Reported by The Blunt Times
SURAT: As Gujarat steps up preparations for hosting major global sporting events, including the proposed Commonwealth Games 2030 and Olympic Games 2036, Surat’s textile industry is looking to...
A high-level delegation from the Man-made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA) and Palsana Enviro Protection Limited (PEPL), along with textile entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders from Surat, recently visited the Centre of Excellence for Sportech at the Wool Research Association (WRA) in Thane.
The delegation was led by Dr Hitesh Jariwala, Deputy Director, MANTRA, and Dr S.K. Pal, Executive, Testing Department, MANTRA. An eight-member PEPL team was represented by Keshav Totla.
The visit was suggested by Bhaskar Kalra, Under Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, to provide MANTRA and Surat’s textile sector first-hand exposure to advanced Sportech facilities, product development capabilities and testing infrastructure.
During the visit, the delegation toured WRA’s laboratories and pilot plant facilities, examining specialised testing for Sportech products, product development processes, certification and quality-compliance systems and international standards for technical textiles.