TC times April 2013

1The TC Times April 2013

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Review of Handloom Mark Scheme,

Cluster Level Seminar on Handloom Mark Scheme

Awareness meet for Mosquito Net Industries at Karur, Tamil Nadu

Textiles Committee participated in “Appropriate Technology Exhibition”

Accreditation of Laboratories as per ISO/IEC 17025:2005

Empowering Grass Root Level Handloom Weavers by Providing Looms on Ownership Basis through

Convergence of Schemes in Shantipur Handloom Cluster

Coordination Committee Meeting at Karur

Cluster Level Awareness Meet on Handloom Mark Scheme

Cluster Level Seminar on Handloom Mark Scheme

Internal Audit Training at the Office of The Textile Commissioner, Mumbai

India International Hand-Woven Trade Fair at Chennai

Biotechnological Approach in Textile Industry

Laboratory Information System (LIMS)

Directory of Liaison Officers of Market Research Wing

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Editor: Mr. Ganesh Bangar, Assistant Director, EP & QA Division Associate Editor: Mr. S. Krishna Kumar, Field Officer, Market Research Wing

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From The Secretary’s DeskThe TC Times is the official interface of the Textiles Committee with the stakeholders and those

availing the services of the committee.

I am sure that this monthly communication is really justified in effectively communicating the

services rendered by the committee to its stakeholders.

(Dr P. Nayak)Secretary, Textiles Committee

Chairman’s MessageThe third issue of the Textiles Committee’s monthly newsletter, The TC Times, is coming out

with a lead article on Biotechnological approach in Textile Industry besides the major activities

undertaken by the organization as a facilitator to the trade & industry in the country.

I hope this issue will be informative to the readers and stakeholders of the industry.

(S. P. Oswal)Chairman, Textiles Committee

Award conferred on Dr. P. Nayak, Secretary, Textiles Committee at Global Cotton Conference, Mumbai for successfully organising a Quality Certification Programme for Indian Ginning Mills.


The Deputy Development Commissioner (Handlooms) of the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Ms. Priti Kumar, has reviewed the progress of the Handloom Mark Scheme implemented by Textiles Committee in the country. Dr. P. Nayak, Member Secretary and a team of senior officers represented Textiles Committee in the meeting held on 5th April 2013. As the scheme has entered the 8th year of its implementation, some policy prescriptions to be incorporated in the action plan were also discussed on the basis of the past experience.

For effective implementation of the Scheme, Ms. Kumar has suggested some important points for implementation. As per the latest Handloom census, a large number of handlooms are located in the North East sector of the country and hence there should be more focus on this geographical area for new registrations under the scheme. As per the latest statistics, the Handloom Mark registrations have reached 10391, of which 70 percent are individual weavers. Issuing free samples to the handloom weavers will also be considered as part of encouraging the weaving community to use the labels. Taking up new registrations during the cluster level meetings and to rope-in agencies like Weavers Service Centers for working jointly with Textiles Committee are some of the suggestions

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which are considered to be implemented in the near future. It has also been decided that all the 469 notified handloom clusters should be impressed upon for the registration of the Handloom Mark through the designated Cluster Development

Executives.

It has been decided that the programme organized by Textiles Committee in Colleges will also have a component of marketing the handloom textiles by organizing sales which in turn will benefit not only to create awareness of the uniqueness and heritage of handloom products but also help the younger generation to develop an inclination towards using genuine handloom products. It has been decided to explore the possibility of using the word “hand woven” in the domestic labels also in place of Handloom Mark.

To explore the ways and means of strengthening the market linkage and supply chain of the handloom weavers by using the Handloom Mark Labels; register the parties on the spot and sell the labels in the marketing events and luring the State Handloom departments for promoting Handloom Mark Scheme was also discussed for

inclusion in the action plan.

Review of Handloom Mark Schemeu

As per the latest Handloom census, a large number of

handlooms are located in the North East

sector of the country and hence there should be more focus on this geographical area for

new registrations under the scheme.

5th April, 2013

Cluster level seminar on Handloom mark sCHeme on 7tH marCH 2013 at village: Butana (nilokHeri), dist. karnal organized By regional offiCe, textiles Committee, PaniPat.


Awareness meet for Mosquito Net Industries at Karur, Tamil Nadu

An awareness meet for the Mosquito Net Industries (Developmental –Support schemes for MSME units) has been organized at Karur, Tamil Nadu by Tamil Nadu HDPE Mosquito Bed net Manufacturers association on 7th March 2013 at Hotel Aarthi, with the strategic support of Textiles Committee. The main objective of the meet was to create a platform for the warp knit based mosquito net manufacturing MSME units for exposure to (i) various developmental support schemes of Ministries like MSME & MOT; (ii) to explore product development / diversification possibilities; and (iii) look at investment and business opportunities in Technical textiles through technology up-gradation. Products of fabric samples for apparels, sport-tech, Indu-tech and Home-tech applications were also displayed in the backdrop of the meet by manufacturers from Coimbatore and Bengaluru.

The Meet inaugurated by Shri. A. R. Malaiyappasamy, a pioneer in the Industry was well attended by stakeholders of the industry and officials of the state and central government. The Mosquito net fabric manufacturing Industry of Karur, providing employment to more than 20,000 people, mainly depends on the indigenously made conventional warp knitting technology. The industry has more than 3500 such machines run by more than 160 MSME units and catering

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to the domestic market requirement to the tune of Rs. 250 crores. HDPE is used as the raw material for majority of their production and insecticide treated fabrics are produced in meager quantity by very few exporters for the African market.

It is also revealed by the office bearers of the Tamil Nadu HDPE mosquito net manufacturers association (TNMBNMA)that their member units are not aware of the benefits of the TUF scheme for modernization and except few, majority of their members are not self driven to look for any new product development opportunities like shade nets, insect nets , fruit bags etc with their existing technology. The present demand –supply conditions are making them complacent in supplying the mosquito net fabrics at low unit value, without realizing the importance of promoting branded mosquito nets and other innovative products connected to various technical textile applications especially in the field of Agri tech, home tech, Indu- tech etc.

Textiles Committee, through its the Cluster development experience could convince the association about the emerging opportunities and importance of networking with different public and private Business development service

providers for the development of their business.

(l to r): CDE Shri.Venugopal during his address, Shri.A.V.Palanisamy, Asst.Secretary of Mosquito net association during his welcome speech, Shri.Saravanakumar,Director Triumph academy during his address on New product development opportunities in warpknits

regional offiCe, textiles Committee,

PaniPat PartiCiPated in “aPProPriate

teCHnology exHiBition” organized By

Weavers serviCe Centre, PaniPat from

18tH to 22nd marCH, 2013.


Accreditation of Laboratories as per ISO/IEC 17025:2005

Accreditation provides a means for third party certification

of competence of laboratories to perform specific types of

testing. Laboratory accreditation uses criteria and procedures

specifically developed to determine technical competence.

Specialist technical assessors conduct a thorough evaluation

of all factors in a laboratory that affect the production of

test or calibration data. Laboratory accreditation bodies use

this standard specifically to assess factors relevant to the

laboratory’s technical competence, including the:-

n technical competence of staff

n validity and appropriateness of test methods

n traceability of measurements and calibrations to national

standards

n suitability, calibration and maintenance of test equipment

n testing environment

n sampling, handling and transportation of test items

n quality assurance of test and calibration data

In India NABL accredits recognition of the technical

competence of the testing labs for a

specific task following ISO/IEC 17025-

2005 standard. It is associated with

Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation

Cooperation (APLAC), MRA and

International Laboratory Accreditation

Cooperation and hence facilitate

acceptance of the test results by the

accredited labs between countries to

which MRA partners represent.

Benefits of accreditation

n Formal recognition of competence of

a laboratory by an Accreditation body

in accordance with international

criteria provides a ready means for

customers to identify and select

reliable testing, measurement and

calibration services.

n Prevents occurrence of errors the

possibility of occurrence of errors are

reduced or eliminated on installing

a laboratory Quality system. This

is because the calibration of the equipments used are

checked and recorded at periodic intervals. Trained

personnel only are used for testing activity. Effective

supervision of the testing is ensured. Consequently all the

testing activities are carried out RIGHT FIRST TIME.

n updates the quality of testing:

As per the requirements of the criteria, standard test

methods evolved at national or international level and

validated in-house methods only are to be used for the

testing of various quality parameters. As the standard test

and calibration methods are invariably revised from time

to time on the basis of latest technology, updating of the

quality of testing is also automatically ensured.

n A regular assessment by an accreditation body as per

international standard checks all aspects of facility’s

operation consistently producing accurate and dependable

data. Therefore raises the performance level to the

appropriate international standard.

n establishes credibility of the

laboratory :

The accuracy and the reproducibility

of the test results are ensured in a

laboratory, where a quality system

in maintained. This establishes the

credibility of the laboratory among the

Trade and Industry at the national as

well as international level.

In case of quality system every activity

is planned documented and carried

out in accordance with the document

procedure. Hence, the absence of

any individual would not affect the

overall performance of the laboratory.

Thus, the quality of service shall be

consistently maintained.

n eliminates independent quality

assessments by customers :

If the laboratory is accredited by a

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Users of accredited laboratories will

enjoy greater access for their products,

in both domestic and international markets, when the products are

tested by accredited laboratories as the

test data is accepted in the national and

international markets.


recognized national or international accrediting agency, there

is no need for the various customers who are using the testing

facilities available at the laboratory, to individually assess the

quality of service provided by laboratory.

n ensures smoothness in work flow :

The sequence of various activities being performed in a

laboratory are planned and documented in a laboratory

quality system. This ensures the smoothness in work inflow.

n Provides confidence to the laboratory as well as to the

customers :

As the various activities which influence the quality of work

in the laboratory are planned and performed in accordance

with the documented procedures, the occurrence of error

is eliminated. This provides confidence not only to staff

members but also to the customers whose requirements are

fully satisfied consistently by the laboratory.

Users of accredited laboratories will enjoy greater access for

their products, in both domestic and international markets,

when the products are tested by accredited laboratories as

the test data is accepted in the national and international

markets. This can lead to potential increase in business due

to enhanced customer confidence and satisfaction.

Laboratory accreditation is highly regarded both nationally and

internationally as reliable indicator of technical competence.

Mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) among the countries

enable test and calibration data produced by accredited

laboratories to be accepted between these countries.

Textiles Committee has 14 of its 16 laboratories across the

country accredited by NABL as per ISO/IEC 17025-2005. The

Scope of Accreditation of all the 14 laboratories put together

covers about 40 Mechanical & 50 Chemical Parameters

encompassing National Standard – BIS and Various other

International Standards like ISO, AATCC, ASTM, NFPA, JIS,

and DIN etc.

The laboratories Textiles Committee cater to the testing

needs of about 35000 clients representing various Central

and State Government like Customs, Railways, Defence

& Police Departments, Municipal Corporation, Transport

undertakings, Education Departments, Health Departments

and Buying Houses, Exporters, Traders etc. The expertise

acquired by the officials of the laboratory while maintaining

the Laboratory QMS during the last 15 years is being used in

two ways:

i for providing guidance to other laboratories and

ii for auditing the laboratories, on behalf of NABL, for

meeting the requirements of ISO 17025.

In order to promote quality culture in the textile industry,

Textiles Committee provides consultancy for obtaining

laboratory accreditation as per ISO 17025 to Laboratories of

Textile Research Associations/Institutes, In-house laboratories

of Process House, Garment Manufacturing unit, Composite

Textile units. Some of our clients include Textile Research

Associations like ATIRA, BTRA, MANTRA and Private textile

testing laboratories.

Laboratory accreditation is highly regarded both nationally and

internationally as reliable indicator of technical competence. Mutual recognition agreements (MRAs)

among the countries enable test and calibration data produced by accredited

laboratories to be accepted between these countries.


Empowering Grass Root Level Handloom Weavers by Providing Looms on Ownership Basis through Convergence of Schemes in Shantipur Handloom ClusterA Case Study By, DR. Saumen Mapdar, Cluster Development Executive, Shantipur Handloom Cluster

Handlooms in Shantipur Cluster have remained not only one

of the important options of livelihoods but have also been the

saviors of the various traditional skills that have been inherited

by the weavers over generations. In Shantipur, three types of

weavers are available. One kind of Weavers, who are linked

to master weavers: who receive the raw material and design

brief from the master weaver and pass on the final product

to them and receive their weaving wages in return. Other

kind of weavers who buy raw material on their own, work on

their own designs and then market their products through a

variety of local channels, traders etc. This kind of weavers are

very less in number and the third kind of weavers, who are

linked to the primary cooperative societies which procure raw

material, pass it on to the attached weavers, pay them wages

and then market the final products on their own marketing

channels. But one of the common phenomenon for the most

of the weavers (about 50%) are that they do not have their

Handlooms on ownership basis. Therefore their profit is not

uniformly shared with their master weavers/traders and their

wages pattern is below the normal in the range of Rs. 70-

80 per day. Another feature of Shantipur product is mainly

cotton based and catering to lower range consumers and

vulnerable to cost based competition

though the weavers are extremely

skillful in their work. They are capable

to work with other types of yarn other

than cotton. But they don’t have any

exposure or training opportunity to do

so. Therefore there was hardly any

scope for product diversification. Under

IHCDS initiatives of Shantipur Cluster, as part of institution

building, in Goberchar area of Belgoria II Gram Panchayat

(G.P), first two SHG federations were evolved under the

name of M/s Goberchar Golden HL Weavers Welfare Sangho

& M/s Goberchar Bhagirathi HL Weavers Welfare Sangho.

CDE conducted focused group discussions with these SHG

Federations to understand their basic felt needs and also to

find out the articulation of demand. It was transpired that most

of the weavers are working on labourer basis and used to work

on the Handlooms provided by Traders/ Master Weavers and

their income could be increased by introduction of product

diversification. During the rainy season, their production was

affected as most of their looms were of pit looms and looms

were inundated with waters. The basic necessity of the

weavers were the Handlooms (Frame Looms) on ownership

basis and cultivating & incubating knowledge & skills. To

meet these gaps, a training was conducted on Product

diversification with different type of yarns like silk, linen etc

under Shantipur Cluster initiatives for a duration of 2 months.

Weavers after undergoing the training, were highly motivated

and expressed their willingness to adopt these skills. This

required a provision of Modified Handlooms because in

the existing facility the product

diversification was not possible.

The provision of providing looms to

the weavers was not initially under

purview of IHCDS of Shantipur

Cluster development. CDE of

Shantipur roped Central Silk Board

(CSB) for convergence support for

providing looms to the loomless New Handlooms were provided to loomless weavers of SHG Federations of Goberchar of Shantipur Cluster

Loom less Weaver producing Handloom fabric in Newly supplied Handlooms

It was transpired that most of the weavers are working on labourer basis and used to

work on the Handlooms provided by Traders/ Master Weavers and their income could be increased by introduction of product

diversification.

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weavers of Goberchar area of

Shantipur. Central Silk Board

informed that convergence

support to Shantipur Weavers is

possible under their XI five year

plan schemes of CDP. Under

this scheme, CSB agreed to

provide their 50% contribution

of total loom cost. But to

implement this, the consent of

matching contribution of 25%

from Govt. of West Bengal was mandatory. The remaining

25% has to be met by the Beneficiaries / weavers. CSB was

initially apprehensive of implementation of such scheme

because of their past experience in the absence of matching

contribution. Shantipur Cluster Office acted as a co-ordinator

between Directorate of Textiles, Govt. of West Bengal and

Central Silk Board for conducting a meeting & also for obtaining

approval for matching contribution from State Government. It

was also decided to conduct a joint survey by Government

of West Bengal, Central Silk Board and,

Textiles Committee of Shantipur Cluster.

As per budget provision, 49 beneficiaries

were selected after joint verification who

has agreed to provide 25% participatory

contribution. Certified Handlooms were

provided to all 49 beneficiaries after

completion of tendering. After getting

the Handlooms on Ownership basis, the

productivity has been increased by 20%.

The fabric quality produced in these looms were of improved

quality and free from defects of miss pick etc. Fabric wastage

was reduced to 2 % from 10%. Health hazards in the

form of back pain were reduced. Weavers are now able to

work 6 days in a week due to reduce fatigue as a result of

improved technology. The earning capacity of the weavers

was increased from Rs 2100 per month to Rs 4500 per

month. The weavers are now producing products both in Silk

and Silk/Cotton. For their diversified product ranges, they are

linked to Buyers like Fab India.

New Shed developed by Shri Sudhan Biswas , Member of Goberchar Golden HL weavers Sangho ( SHG Federations) from the accumulated benefit accrued from the ownership basis looms in PPP mode through Convergence of Schemes

Concrete Shed developed by Shri Trinath Barman, , Member of Goberchar Golden HL weavers Sangho ( SHG Federations) from the accumulat ed benefit accrued from the ownership basis looms through con-vergence of schemes

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Before after

Weavers were attached only to Mahajans Weavers are now attached to other buyers too

Used to weave only Matha Saree Now able to weave exportable fabric

Jacquard Design was not possible Jacquard Design is possible

Wages were ranging from Rs 70– 75 per day Average wages are now Rs 150- 200/ month

Not possible to carry the schooling cost for Children Now are able to provide the cost for 2 private tutors

Used to weave only Saree Now able to weave exportable product, stoles apart from Saree

Earlier used to work 10 hrs for a particular variety of

product

Now the same product is possible to weave in 7 hours resulting into

3 hrs time saving

Production of loom/ week was 25 Mtr Production of looms increased by 20%

Inferior Fabric quality having defects of Miss pick etc. Improved Quality of fabric

Fabric wastage was 10% Fabric wastage reduced by 2%

More health hazards in the form of back pain Health Hazards were reduced

Weavers was able to work only 5 days in a week Weavers are now able to work 6 days in a week due to reduced

fatigue as result of improved technology

As per budget provision, 49 beneficiaries were selected after joint verification who has agreed to provide

25% participatory contribution. Certified Handlooms were provided to all 49 beneficiaries after completion

of tendering.


Coordination Committee Meeting at Karur

A Coordination Committee meeting for the development of powerloom

industry in Karur was organized by South India Textile Research

Association Powerloom Service Centre, Karur in association with

the Office of the Textile Commissioner, Coimbatore on 23rd March

2013.

The objective of the meeting was to brain storm and list out various

short-term developmental interventions taken-up for the development

of the Karur Powerloom industry with the involvement of different

stake holders. The meeting organized at the SITRA Powerloom

Service Centre, Karur was attended by various stakeholders of the

industry including representatives of manufacturers and exporters

associations, leading financial institutions, state and central

government including Textiles Committee.

Experts from different fields participated in the discussions on the

issues related to the industry in general and particularly in Karur.

Shri.A. R. Kailasam of SITRA PSC thanked Textiles Committee

for suggesting the ‘‘Integrated Scheme for the Powerloom sector

development’’ of Ministy of Textiles. The Powerloom cluster

development component of that scheme is expected to help the

unorganised powerloom units to progress under a regulated frame

work.

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Shri.A.R.Kailasam Incharge SITRA PSC during his welcome speech

Shri. D. Dhandapani, Deputy Director during his address in the coordination committee meeting

Cluster level aWareness meet on Handloom mark sCHeme at aska, BeraHamPur, ganjam, odisHa on 12.03.2013 organized By regional offiCe, textiles Committee, BHuBanesWar


The Internal Audit Training Programme for

implementation of ISO 9001:2008 – Quality

Management System in Office of Textile

Commissioner, Mumbai was conducted from

28th February 2013 to 02nd March 2013. The

programme was inaugurated by Shri S. Balaraju,

Joint Textile Commissioner. About 77 officials

from HQ, RO & PSCs attended the programme.

The topics covered in the Training Programme include

n ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System requirements

n Internal Audit to determine whether QMS conforms to

Planned arrangements, Requirements of ISO 9001:2008

and QMS requirement established by an organization.

Effective implementation and maintenance of QMS

n Guidance on the Management of an Audit programme

based on ISO 19011:2011

n Key terms and definitions

n Principle of Internal Audit (IPPCIE)

n Managing Audit programme (Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle)

-Establishing the Audit Programme objectives

-Establishing the Audit Programme

-Implementing the Audit Programme

-Monitoring the Audit Programme

-Reviewing and improving the Audit

Programme

n Performing an Audit

-Initiating, preparing, conducting Audit

-Preparing and distributing the Audit Report

-Completing and conducting Audit follow up

n Competence and Evaluation of QMS Auditors and Audit

team

The Textile Commissioner Shri A. B. Joshi presided over

concluding session. He emphasized the importance of the

service quality, customer focus and continual improvement

for the effective implementation of QMS. He congratulated

Shri S. Periasamy, Team Leader and Team members for

conducting the programme in an effective manner. He also

expressed his thanks to the Secretary and Director, Textiles

Committee for deputing the officials of Textiles Committee for

implementing ISO 9000 in the Office of Textile Commissioner.

Internal Audit Training at the Office of The Textile Commissioner, Mumbaiu

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“The EP&QA division of Textiles Committee had received ISO 17020 accreditation as an independent third party inspection body in May, 2008 from National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), New Delhi. The EP&QA division is the first inspection body in India to get such accreditation. The accreditation was subsequently renewed in 2011 which is valid till 2015. The ISO 17020 standard was revised in 2012 and the division has amended its relevant documents & implemented the 2012 edition of ISO 17020 standards with effect from 1st March 2013”.


Regional Office, Textiles Committee, Chennai participated in 3rd India International Handwoven

Fair organized by Handloom Export Promotion Council at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai from

5th to 7th March 2013 to publicize and promote the Handloom Mark Scheme.

India International Hand-Woven Trade Fair at Chennaiu

5th to 7th March 2013

Inauguration of the function by Shri. Balvinder Kumar I.A.S., Development Commissioner (HL) Lighting of holy lamp by Development Commissioner (HL)


Lighting of holy lamp by Development Commissioner (HL)Shri. Balvinder Kumar I.A.S., DCHL receives Minister for Handlooms & Textiles, Tamilnadu Dr. S.Sundarraj

Prize distribution by Minister during the cultural event


Jr. QAO (Lab), Regional Office, Textiles Committee, Ludhiana

This article will provide a thorough overview of current and future focuses of biotechnological approach in the Textile industry. introduction contains a brief introduction of biotechnology followed by an overview of the fundamental aspects of biotechnology in textiles industry. section-i covers biotechnology approach in the improvement of natural fiber and biosynthesis of novel fibers. section-ii comprises the application of biotechnology in textiles processing and section-iii deals with the potential of biotechnological tools in the management of textiles waste.

Bio teCHnologiCal aPProaCH in textile industry

COveR stORY

by Shri Rajkumar P. Sontakke, MSc (Microbiology)


Section-I: Application of Biotechnology in Textile

Introduction

Biotechnology is a technological application that uses

biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives of them to

make or modify products or process for specific use.

“Biotechnology is the application of scientific and engineering

principles to the processing of materials by biological

agents to provide goods and services.” Thus, “scientific

and engineering principles” are taken to cover a variety of

disciplines, but in particular microbiology, biochemistry,

genetics, and biochemical and chemical engineering;

“biological agents” refer to a wide range of biological catalysts

but particularly to micro-organisms, enzymes, and animal

and plant cells; “materials” are taken in a broad sense to

include both organic and inorganic compounds; and the

essential link of scientific activity.

Biotechnology is the application of living organisms and their

components to industrial products and processes. In 1981, the

European federation of Biotechnology defined biotechnology

as integrated use of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and chemical

engineering in order to achieve the technological application

of the capacities of microbes and cultured tissue cells.

Essentially, biotechnology harnesses the catalytic power

of biological systems, whether by direct use of enzymes

or through the use of the intricate biochemistry of whole

cells and micro-organisms. New biotechnology is typically

a science-led technology, in the sense that most of the

inventions and process and product innovations have

emerged from breakthroughs in scientific and technological

research undertaken in research institutes.

Defining the scope of biotechnology is not easy because

it overlaps with so many industries such as the chemical

industry or food industry being the majors, but biotechnology

has found many applications in textile industry also, especially

textile processing and effluent management. Consciousness

and expectations for better quality fabric and awareness

about environmental issues are two important drivers for

textile industry to adopt biotechnology in its various areas.

The major areas of application of biotechnology in textile

industry are given below:

Improvement of plant varieties used in the production of

textile fibres and in fibre properties

n Improvement of fibres derived from animals and health

care of the animals

n Novel fibres from biopolymers and genetically modified

microorganisms

n Replacement of harsh and energy demanding chemical

treatments by enzymes in textile processing

n Environment friendly routes to textile auxiliaries such as

dyestuffs

n Novel uses for enzymes in textile finishing

n Development of low energy enzyme based detergents

n New diagnostic tools for detection of adulteration and

Quality Control of textiles

n Waste management

Improvements in Natural fibres:

Biotechnology can play a crucial role in production of natural

fibres with highly improved and modified properties besides

providing opportunities for development of absolutely new

polymeric material.

Cotton

Cotton continues to dominate the market of natural fibres.

It has the greatest technical and economic potential for

transformation by technological means. Genetic engineering

research on the cotton plant is currently directed by a two-

pronged approach solving the major problems associated

with the cultivation of cotton crop, namely the improved

resistance to insects, diseases and herbicides, leading to

improved quality and higher yield. The long term approach

of developing cotton fibre with modified properties, such as

improved strength, length, appearances, maturity and color.

Transgenic Cotton

Each year, thousands of research hours and hundreds

of thousands of dollars are spent to prevent cotton from

caterpillars that love to eat cotton. Cotton growers fight to

produce a saleable product using pheromones (insects

mating hormones) and monitoring. Use of excessive

pesticides is posing serious threats to the green image of


cotton. About ten years ago,

Monsanto scientists

obtained a toxin gene from

the soil bacterium called BT

(Bacillus Thuringiensis)

and inserted it into

cotton plants to create a

caterpillar-resistant variety.

Plants with the BT toxin

gene produce their own toxin and

thus can kill caterpillars throughout

the season without being sprayed

with insecticide. The toxin kills

caterpillars by paralyzing their guts

when they eat it. Because the toxin

is lethal to caterpillars but harmless

to other organisms, it is safe for the

public and the environment.

More stable, long lasting and more

active Bts are now being developed for

the suppression of loopers and other

worms in cotton. Insect resistance is

also being developed using a wound-

inducible promotergene capable of

delivering a large but highly localized

dose of toxin within 30-40 seconds of

an insect biting.

Coloured cotton

Developments of fibres containing

desirable shades in deep and fast

colours would change the face of the

entire processing industry. Coloured cottons are also being

produced not only by conventional genetic selection but

also by direct DNA engineering. Although several naturally

coloured cotton varieties have been obtained by traditional

breeding methods, no blue variety exists. As blue is in

great demand in the textile industry, particularly for denim

production, synthetic dyes are being used. However, the

ingredients of these synthetic dyes are often hazardous and

their wastes are polluting. Additionally, they take time and

energy to work into the cloth. Natural blue coloured cotton

does not have these disadvantages and, therefore has great

market potential.

Hybrid Cotton

Another major breakthrough has

been the ability to produce cotton

containing natural polyester, such

as polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB),

inside their hollow core, thereby

creating a natural polyester/cotton

fibre. About 1% polyester content

has been achieved and it has led to

8-9% increase in the heat retention

of fabrics woven from these fibres.

Other biopolymers, including

proteins, may also be introduced

into cotton core in a similar manner.

These customized fibres will be

tailored to the need of the textile

industry. New properties may

include greater fibre strength,

enhanced dyeability, improved

dimensional stability, reduced

tendency for shrinking and wrinkling

and altered absorbency. Greater

strength will allow higher spinning

speeds and improved strength after

wrinkle-free treatments. Improved

reactivity will allow more efficient

use of dyes. Thus reducing the

amount of colour in effluents.

Protein Polymers

Biological systems are able to synthesize protein chains

in which molecular weight, stereochemistry, amino acid

composition and sequence are genetically determined at the

DNA level. A current area of investigation is to understand

those features of protein polymers that confer high tensile

strength, high modulus and other advantageous properties.

Use of transgenic plants for large-scale production of these

and other synthetic proteins is being explored.

Plants with the Bt toxin gene produce their own toxin and thus can kill caterpillars throughout

the season without being sprayed with insecticide.

Because the toxin is lethal to caterpillars but harmless

to other organisms, it is safe for the public and the

environment.


Acetobacter, which has the ability to synthesize cellulose

from a wide variety of substrates, is chemically pure and

free of lignin and hemicellulose. Cellulose is produced as

an extra cellular polysaccharide in the form of ribbon like

polymerization, high tensile strength and tear resistance and

high hydrophilicity that distinguishes it from other forms of

cellulose.

Corn Fibre

An entirely new type of synthetic fibre derived from a plant

is Lactron. This environment friendly corn fibre was jointly

developed by Kanebo Spinning and Kanebo Gohsen of

Japan. Lactron, the polylactic acid fibre is produced from the

lactic acid obtained through the fermentation of corn starch.

Strength, stretch ability and other properties of Lactron are

comparable to those of petrochemical fibres such as nylon

and polyester. Lactron is being marketed in various forms

such as woven cloth, thread and non-woven cloth.

Polyester Fibres

It has been known since 1926 that certain polyesters are

synthesized and intra-cellulose deposited in granules by

many micro-organism. Some of these materials have been

formed into fibres. Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is an energy

storage material produced by a variety of bacteria in response

to environmental stress. It is being commercially produced

from Alcaligenes eutrophus by Zeneca Bioproducts and sold

under the trade name Biopol. As PHB is biodegradable, there

is considerable interest in using it for packaging purposes to

reduce the environmental impact of human garbage.

Other New Fibres Sources:

There are many more biopolymers, of particular interest

in sanitary and wound healing applications, which include

bacterial cellulose and the polysaccharides such as chitin,

alginate, dextran and hyaluronic acid. Some of these are

discussed below:

Chitins and Chitosans

Chitins and chitosans both can form strong fibres. Chitin is

found in the shells of crustaceans, such as crab, lobster,

shrimps etc. Resembling cellulose, the chitin consists of

long linear polymeric molecules of beta- (1-4) linked glycans.

The carbon atom at position 2, however, is aminated and

acetylated. Fabrics woven from them are antimicrobial

and serve as wound dressing products and as anti-fungal

stockings.

Present supplies of this polysaccharide rely on its extraction

from certain species of bacteria. Dextran, which is

manufactured by the fermentation of sucrose by Leuconostoc

mesenteroides or related species of bacteria, is also being

developed as a fibrous nonwoven for specialty end uses such

as wound dressings.

Bacterial Cellulose

Cellulose produced for industrial purposes is usually obtained

from plants sources or it can be produced by bacterial action.

Acetobacter xylinium is one of the most important bacteria for

cellulose production as sufficient amounts can be produced

which makes it industrially viable. Cellulose produced by

efforts in biosynthesis have been directed towards the preparation of precisely defined

polymers of three kinds

i Natural proteins such as silks, elastins, collagens and marine bioadhesives,

ii Modified versions of these biopolymers, such as simplified repetitive sequence of the native

protein, and

iii synthetic proteins designed de novo that have no close natural analogues. Although such

syntheses pose significant technical problems, these difficulties have all been successfully

overcome in recent years. Using this technology, a whole new class of synthetic proteins with

advanced properties, known as bioengineered materials, is being created.


Section-II:Enzymes in Textile Finishing

enzymes like amylases, xylanases, proteases, lipases and

DNA polymerases for example have been enriched and

characterized.

Bio Medical Application

Antibacterial fabrics are important not only in medical

applications but also in terms of daily life usage. The

application of antimicrobial finishes to textiles can prevent

bacterial growth on textiles. Antibacterial textile production

has become increasingly prominent for hygienic and medical

applications. The antimicrobial agents can be antibiotics,

formaldehyde, heavy metal ions (silver, copper) quaternary

ammonium salts with long hydrocarbon chains , phenol and

oxidizing agents such as chlorine chloramines, hydrogen

peroxide.

The compound is comprised of membrane-

active microbiostatics. It has been known

that the action mechanism of such

cationic surfactants is electrostatic

interaction and physical disruption.

Usually, antimicrobial properties can

be acquired to textile materials by

chemically or physically incorporating

functional agents onto fibers or

fabrics. The antimicrobial properties of

such textile materials can be durable

or temporary. Temporary biocidal

properties of fabrics are easy to achieve

in finishing, but easy to reduce in

laundering. However, the antibacterial

agents will vanish completely if they

are impregnated in materials without

covalent bond linkages.

In view of the need for ecologically

friendly textiles antimicrobial finishing

is introduced, together with some

strategies for the functionalization

of fibres using biodegradable

polysaccharides such as the use of

chitosan. Additionally, the methods

The use of biocatalyst in the textile industry is already state

of the art in the cotton sector. Research and development

in this sector is primarily concentrating on:

n Optimizing and making routine the use of technical

enzymes in processes that are already established in the

textile industry today.

n Preparing enzyme-compatible dyestuff formulations,

textile auxiliary agents and chemical mixtures.

n Producing new or improved textile product properties by

enzymatic treatment.

n Providing biotechnological dyes and textile auxiliary agents,

which are suitable for industrial use, and can possibly

be synthesized in-situ (i.e. on-line for the application

process).

Extremophile Micro-Organisms:

Numerous micro-organisms have learnt to

live in very different and difficult

environmental conditions, e.g. in

high temperatures, in acid and

alkaline conditions and in the

presence of salt concentrations.

These extremophile micro-

organisms live in the most

inhospitable and unspoilt

environments on earth.

At the Hamburg-Harburg (D)

University of Technology, a

comprehensive screening

programmed for isolating

exremophile micro-organisms

(like starch, proteins, and

hemicellulose for example) has

been implemented which is able

to produce enzymes for breaking

down biopolymers, alkanes,

polyaromatic carbohydrates

(PAK) plus fats and oils. Within

the framework of these studies, a

range of biotechnologically relevant

Usually, antimicrobial properties can be acquired to

textile materials by chemically or physically incorporating

functional agents onto fibers or fabrics.

The antimicrobial properties of such textile materials can be durable or

temporary.


functionalization in order to impart antimicrobial properties

and to develop biomedical products, there is still a large gap

within the research field of interactions between bacterial

and fungal systems and bioactive surfaces of medical

textile materials. Standard test methods are commonly

applied to determine the efficiency

of antimicrobial agents. These

methods do not usually reflect in-use

circumstances, because the majority

of tests have only been performed in

liquid media and not on dry, complex

heterogeneous systems such as

functionalized fibrous materials.

Testing and evaluating antimicrobial

efficiency in laboratory conditions with

respect to the real-life environment

is rather challenging. Thus, the test

selected and interpretations made

may vary on the basis of the different

capability of antimicrobial action.

Requirements for antimicrobial finishing

The term ‘antimicrobial’ refers

to a broad range of technologies

that provide varying degrees of

protection for textile materials

against microorganisms.

Antimicrobials are very different in

their chemical nature, mode of action, impact on people

and the environment, handling characteristics, durability,

costs, regulatory compliance, and how they interact with

microorganisms .

An antimicrobially-treated material is defined as being hygienic

and, therefore, should have the following requirements

n effective inhibition against a broad spectrum of bacterial

and fungal species,

n non-toxicity to the consumer, manufacturer and the

environment, durability,

n compatibility with resident skin microbiota, and other

finishing processes,

used for the microbiological testing of these fibres are

discussed and the current disadvantages of these methods

indicated. Moreover, a new strategy for a reliable methodology

regarding the antimicrobial testing of oriented fibre-based

polymers such as cellulose is discussed, which could also be

useful within several other polymer

industrial fields.

Textile materials have found different

end-uses in medical and healthcare

applications.

Common problem in hospitals and

healthcare institutions is microbial

contamination of surfaces, including

textile fabrics, which can lead to

infections and consequently to cross-

infections. Therefore, it is essential to

reduce the transmission of harmful

microorganisms and spreading of

the secondary infections within a

curative environment. It is extremely

important that medical clothing

meet the demands for antimicrobial

protection. Thus, materials for use

in surgery have to ensure adequate

protection against microorganisms,

biological fluids and aerosols, i.e.

impermeability for microorganisms

in wet and dry atmospheres, and

also for air-borne microorganisms.

A number of chemicals have been employed to impart

antimicrobial activity to textile materials. These chemicals

include inorganic salts, organometallics, iodophors

(substances that slowly release iodine), phenols and

thiophenols, antibiotics, heterocyclics with anionic groups,

nitro compounds, urea, formaldehyde derivatives, and

amines. Many of these chemicals, however, are toxic to

humans and are difficult to degrade within the environment.

The major concerns regarding commercial antimicrobial

textiles is the inducement of bacterial resistance to the

biocides used.

However, in spite of various techniques used for fibre

Moreover, a new strategy for a reliable methodology

regarding the antimicrobial testing of oriented fibre-based polymers such as

cellulose is discussed, which could also be useful within

several other polymer industrial fields.


n avert from irritations and allergies,

n applicability with no adverse effects on the quality or

appearance of the textile.

It is believed that polycationic antimicrobial compounds

target the cytoplasmic membranes of microorganisms and

thus the mechanism usually takes place in six-step process

n adsorption onto the microbial cell surface

n diffusion through the cell wall

n binding to the cytoplasmic membrane

n disruption of the cytoplasmic membrane

n release of cytoplasmic

constituents such as K+ ion,

DNA and RNA

n death of the cell.

Antimicrobial agents can act in two distinct ways

(i) by contact; the antimicrobial agent

inhibits microbes only on the fibre

surface (substances are permanently

attached to the fibre surface),

(ii) by diffusion; the antimicrobial agent is

slowly released onto the fibre surface

and/or from the surface (substances

with controlled-release mechanism).

Antimicrobial finishing methodsVarious approaches have been used for

antimicrobial functionalization of textile

materials depending on the particular

active agent and fibre type. In general, two

different antimicrobial finishing methods

can be distinguished.

Antimicrobial agents can be either

applied in an after-treatment process or

incorporated into the polymer solution prior

to extrusion or into the spinning bath. Substance embedded

within the fibre structure has to migrate to the surface, and

should be slowly released during use in order to be active.

Incorporation of antimicrobial substance within a fibre

matrix is suitable only for synthetic fibres. As after-treatment

processes for antimicrobial finishing of natural, as well as

synthetic fibres, conventional exhaust and pad-dry-cure

methods have been used. In addition, methods like padding,

spraying, coating and foam finishing have been developed.

Many other methods have also been reported, such as the

use of nanosized colloidal solutions, nanoparticles, chemical

modification of the biocide for covalent bond formation with

the fibre, crosslinking of the active agent onto the fibre using

crosslinker and sol-gel processes.

Antimicrobial agent is: (a) incorporated into

the fibres; (b) applied on the fibre surface;

(c) chemically bonded onto the fibres.

Nanoscale science and technology have

emerged over the past decade as the

forefront of science and technologies.

The intersecting fields of study that create

this domain of science and engineering

perfectly typify the rapid, multidisciplinary

advancement of contemporary science and

technology. Inorganic materials such as

metal and metal oxides have attracted lots

of attention over the past decade due to their

ability to withstand harsh process conditions

(Fu et al., 2005; Makhluf et al., 2005). Of

the inorganic materials, metal oxides such

as TiO2, ZnO, MgO and CaO are of particular

interest as they are not only stable under

harsh process conditions but also generally

regarded as safe materials to human beings

and animals (Stoimenov et al., 2002; Fu

et al., 2005). The use of nanoparticles of

silver and zinc oxide has been seen as a

viable solution to stop infectious diseases

due to the antimicrobial properties of these

nanoparticles. The intrinsic properties of a

metal nanoparticle are mainly determined by size, shape,

composition, crystallinity and morphology (Dickson and Lyon

2000).

Standard test methods are

commonly applied to determine

the efficiency of antimicrobial agents. These

methods do not usually reflect in-

use circumstances, because the

majority of tests have only been performed in liquid media and not on

dry, complex heterogeneous

systems such as functionalized

fibrous materials.


Section-III: Biotechnology in Textiles Waste Management

Biotechnology has led to development of new products,

speeded up production and helped reduce the pollution

load. However the current awareness of biotechnology is

less. But due to its outstanding benefits it can be predicted

that in the long term, more polluting chemical procedures

will be substituted or supported by biotechnological process.

Microbes or their enzymes are being used to degrade toxic

wastes instead of traditional processes, thus waste treatment

is useful industrial asset of biotechnology.

• Types of Textile effluent

• Methods of Effluent treatment

• Microbes for discoloration

• Environmental aspects of textile dyeing

• legislation relating to textile dyeing effluent

This can be understood by looking at the wide spectrum

of applications in textiles. The major areas of application

of biotechnology in textile industry are Novel fibres from

biopolymers and genetically modified micro-organisms,

Replacement of harsh and energy demanding chemical

treatments by enzymes in textile processing, Environment

friendly routes to textile auxiliaries such as dyestuffs, Waste

management.

Though the industrial Biotechnology is in the early stages of

development but its innovative applications are increasing and

spreading rapidly into all areas of manufacturing. It is already

providing useful tools that allow for cleaner, more sustainable

production methods and will continue to do so in the future.

Adoption of biotechnology ensures the cleaner environment;

also it cuts the cost of the processes. Textile industry, which

is responsible for generation of lot of pollutants in all forms,

must adopt the biotechnology, especially in the processing

sector, to reduce the consumption of energy as well as other

resources.

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Note:The views expressed by the author are purely personal and in no way reflect the official position of Textiles Committee to which the author is affiliated.


Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)The modern laboratory exists in an environment that produces

a large amount of data. With the advent of new technologies,

both the quality and quantity of information is increasing

exponentially. A LIMS provides a way of automating part of

the laboratory system. LIMS is an abbreviation for Laboratory

Information Management System, which is a computer based

solution providing, streamlined workflow automation and

management in the laboratory.

The primary function of most laboratories is to provide

validated information under some sort of time constraint and

then based on that information, allow customers to make

decisions. LIMS integrates many different sub processes in

lab operations, bringing together and consolidating the efforts

of potentially many individuals and consequently speeding

up the whole process. LIMS can save considerable amount

of time and dramatically improve the level of data access for

all stakeholders.

The LIMS is an evolving concept, with new features and

functionality being added often. As laboratory demands

change and technological progress continues, the functions

of a LIMS will likely also change. Despite these changes, a

LIMS tends to have a base set of functionality that defines it.

That functionality can roughly be divided into five laboratory

processing phases, with numerous software functions falling

under each:

n the reception and log in of a sample and its associated

customer data

n the assignment, scheduling, and tracking of the sample

and the associated analytical workload

n the processing and quality control associated with the

sample and the utilized equipment and inventory

n the storage of data associated with the sample analysis

n the inspection, approval, and compilation of the sample

data for reporting and/or further analysis

LIMS can save considerable of time and dramatically improve

productivity within the workplace. However, inevitably no

two laboratories are going to be the same. Work practices,

management structure, strategy, expectations, human

involvement, are all going to differ. Continuous user feedback

and support can help a developer produce a new, more

efficient process, automating as many activities as possible.

Textiles Committee Laboratories is now implementing LIMS

in its Head quarters more than 16,000 samples have been

registered through system so far. Efforts are underway to roll

out the system to all its regional labs in the near future.

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The report, Market for Textiles and Clothing: National Household Survey, published annually by

Textiles Committee estimates the household consumption of textiles in the country both at aggregate

and per capita level on the basis of fibres and varieties. The database also estimates the effects of

income, price, gender and other parameters on the domestic consumption of textiles. The estimates

are based on the primary data collected from 13520 panel households spread across 111 urban

and 252 rural centres in 28 states and 2 union territories. The data on the monthly purchases

of textile items of the panel households are collected through Liaison Officers, who are serving

Committee on honorarium basis, are stationed at locations near the panel centres. These Liaison

Officers are well versed with the local dialect and well trained for collecting the textile purchases data

as well as the demographic particulars from the panel households. Presently there are 302 Liaison

Officers from different disciplines of work and educational background. Textiles Committee has

published a statewise directory of all the 302 Liaison Officers associated with this project alongwith

the correspondence address and contact telephone numbers.

direCtory of liaison offiCers of market researCH Wing

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Amit Cottons Pvt. Ltd.

Mahabubnagar,

Andhra Pradesh- 509 202

Lezend Cotton Corporation,

Andhra Pradesh- 506 001

Swathi Ginning Mills Pvt. Ltd.

Medak, Andhra Pradesh- 502 277

Aditya Cotton & Oil Agrotech Industries,

Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh- 505 122

Sri Kailasanadha Cotton Syndicate (P) Ltd.

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh- 522 007

Jalaram Cotton & Proteins Ltd,

Rajkot, Gujarat- 360 050

For detailed information about all Rated Ginning & Pressing factories please contact:

EP & QA Division, Textiles Committee, Mumbai. Tel. 91-22-66527603, 66527507 Email: [email protected]

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Raghuvir Cotex Pvt. Ltd.

Gondal, Gujarat- 360 311

Giriraj Cotex Pvt. Ltd.


Jayshri Ginning & Spinning Pvt. Ltd.


Rimtex Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

(Unit Cotton Ginning & Pressing),

Surendranagar, Gujarat

Mep Cotton Ltd.

Gujarat- 360 311

Tungabhadra Ginning & Pressing Factory,

Bellary, Karnataka

Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan Shetkari

Sahakari Soot Girni Ltd.

Nandurbar, Maharashtra

Gima Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.

Maharashtra- 442 301

Shri Balaji Fibers,

Yavatmal, Maharashtra- 445 304

Shrigopal Rameshkumar Sales (P) Ltd.

(Ginning & Pressing Factory), Nagpur,

Maharashtra

Textiles Committee has launched an Assessment and Star Rating System for Ginning & Pressing Factories

leading to a Rating Certificate. Each factory is placed in any one of the 5 grades ranging from “Single

Star “to “5 Star”. The rating methodology involves objective assessment of the quality of machinery, civil

structures and management practices.

The BeneFiTs oF The sTaR RaTinG FoR:

sPinninG mills

• Easier selection of ginnery for sourcing cotton.

• Undertake own ginning by choosing factories of desired rating.

• Select ginneries for contamination-free cotton.

CoTTon TRaDeRs & meRChanTs

• Can choose ginneries of modernized facility quality with culture.

• Greater confidence to get the best returns on investment in cotton.

• Maximize output in the ginning process.

Star Rating of Ginning & Pressing Factories

1) AHMEDABAD “Ankur” Building, 2ND Floor, Shanti Sadan Estate, Opp. Dinbai Tower, Mirzapur Road, Lal-Darwaja, Ahmedabad- 380 001

Gujarat Telefax- 079-25507612 [email protected]

2) BENGALURU FKCCI, WTC Building, 1st Floor, Kempegowda Road, Bengaluru- 560 009 Karnataka Tel- 080-22208010 Telefax- 080-22261401 E-mail- [email protected]

3) BHUBANESWAR Hastatanta Bhawan

Unit-IX, Janpath Bhubaneswar- 751 022 Odisha Telefax- 0674-2543723 E-mail - [email protected]

4) CHENNAI Old No.212, New No.130,

R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai- 600 004 Tamilnadu Telefax- 044-24615901 / 24610887 / 24640740 [email protected]

5) COIMBATORE Raj Chambers, 978-A,

Thadagam Road, Coimbatore – 641 002 Tamilnadu Tel-0422-2473094

0422-2478758 Telefax- 0422-2472689 [email protected]

6) GUNTUR Sai Ram Complex, Door No-25-1-9,

Near Mastan Darga, G. T. Road, Guntur- 522 004 Andhra Pradesh Tel- 0863-2218951 [email protected]

7) GURGAON Showroom No. 205, Apparel House,

Institutional Area, Sector-44, Gurgaon- 122 003 Haryana Tel- 0124-2572564

8) GUWAHATI Quality Control Office Building, 2nd Floor, Industrial Estate, Bamunimaidan, Guwahati- 781 021 Assam

Tel- 0361-2653020

9) HYDERABAD D. No.: 10-1-1200, 1st Floor,

UNI Building, A. C. Guards, Masab Tank Road, Hyderabad – 500 004, Andhra Pradesh Telefax- 040-23327153 [email protected]

10) ICHALKARANJI Hall No.1, Ward No.10,

Rajaram Stadium, Near Shivaji Putala, Ichalkaranji- 416 115 Dist- Kolhapur Maharashtra Tel- 0230-2420838 [email protected]

11) INDORE C-1/F, “Vikas Towers”,

Indira Complex, Navlakha, Indore- 452 001 Madhya Pradesh Tel- 0731-2401243 Fax- 0731-4230381 [email protected]

12) JAIPUR NGR-1, Nehru Place, Tonk Road,

Jaipur - 302 015 Rajasthan Tel- 0141-2743456, 5105234 Fax PP- 0141-2740141 [email protected]

13) KANNUR 2nd Floor, Platinum Centre, Bank Road, Kannur - 670 001 Kerala Tel- 0497-2706390 Fax- 0497-2706390 [email protected]

14) KANPUR Ground and First Floor, 117/48, Near Bank of Baroda Sarvodaya Nagar Kanpur- 208 005 Uttar Pradesh Tel- 0512-2212548, 2240066 Fax- 0512-2212548 [email protected]

15) KARUR II Floor, K. V. R. Complex,

21-J, 80 Feet Road, Karur- 639 002 Tamilnadu Tel- 04324-238610 Telefax- 04324-274871 [email protected]

16) KOCHI Office No. 52, 4th Floor, Marine Drive Commercial Complex, Shanmugam Road, Kochi- 682 031 Kerala Tel- 0484-2360814

17) KOLKATA Block- GN, Plot– 38/3, Sector– V,

Salt Lake, Kolkata- 700 091 West Bengal Tel- 033-23575155/ 23571008 Telefax- 033-23575202 [email protected]

18) LUDHIANA 48-B, Tagore Nagar, Civil Lines, Ludhiana- 141 001 Punjab Tel- 0161-2305635 Telefax- 0161-2304906 [email protected]

19) MADURAI 11-B, Jawahar Road, Chockikulam,

Madurai- 625 002 Tamilnadu Tel- 0452-2535758 Telefax- 0452-2535748 [email protected]

20) NAGPUR “Brindavan” 1st Floor,

744, West High Court Road, Dharampeth, Nagpur- 440 010 Maharashtra Land Mark: Near Laxmi Bhawan Chowk, Besides State Bank of India. Telefax- 0712-2561564 [email protected]

21) NEW DELHI(EoK) 39, Community Centre,

East of Kailash New Delhi- 110 065 Telefax- 011-26483476 [email protected]

22) NEW DELHI(N) 40, Community Centre, Phase I, Naraina Industrial Area, New Delhi- 110 028 Tel- 011-65496570/ 25791380 Telefax- 011-25896150/3241 [email protected]

23) PANIPAT SCO 32, First Floor, HUDA , Sector 11,

Near R. P. Stone Clinic, Panipat- 132 103 Haryana Tel- 0180-2668325 Telefax- 0180-2668324 [email protected]

24) SALEM S. K. Complex, 2nd Floor, 54/598,

Trichy Main Road Gugai , Salem- 636 006 Tamilnadu Tel- 0427-2467740 E-mail- [email protected]

25) SOLAPUR 162/11, Railway Lines, Solapur- 413 001 Maharashtra Telefax- 0217-2312698 [email protected]

26) SRINAGAR Raj Baugh, Opp. Radio Colony,

Srinagar- 190 008, Jammu & Kashmir

27) SURAT Block No. 2(A), 2nd Floor, Resham Bhawan,

Lal Darwaja, Surat- 395 003, Gujarat Tel- 0261-2423167 [email protected]

28) TIRUPUR Plot No. 8, 9,Thiru Vika Nagar, 1st cross,

College Road, Tirupur- 641 602 Tamilnadu Tel- 0421-2201402/2237935 Telefax- 0421-2202500 [email protected]

29) VARANASI C/o Eastern U. P. Exporters’ Association

B-2, Gurukripa Colony, Nadesar, Varanasi- 221 002 Uttar Pradesh Tel- 0542-2500616 [email protected]

Textiles Committee - Regional Offices

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