The Department of Textile Technology at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, stands on the precipice of pioneering advancements in technical textiles with a substantial grant of INR 10 crore, bestowed upon it by the Union Ministry of Textile. The generous grant comes under the aegis of the National Technical Textile Mission scheme.

Heralding a new era of innovation in the technical textile sector, the National Technical Textile Mission seeks to bolster the realm of technical textiles and propel groundbreaking research endeavors. The grant not only signifies financial backing but also underscores the government's commitment to fostering cutting-edge research, encouraging technological strides, and nurturing talent within the technical textile domain.

Dr Vinay Midha and Dr A Mukhopadhyay, project coordinators at Dr B R Ambedkar NIT, expressed their elation at this significant recognition. The infusion of INR 10 crore is primed to fuel an array of initiatives that promise to reshape the landscape of technical textiles.

The allocated funds are poised to facilitate the establishment of state-of-the-art research facilities, fortify laboratory infrastructure, and drive forward collaborative ventures. These collaborative endeavors are strategically aimed at addressing the intricate challenges that lie at the intersection of technical textiles and industries.

Elaborating on the department's multifaceted research focus, Dr Midha and Dr Mukhopadhyay highlighted their involvement in an array of technical textile sectors, encompassing sport textiles, protective textiles, geotextiles, industrial textiles, and medical textiles. This diversity reflects their commitment to spanning a spectrum of industries and harnessing the transformative potential of technical textiles.

With the backing of the Union Ministry of Textile and the National Technical Textile Mission, Dr B R Ambedkar NIT's Textile Technology Department is poised to become a pivotal force in driving innovation, research, and growth within India's technical textile landscape.