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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
imPaCt of tHe intervention
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.
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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
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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
FeeDBaCK
“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”.
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Shiv Cotton Industries,
Rajkot, Gujarat- 360 311
Raghuvir Cotex Pvt. Ltd.
Gondal, Gujarat- 360 311
Giriraj Cotex Pvt. Ltd.
Rajkot, Gujarat- 360 050
Jayshri Ginning & Spinning Pvt. Ltd.
Rajkot, Gujarat- 360 370
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
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