute to Womanhood.”

The uplifting melodies encouraged everyone to join in the celebration, singing and dancing to the tunes of empowering songs.

A Grand Finale with Delicious Delicacies

The event concluded on a delightful note with a specially curated culinary spread served at ATIRA’s canteen, allowing everyone to come together, share their experiences, and celebrate the day with joy.

Independence Day Celebration at ATIRA: Honoring India’s 78th Independence Day

On 15th August 2024, the ATIRA family proudly came together to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day. We distributed national flags/ badges amongst the attendees of the flag hoisting ceremony at ATIRA, under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Our celebrations began with the hoisting of the national flag, a powerful symbol of our unwavering commitment to the values of freedom, unity, and progress. The atmosphere was charged with patriotism as our team enlivened the day with inspiring patriotic songs that resonated with the spirit of the nation.

At ATIRA, we are deeply honored to contribute to this national movement, fostering a strong sense of unity and patriotism within our community. These celebrations not only reinforce our collective commitment to the nation but also serve as a reminder of the rich heritage and sacrifices that have shaped India. As we continue to uphold these values, we invite you to explore some of the memorable moments from our Independence Day celebrations.

Fostering Unity and Patriotism under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign at ATIRA, Ahmedabad

As part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, we at ATIRA, Ahmedabad are delighted to share the impactful activities we’ve organized to build momentum and strengthen the sense of unity and patriotism within our community. On 13th and 14th August 2024, we successfully conducted the following initiatives:

    1. Selfie with Tiranga – This activity united our team as they proudly captured their patriotic spirit, taking beautiful selfies alongside the Tiranga. These moments reflect our commitment to the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative and our national pride.
    2. Plantation Campaign: “EK PED MAA KE NAAM” – We organized a tree plantation event, where everyone enthusiastically participated. This effort not only contributes to a greener ATIRA but also enhances the green cover of Ahmedabad, aligning with our environmental sustainability goals.

 

We take immense pride in contributing to this national movement and remain dedicated to fostering a strong sense of unity and patriotism as we approach Independence Day 2024.

Participation in Bharat-Tex 2024: 26th to 29th Feb 2024

Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) had a remarkable presence at Bharat-tex-2024, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in the textile industry.

During the event, ATIRA signed 4 MoU’s with International as well as renowned Indian academic institutes to intensify research and academic co-operation.

Bharat-Tex 2024, served as a hub for networking, and we made the most of it by engaging with professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from across the textile ecosystem.  As we reflect on the success of our participation in Bharat-tex-2024, we also look forward to the future collaborations and stay committed to pushing the boundaries of textile innovation.

Figure 1 MOU with NIFT, Gandhinagar

Figure 2: MoU with NID, Ahmedabad

Figure 3: MOU with ITA Group, Germany and Ahmedabad University

Figure 4: MoU with Ahmedabad University

नारीत्व को सलाम: A Melodic Celebration of Women’s Day at ATIRA, 7th March 2024

In a harmonious blend of creativity and empowerment, ATIRA hosted an enchanting musical event on 7th March, 2024 to commemorate International Women’s Day. The event started with an inspiring short talk by Ms. Deepali Plawat – Sr. Deputy Director at ATIRA and was followed by mesmerizing musical performance by renowned singer Dr Mitali Nag. The evening was filled with soulful melodies like dhanya dhanya Naari jivan, O ri Chiriya, teri ladki and many more songs that were carefully chosen to reflect the struggles and triumphs of women, acknowledging their contributions to the society. The evening was enjoyed by everyone and the event created a lasting memory for all the incredible women at ATIRA who contribute to the success and vibrancy of the organization.

A Seminar on Advances in Pultrusion Technology: 12th Feb 2024

ATIRA, ASM International Gujarat Chapter, Space Society of Mechanical Engineers, and CECA collaborated to host an informative seminar on “Advancements in Pultrusion Technology” at ATIRA on February 12th, 2024. The seminar garnered a significant turnout, including professionals from the composite manufacturing industry, academia, and research communities. Dr. Fausto Tucci, an esteemed expert in Pultrusion Technology from the University of Salerno, Italy, led the session. He shared insights into recent developments in both conventional and injection pultrusion techniques, elaborating on his innovative prototype for thermoplastic pultrusion. The session was highly engaging and fostered active participation from attendees. Following the technical discussions, a live demonstration showcasing pultrusion techniques served as a key highlight of the event.

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National Workshop on Technical Textiles at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu : 2nd – 3rd Feb 2024

ATIRA participated in the two-day National Workshop on Technical Textiles organized by the Handlooms, Handicraft Textiles, and Khadi department of the Government of Tamil Nadu on 2nd and 3rd Feb 2024. The event was supported by SITRA & PSG College of Technology at Coimbatore and saw active participation of approximately 200 industry representatives. The event had distinguished guests such as Thiru. Dharmendra Prathap Yadav IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Kadhi Department, Govt of Tamil Nadu; Dr. M. Vallalar, IAS, Commissioner of Textiles, Government of Tamil Nadu; and Mr. Kranthi Kumar Pati I.A.S, District Collector, Coimbatore.

 

ATIRA being the Centre of Excellence (CoE) – Composites, our team had the opportunity to discuss and present the scope and opportunities offered by the Composites material industry. Our team also highlighted the services and support provided by ATIRA to budding entrepreneurs of Tamil Nadu.

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Technology Transfer for Sandwich Composites for Porta Cabin to AB Composites: 20th Dec 2024

ATIRA has effectively transferred the technology for sandwich composites for Porta Cabin to AB Composites, facilitated by National Jute Board, Kolkata. The technology transfer agreement was signed at the ‘Jute Symposium’ that was organized by National Jute Board-Kolkata on 20th Dec 2024 and was supported by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India to promote and popularize Jute based technical textiles. The event was graced by Ms. Rachna Shah,  Secretary – Ministry of Textiles, Ms. Prajakta Verma, Joint Secretary – Ministry of Textiles and dignitaries from different ministries as well as research institutes.

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The 61st Joint Technological Conference (JTC) at BTRA on 14-15 Dec 2023

The 61st Joint Technological Conference (JTC) at BTRA, Mumbai, jointly organized by ATIRA, BTRA, NITRA, and SITRA saw excellent engagement from technical minds across India. The technical sessions highlighted research and development in Geosynthetics, Technical Textiles, Chemical Processing, Spinning, Emerging Areas, Product Development, Nanofibers, and Nano Materials.  ATIRA showcased its research with four papers focusing on Geosynthetics, Emerging Areas, Product Development, and Nanofibers/Nano Materials.

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Delegation from the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC)

On December 7, 2023, ATIRA, Ahmedabad, greeted a delegation from the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) along with members from the Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI) and the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). A group of 16 representatives from 9 different countries received a warm welcome from Shri. Pragnesh Shah (Director, ATIRA) and Ms. Deepali Plawat (Senior Deputy Director, ATIRA). They were introduced to a presentation that began with a concise overview of world textile history and proceeded to elaborate on ATIRA’s research and development initiatives, testing procedures, consulting services, and training programs. They were also briefed about the activities and projects undertaken by CoE Composites, Geotextiles and Nanotextiles. The delegates were also acquainted with the incubation infrastructure and services offered by ATIRA to nurture the innovation aspirations of entrepreneurs, MSME’s, start-ups and corporates. Following this, the delegates were guided through a development gallery exhibiting various products innovated by ATIRA.

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Later, the delegates were led to a session focused on cotton, where they received insights and intriguing facts about various cotton types cultivated in India. Additionally, they were shown a demonstration of the manual testing method, also known as the hand testing technique used for cotton.

Furthermore, the delegates toured ATIRA’s cotton testing laboratory, where they were presented with a demonstration of the HVI (High Volume Instrument) testing procedure for cotton. They also learned about ATIRA’s empanelment by Texprocil (for testing Kasturi cotton) and MCX. Following that, the delegates received a briefing on the importance of technical textiles and also learned about the key contributions made by ATIRA to the emerging technical textiles industry. Additionally, the delegates were provided with an overview of ATIRA’s extensive facilities for testing protective textiles, offering them a glimpse into the world of technical textiles. The delegates were impressed by ATIRA’s comprehensive testing capacities, which encompassed everything from fiber and fabric to cutting-edge technical textiles.

The visit culminated in an enriching experience that highlighted ATIRA’s commitment to innovation and excellence in technical textiles along with its pioneering contributions to the field of conventional textiles. The delegates were captivated by ATIRA’s innovative R&D initiatives and an impressive array of testing capabilities.

Techtextil India 2023: 12-14 September at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai

Techtextil India 2023, was hosted at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai from 12-14th Sep. During this event, ATIRA showcased its innovative products and services catered to the technical textile industry, garnering an exceptional response from attendees. The exhibition served as an excellent platform for us to display our offerings and establish connections within the technical textiles sector.

Visit of Thiru R. Gandhi, Minister of Handlooms and Textiles, and Senior Government Officials from Government of Tamil Nadu to ATIRA

Thiru R. Gandhi, the Hon’ble Minister of Handlooms and Textiles, along with senior government officials from the Government of Tamil Nadu, visited the Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) on 16th May’23. The purpose of the visit was to gain insight into the research and development (R&D) activities carried out by ATIRA in the field of Technical Textiles.

Upon arrival, Thiru R. Gandhi and the government officials were warmly received by Shri Punit Lalbhai, Council Member of ATIRA, Shri Pragnesh Shah, Director of ATIRA, and Ms. Deepali Plawat, Senior Deputy Director of ATIRA and staff of ATIRA.

Following a comprehensive briefing on ATIRA’s research initiatives, the Hon’ble Minister expressed his appreciation for the organization’s remarkable achievements in the development of composite materials for space applications.

During the visit, the Principal Secretary Thiru. Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, I.A.S., engaged in an interactive session with Shri Punit Lalbhai, Council Member, to discuss various issues and explore potential avenues for the development of technical textiles. The exchange focused on identifying strategies, Policy initiatives  and collaborative efforts that can contribute to the growth and advancement of technical textiles in Tamil Nadu.

Furthermore, the Principal Secretary expressed keen interest in ATIRA’s research and initiatives related to sustainable dyeing processes, recognizing their potential to significantly enhance environmental sustainability in the textile industry. Discussions revolved around exploring innovative methods and technologies that minimize the ecological footprint of dyeing operations while maintaining high-quality standards. This focus on sustainable practices aligns with the government’s commitment to promoting a greener and more sustainable textile sector in Tamil Nadu.

 

Thiru R. Gandhi commended ATIRA for its invaluable contributions to the textile industry and its dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation. He expressed his confidence in ATIRA’s capabilities and emphasized the significance of research and development in fostering progress and competitiveness in the sector.

ATIRA, as a premier textile research organization, continues to play a pivotal role in driving advancements and promoting sustainable growth in the industry. The visit of Thiru R. Gandhi and the government officials from Tamil Nadu further strengthens the bond between ATIRA and the state government, fostering collaboration towards the development of a vibrant technical textile ecosystem.

About ATIRA:

The Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) is a leading textile research organization committed to enhancing the technological capabilities and competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. With its state-of-the-art facilities and expertise, ATIRA conducts research, development, and testing in various domains, including textiles, Composites Material, Nano Spinning, Geotextiles and Protective textiles. Through its innovative solutions, ATIRA aims to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the industry.

Shri. Piyush Goyal, Honorable Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Textiles and Leader of the Rajya Sabha visited ATIRA on 20th August 2022. 

Shri. Piyush Goyal, Honorable Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Textiles and Leader of the Rajya Sabha visited ATIRA on 20th August 2022. 

During the visit he took a tour of ATIRA’s R&D and Incubation Facilities and appreciated the Research activities and projects lead by ATIRA. He further motivated the team to take a leap and level up the Research activities to drive path breaking innovations in the field of Composites and Technical Textiles.

The Centre of Excellence for Composite, ATIRA Ahmedabad successfully organized one-week industrial training program on “Carbon Fiber Composites and Its Processing” from April 04 to April 08, 2022 for Sundaram Composite Structures Private Limited, Chennai (A group of Breaks India Pvt. Ltd.).

 

This training program was customized as per the requirement of the Sundaram composites and provided thorough knowledge of carbon fiber and its composites.

 

During training program, the participants learned how to handle reinforce material and carbon fiber prepregs, testing of fiber, development of fiber composites from different process, development of composites from handling and storage of carbon prepreg, testing of carbon composites, drilling and trimming of FRP composites and painting on FRP composite materials.

Happy Republic Day 2022

Series of Seminars/Conferences under the theme “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”- celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence, in Partnership with Ministry of Heavy Industry (MHI) (schemes for the development of Indian Textile Engineering Industry)

A one day conference ‘Responsible Textile Production through Sustainable Chemicals Management’-ATIRA perspective on Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals in Textile and Allied Industry was organized by Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) at ATIRA Auditorium on 26.12.2018.

Gujarat Council of Science and Technology (Gujcost), Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat was co-sponsor of the conference. Ahmedabad Textile Processors Association (ATPA); Naroda Enviro Projects Ltd.(NEPL) and Rossary Biotech also co sponsored the conference.

The conference addressed the topic of present interest. It was attended by a large section of decision makers from Textile, dyes and chemical Industry. Representatives from Government, Industry associations and Environmental experts also participated. Those present were from Textile Industry like Arvind Ltd., Ashima dyecot Ltd., Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., Bharat Vijay Mills(BVM), Bansal Textile Mills, AM. Textile, Aarvee Denims, Hemlines Textile export, Reliance Textile Division, Welspun Ltd. Etc. A large number of Industry associations like Gujarat dyestuff manufacturing association (GDMA), Textile Association of India(TAI), Ahmedabad Textile Processors Association (ATPA), Naroda Industries Association(NIA) were present. Chemical Industries was represented by many participants from Abstract chemicals, Chemistar intermediates, Lonsenkiri chemicals, Loxim industries, Mayur dyechem, Swiss formulations, Microvision, Polycon etc. There were participants from Institutes like CEE, Mahatma Gadhi Labor Institute etc.

Director, ATIRA, Shri M.N.Subramanyan and Guests inagurated the event at 10 am.
Honourable chief minister , Shri Vijay Rupani had earlier wished for success of conference. His message was read out by Ms Deepali Plawat, Dy. Director, ATIRA.

The Chief Guest Shri H.J. Vyas, IAS , Additional Industry Commissioner, Governement of Gujarat congratualted ATIRA for holding conference on such important issue and informed that The Industries Commissionarate has many schemes to support Industry and Industry should ensure complaince to envirinmental standards.

The guest of honour, Shri Mukesh Shah,Jt. Secretary, climate change, Govt. of Gujarat informed initiatives of climate change department.

Shri Shailesh Patwari, Chairman, Naroda Enviro Projects Ltd.(NEPL) described the foreseen scarcity of usable water and need to work towards it.

There were presentations from ZDHC by Shri Prasad Pant emphasizing responsible textile manufacturing through sustainable chemicals management. Mr Gautam Shah from Reliance Industries Ltd. presented sustainable textile production at Reliance.

Dr. Bharat Jain, Chairman, Gujarat Cleaner Production Centre (GCPC) talked on resource efficiency and cleaner production strategy for environment management.

Participants took a tour of ATIRA facilities of Eco lab, Calibration lab, Composite and Heat & flame labs during open house session and appreciated ATIRA’s efforts for imparting Eco friendliness.

ATIRA’s Eco lab equipped with sophisticated instruments like High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS), Atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) etc. is to test all parameters of restricted substances as per Manufacturing Rstricted Substances List (MRSL ) of Zero Discharhe of Hazardous Chemicals(ZDHC). ATIRA is associating with ZDHC foundation, Netherlands in various capacities for environmarntal management in south east asia and particularly in west India.

ATIRA will arrange third party testing and provide training as per ZDHC

There were 5 informative talks in post lunch session beginning with Dr. Ramesh Kumar of Welspun on responsible production through sustainable water and chemical management.

Dr. Syamal De of Atul Ltd.described conservation of precious natural resources through zero liquid discharge.

Mr. Abhisek Bansal from Arvind Mills Ltd. spoke on ZDHC implementation expereience and benefits at Arvind

Dr. Mahesh Dalal, Convener of conference, ATIRA informed on ZDHC targets and third party testing.

Practical insights on Chemical management implementation was presented by Dr. Siva Rama Kumar Pariti from Sustainable Textile Solutions, UK.

The one day conference ended with a panel discussion and brainstorming for sustainable production. Dr Mahesh Dalal, Convener of conference presented vote of thanks.

MoU ATIRA & CII

ATIRA has entered in to a MoU with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) during August 2019. CII is an association with around 7900 organization members and indirect membership of over 200,000 enterprises from 240 national and regional sectoral industry bodies through which it creates an environment conducive for industrial growth by networking with Government, industry, institutions and the like. The MoU is to promote mutual cooperation in areas of education and research between ATIRA and CII.

The purpose and objectives of the MoU include:

  • Faculty development Program
  • Student development program
  • Developing industry Responsive Curriculum through CIIs representation on University’s Board of Studies
  • Internships
  • Creation of avenues for greater involvement with industry
  • Exchange of staff between industry and ATIRA
  • Utilization of R&D facilities at the institute by the industry, involvement of industry in R&D
  • Undertake research related to industry in collaboration with R&D Department of industry
  • Keep the industry informed about new discoveries/developments and innovative scientific work being undertaken
  • Any other which may be discovered during the process