Key factors for contributing to industry are innovation, eco-friendliness, social compliance, skill development and R&D. Technology is the key factor for growth.

1. Proceedings Report on
“11th International & 69th All India Textile Conference”
Date: 20th – 21st December, 2013 Venue: Hotel Gateway (TAJ), Surat
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
About the Conference .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Day 1 – 20thDecember, 2013 ................................................................................................ 3
Inaugural Ceremony ............................................................................................................................................ 3
List of Dignitaries ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Welcome Address by Mr. Girishchanda Bhat; President, TAI South Gujarat Unit.................................... 4
Address by Mr. Rajanikant Bachkaniwala; Vice President, Man Made Textile Research Association ..... 4
Address by Mr. D.R. Mehta; National President, TAI ................................................................................. 4
Awards Presented ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Address by Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal; Chairman, Mafatlal Industries Ltd. ................................................. 5
Session 1: “Present Scenario of Textiles” ........................................................................................................... 6
Session 2: “Technology in Aid of Modernization” ............................................................................................. 6
Session 3: “Advance in Textile Processes” ......................................................................................................... 7
Day 2 – 21st December, 2013 ................................................................................................ 7
Session 4: “Innovations in Textile Materials” .................................................................................................... 7
Session 5: “Value Addition in Textiles” .............................................................................................................. 7
Session 6: “Textiles in Asian Countries” ............................................................................................................ 8
Way Forward ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

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About the Conference
The Indian economy as well as the earning from exports is highly influenced by the textile industry. India is considered to be the second largest producer of textile across the globe. Indian textile industry is the second largest provider of employment after agriculture and provides direct employment to over 35 million people. Current scenario suggests that any development in the textile industry will directly reflect onto the Indian economy.
To celebrate its Platinum Jubilee, the Textile Association (India) – South Gujarat Unit organized “11th International & 69th All India Textile Conference” on 20th and 21st December, 2013 at the Taj Gateway Hotel, Surat. The conference focused on the theme - “Indian Textiles – Global Prospects and Perceptions”. Top experts from Textile and Apparel sectors from all over the country gathered to share their valuable knowledge. In the event, learned technocrats from across the globe shared their experience and knowledge about the emerging machineries, technologies and products with high growth potentials in global textile markets. The event observed participation from more than 600 delegates both from India and across the world.
Day 1 – 20thDecember, 2013
Inaugural Ceremony
The “11th International & 69th All India Textile Conference” was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal; Chairman, Mafatlal Industries Ltd. along with various other eminent leaders, industrialists, academicians and government officials.
List of Dignitaries Name Organization Designation
Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal
Mafatlal Industries Ltd.
Chairman
Mr. Praful Shah
Garden Silk Mills Ltd.
Chairman and Managing Director
Mr. K.D. Sanghvi
The Textile Association (India)
Chairman
Mr. D.R. Mehta
The Textile Association (India)
National President
Mr. Girishchandra Bhatt
TAI South Gujarat Unit
President

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Dr. P.A. Khatwani
Dept. of Textile Technology
Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology (SCET)
Professor & Head
Mr. Rajanikant Bachkaniwala
Man Made Textile Research Association
Vice President
Dr. Anil Gupta
The Textile Association (India)
National Vice-President
Mr. V.D. Zope
The Textile Association (India)
Hon’ble General Secretary
Mr. Virendra Jariwala
TAI South Gujarat Unit
Hon’ble Secretary
Welcome Address by Mr. Girishchanda Bhat; President, TAI South Gujarat Unit
Mr. Girishchanda Bhatt welcomed all the dignataries on the dias as well as participants across the world and addressed that the event is aimed to provide a strong platform for the expets in the textile industry to share the knowledge, experience and vision for the betterment of textile industry in India.
Address by Mr. Rajanikant Bachkaniwala; Vice President, Man Made Textile Research Association
Mr. Rajanikant Bachkaniwala provided a brief introduction to the Textile Association, India (TAI) and said that TAI is one of the largest national body among other several professionals of textile in India. On the occasion of Platinum Jubilee, TAI is geared up to spread it arms and embrace new opportunities.
Address by Mr. D.R. Mehta; National President, TAI
Mr. D. R. Mehta gave a brief introduction of TAI activities, current industry scenario and global economy. He informed that Indian textile industry is the backbone of the economy and contributed about 14

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percent to industrial production, 4 percent to the country’s GDP and 12 percent to the country s export earnings in 2011. Indian textile industry is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 11 percent between 2011 and 2020 to touch USD 140 billion.
Awards Presented
Eminent people were presented with awards to commemorate their outstanding contribution, service and achievements in the textile sector. Name Unit/ Person’s Name Designation Organization
Service Gold Medal
Mr. K. J. Patel
Trustee Member
TAI Ahmedabad Unit
Unit Level Service Memento
Mr. R.R. Mehta
Jt. Hon. Secretary
TAI Mumbai Unit
Service Memento
Mr. A.D. Patel
Hon. Secretary
TAI Mumbai Unit
Best Unit Trophy
NA
NA
TAI Delhi Unit
Textile Association (India) conferred Honorary Membership to Mr. Praffulchandra Shah, Chairman, Garden Silk Mills Ltd. for his contribution to the Indian Textile Industry. Textile Association (India) conferred Honorary F.T.A (Fellowship of the Textile Association) to Prof. G.K. Tyagi, Principal, Director at MLV Govt. Textile & Engineering College, Bhilwara.
Following the award presentation, Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal, Chief Guest, released first edition of the book “Textiles and Environment”.
Address by Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal; Chairman, Mafatlal Industries Ltd.
Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal shared an overeview of the industry. In his address, he reiterated that India remains at the forefront in textiles. Key factors for contributing to this are innovation, eco-friendliness, social compliance, skill development and R&D. In view of various facets of the developments, he mentioned that technology is the key factor for growth. He pointed out that another important aspect of the growth towards excellence is sustainability factor, which is achieved through the recycling.

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The 2 day conference had 6 sessions in which 14 Papers and 4 Panel Discussions were presented by eminent speakers from India & abroad. The topics of each of the session are as follows:
Session 1: “Present Scenario of Textiles” Topic Key Persons Designation Organization
Global Textiles - Present Scenario
Mr. Arvind Sinha
Chief Advisor & CEO
Business Advisors Group, Global Sourcing Company
Indian Textiles - A Way Ahead
Mr. Navdeep Singh Sodhi
Partner
Gherzi Textil Organization, Switzerland
Panel Discussion: “Indian Textiles - A Step Forward”
Mr. Ashish Dhir (Moderator)
Founder & Director
Wisedge Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Avinash Mayekar
Managing Director
Suvin Advisors Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Manish Pratap Daga
MD
PRD Cotton Group Company
Mr. Chetan Contractor
Chairman
Detox Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
Session 2: “Technology in Aid of Modernization” Topic Key Persons Designation Organization
Modernization of Indian Texturizing Industry with Energy Efficient Autodoff eAFK Machines
Mr. D. Ghosh
General Manager, Sales
Oerlikon Barmag Division
Warp Knitting – A Revolutionary Fabric Conversion Concept
Mr. K.G. Shewale
General Manager, Warp & Circular Knitting
A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Panel Discussion: “Selection of Machinery for Different End Use Applications”
Mr. Avinash Mayekar (Moderator)
Managing Director
Suvin Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Nitin Bavkar
Director
Dornier Machinery India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Arun Nag
Vice Precident (Operations)
Ginni Filaments
Mr. Nirav Naik
Production Manager
Virat Industries

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Session 3: “Advance in Textile Processes” Topic Key Persons Designation Organization
Textile Speciality Chemicals: Global Prospects & Perceptions
Mr. Anil R. Mehra
Managing Director
Rajvin Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Innovations in Textiles for Footprint Reduction
Dr. S.Y. Kamat
Vice President
Kothari InfoTech Limited (KITL)
Sustainable Textile Processing Concepts - Are we ready for 2020?
Dr. Christian Schumacher
Head, Technical Marketing & Innovations
Colortex Ind. Ltd.
Day 2 – 21st December, 2013
Session 4: “Innovations in Textile Materials” Topic Key Persons Designation Organization
Innovations for Growth – Lead Surat
Mr. J. Raghunath
Business Head (Polyester Textile Yarn)
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Importance of Compliance in Textile Exports
Mr. Sumit Gupta
India Representative
Global Organic Textile Standard
Panel Discussion: “Weaving Technology–For Different Materials”
Mr. S. Tandon (Moderator)
CEO
Standon Consulting
Mr. N.K. Brahmachari
MD
Amritlaxmi Group
Mr. Chetan Londhe
Vice President, Sales
Picanol Group
Mr. Makarand Madihalli
Senior Representative
ITEMA Weaving
Session 5: “Value Addition in Textiles” Topic Key Persons Designation Organization
Global Garment Industry – Overview and New Opportunities
Mr. Ashesh Dhir
Founder & Director
Wisedge Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Technical Textiles
Dr. G.J. Kazi
Consulting Physician
Surat

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Panel Discussion – Trends in Value Addition in Textiles
Mr. Prashant Agarwal (Moderator)
Co-Founder & Jt. Managing Director
Wazir Advisors
Prof. P.B. Jhala
Advisor
Plasma Textile Applications, FCIPT Institute for Plasma Research
Mr. Parimal Vakharia
Digital Printing
Juhilene Fibres
Mr. Jignesh Shah
Director
Embroidery Control Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Pratik Bachkaniwala
Co-opted Member
The Textile Association (India)
Session 6: “Textiles in Asian Countries” Topic Key Persons Designation Organization
Doing Business with China
Mr. Arvind Sinha
Advisor & CEO
Business Advisors Group, Global Sourcing Company
Impact on Currency Fluctuation
Mr. V. Rajgopal
Consultant
Way Forward
 Textile processes can be evolved with the help of energy efficient technologies to tap maximum benefit at optimum costs
 For the protection of environment, eco friendly textiles should be promoted
 The training centres can be developed in a manner to provide training for different skills of apparel production
 The low labour cost per hour can be leveraged in nations’s benefit to reach new frontiers in textile industry