34 ANNUAL REPORT

2019-2020

NATIONAL
INSTITUTE
th

OF FASHION
TECHNOLOGY
National Institute of Fashion Technology
A Statutory Institute governed by the NIFT Act 2006
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, Opposite Gulmohar Park,
New Delhi - 110016
34th Annual Report
2019-20
CONTENTS
3 Organisational Setup NIFT Campus Report

6 Introduction 60 Bengaluru

8 Foundation Programme 65 Bhopal

10 Fashion Design 70 Bhubaneswar

12 Leather Design 75 Chennai

15 Textile Design 84 Gandhinagar

18 Knitwear Design 94 Hyderabad

20 Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories 99 Jodhpur

22 Fashion Communication 104 Kannur

24 Fashion Management Studies 108 Kangra

26 Fashion Technology 111 Kolkata

29 Design Space 116 Mumbai

31 PhD and Research 123 New Delhi

34 Continuing Education Programmes 129 Panchkula

35 Admissions 130 Patna

36 Student Development Activities 135 Raebareli

38 International and Domestic Linkages 139 Shillong

42 Cluster Development 142 Srinagar

45 National Resource Center 145 Accounts Report

46 Information Technology 203 NIFT Campuses Address

47 Enterprise Resource Planning

48 Campus Placement

52 Convocation

53 Faculty Orentation Training and

Development
55 Projects at NIFT

57 Corporate Communications Cell

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ORGANISATIONAL SETUP

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Members as on March 2020

S. No. Name & Designation of BOG Members

1 Mr. Ravi Capoor, IAS

Secretary (Textiles),
Ministry of Textiles & Chairman, BOG-NIFT
2 Ms. Saroj Pandey
Hon’ble Member of Parliament,
Rajya Sabha

3 Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse

Hon’ble Member of Parliament,
Lok Sabha

4 Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

Hon’ble Member of Parliament,
Lok Sabha

5 Mr. Vijoy Kumar Singh, IAS

AS&FA, Ministry of Textiles

6 Mr. Jogiranjan Panigrahi, IRS

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles

7 Mr. Madhu Ranjan Kumar, IRSS

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development

8 Mr. Shantmanu, IAS

Director General,
National Institute of Fashion Technology

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NIFT OFFICERS Head Office as on March 2020

Mr. Shantmanu, IAS Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Prof. Dr. Varsha Gupta
Director General Director (NRC) & Information Head (Corporate Communication
Technology Cell)

Prof. Dr. Suhail Anwar Syed Ashraf Prof. Dr. M. K. Gandhi

Director Admin (I/c) and OSD Establishment Head (ERP)
Head Projects

Ms. Richa Gaharwar, IRS Mr. N. S. Bora Prof. Dr. Raghuram Jayaraman
Chief Vigilance Officer Joint Director Head (Industry and Alumni Affairs)

Mr. B.K. Pandey Ms. Rajni Shah Prof. Dr. Usha Narasimhan
Chief Account Officer & Director Asst. Board Secretary & Legal Head (Cluster)
(F&A) (I/c) Officer

Prof. Dr. Vandana Narang Prof. Dr. Monika Gupta Prof. Dr. Archana Gandhi
Dean (Academics) Head (Continuing Education & Head (Research)
Diploma Programme)

Prof. Vijay Kumar Dua Prof. Binwant Kaur Prof. Dr. Sudha Dhingra
Head (Academic Affairs) Head (International & Domestic Head (FOTD, FDP & Bridge)
Linkages)

CHAIRPERSONS of Academic Departments as on March 2020

Mr. Nitin Kulkarni Department of Prof. M. Annaji Sarma Department Prof. Dr. M. Aravendan Department
Design Space of Fashion Management Studies of Leather Design

Prof. Dr. Anupam Jain Department Prof. R. Russel Timothy Department Prof. Dr. Ruby Kashyap Sood
of Fashion Communication of Fashion Technology Department of Textile Design

Prof. Dr. Malini Divakala Prof. Dr. Vibhavari Kumar

Department of Fashion Design Foundation Programme

Prof. Dr. Yathindra L. Department of Prof. Sunitha Vasan Department of

Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories Knitwear Design

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NIFT OFFICERS Campuses as on March 2020

BENGALURU JODHPUR PANCHKULA

Ms. Susan Thomas, IRS Campus Dr. Vijaya Deshmukh Campus Mr. D. K. Rangra Joint Director
Director Director

BHOPAL KANGRA PATNA

Prof. Dr. A. K. Khare Campus Sh. Aakash Dewangan, IRS Prof. Sanjay Shrivastava Campus
Director (I/c) Campus Director Director

Prof. Dr. Sameer Sood Joint Mr. D. K. Rangra Joint Director

Director (I/c)

BHUBANESWAR KANNUR RAEBARELI

Mr. Shovan Krishna Sahu, IRS Dr. Puneet Sood Campus Dr. Bharat Sah Campus Director
Campus Director Director
Mr. Akhil Sahai Joint Director
Dr. Binaya Bhusan Jena Joint
Director (I/c)

CHENNAI KOLKATA SHILLONG

Prof. Dr. Anitha Manohar Col. Subroto Biswas ( Retd ) Prof. Monika Aggarwal Campus
Campus Director Campus Director Director

Mr. B. Narasimhan Joint Mr. Khushal Jangid Joint Mr. Mrinal Sajwan Joint Director
Director Director (I/c)

GANDHINAGAR MUMBAI SRINAGAR (J&K)

Dr. Arindam Das Campus Prof. Dr. Pavan Godiawala Dr. Bharat Sah Campus Director
Director Campus Director (I/c)

Mr. N. B. Vaishnav OSD Mr. Brijesh Deore Joint Director Mr. Shankar Kumar Jha Joint
Director (I/c)

HYDERABAD NEW DELHI VARANASI (Sub Centre)

Mr. Vijay Kumar Mantri, IAS Prof. Dr. Vandana Narang Mr. S. K. Jha Joint Director
Campus Director Campus Director (I/c)

Dr. G. H. S. Prasad Joint Ms. Neenu Teckchandani Joint

Director (I/c.) Director

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INTRODUCTION

BRIEF HISTORY
Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute Through its journey, NIFT has strengthened
of fashion education in the country and has its academic strategy. Invigorating thought
been in the vanguard of providing professional leadership, research stimulus, industry focus,
human resource to the textile and apparel creative enterprise and peer learning have
industry. A leader in fashion education, NIFT reinforced the institute’s academic bedrock.
integrates knowledge, academic freedom, critical
independence and creative thinking. For three Fostering a new generation of creative thinkers,
decades, the institute has stood as a bastion of the institute is empowered to award degrees
academic excellence and as a key enabler of in undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral
developing competent professionals. It was made studies. Articulating the ideology of world-class
a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian learning practices, the institute has entered into
Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ strategic alliances with leading international
and has 16 full-fledged, professionally managed institutes. It has thus, provided a firm foundation
campuses all across the country. for fashion education in the realms of design,
management and technology.
Academic inclusiveness has been a hallmark of
NIFT and a catalyst in its expansion. The institute Over the years, NIFT has also been working as a
brings together a wide range of aesthetic and knowledge service provider to the Union and State
intellectual orientations. While the early instructors governments in the area of design development
included leading progressive scholars from Fashion and positioning of handloom and handicrafts.
Institute of Technology, New York, USA, the in- The vision of the institute embraces challenges and
house faculty was drawn from a distinguished provides the impetus in setting highest academic
group of intellectuals, who created dynamic standards. NIFT continues to strive to be nothing
pathways for effective learning. The rest is history! but the best.
Now, the institute boasts of a robust community
of leading practitioners, education enthusiasts,
entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, researchers and
analysts.

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OUR VISION
We at NIFT shall offer, at all our campuses, a learning experience of the highest
standards in fashion pertaining to design, technology and management and
encourage our remarkably creative student body to draw inspiration from
India’s textiles and crafts while focusing on emerging global trends relevant
to the industries we serve.

OUR MISSION
We at the National Institute of Fashion Technology will:

• Provide a transformative educational environment for talented young men and women
to nurture their inventive potential and to acquire distinctive skills valuable to self,
industry and society

• Offer a stimulating, modernistic and evolving curriculum that spans the vast spectrum
of India’s artistic heritage yet remains firmly contemporary, incorporating disruptive
technologies

• Value and celebrate cultural and individual diversity in our students, faculty and alumni,
always emphasizing the power of fellowship

• Be a global leader in the dissemination of innovative and project based pedagogies

in design, management and technology for all facets of the textile, apparel, retail
and accessories industries, through the promotion of rigorous and cutting edge
research

• Enable our faculty and students to have intensive interaction with educational
institutions, fashion houses, start-up hubs and corporations relevant to our
programmes

• Bring forth graduates who stay committed to exacting standards of professional

excellence and personal integrity

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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

Foundation department aims at offering cross- natural philosophy, fundamental, existential and
disciplinary environment to the entrants by way of normative postulates, themes, values, emotions
enhanced interaction and experience. The transition and ethics. Emphasis is also given on developing
course will develop a culture among NIFT students problem solving skills and critical thinking skills.
to prepare them for life as skilled and socially aware General electives in music, dance and theatre, are
designers and fashion technologist. The students introduced to engender performances by group of
during foundation studies will be experiencing students. The premise of each piece will be argued
different environments, exploring their aspiration and supported by research and reading. Through
and imagination by experimentation. Subjects communication general electives students will be
taught during foundation programme focuses able to communicate effectively and appropriately.
on representation techniques, arts, craft and
design sensibilities, design concepts, methods, The Restructured Curriculum
processes and orientation towards Fashion. The
During the first year of study, students will be
programme focuses on pioneering use of digital
engaged with a range of facilitators including
design technologies and communication mediums.
motivators, Industry experts, practitioners, trend-
The experience will provide necessary space
setter, performing artists, theorists and designers.
for augmenting their passion through skilling,
The programme will help students develop an
collaborative value creation and developing
independent personality and will make them
attitude for conceptual clarity and enhanced lifelong learners to allow them to adapt and learn
sensibilities. The experience gain during first year for themselves in a rapidly changing social and
will inculcate holistic development among student economic environment
community.
Industry Connect:
The programme also includes courses that
directly and indirectly support personality 32 Guest Faculty sessions were taken on various
development. Along with major subjects, general upcoming fileds.
electives are introduced from foundation level to
allow students to strengthen their co-curricular The following industry visits and outdoor academic
abilities. The general electives will enhance the activities were conducted as per curriculum
fundamental cognitive orientation of student to Nilnag Lake, Dachigam National Park, SPS
encompassing the whole of the individual’s or Museum, Khanyaar Paper Machie Cluster and
society knowledge and point of view. This includes Craft Museum, Danamanzaar- Sarafkadal Cluster,

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Anthology’’ is available on Amazon. Mrunalini Desai
won the first position and cash prize of Rs. 6000 in
Symbiosis Delhi – Poster making competition. A
group of 5 students won 1st Prize in Fashion show
competition at IIIT Delhi & OP Jindal, Sonepat.

The following students of NIFT Jodhpur won

various awards at, IGNUS, IIT Jodhpur, February
21-23, 2020:

1. Mr. Anmol Bara, duet dance, 2nd Prize

2. BhagyashriAtulkar, Instrumental Solo, 2nd
Prize
3. Utkarsh Singh, Solo Dance, 1st Prize

Utkarsh Singh also won in Solo Dance, 1st Prize

and Divyanshu Pant won 3rd Price in Battle of
band at AURA 2020, AIIMS Jodhpur, February 29
- March 3, 2020. Ms. Mayuvri Ravikiran Sangekar
won 1st Price in RED FM Dance competition. Ms.
Bhagyasri Atulkar, won Badminton Mixed Doubles-
1st Price, Laharia, FDDI Jodhpur, March 21-22,
2019. Ms. Garvita Maheshwari, Ms. Anushree Soni
and Ms. Eshaa Gehlot won 1st, 2nd and 3rd Price
in sketching for Plastic free campain under Swachh
Bharat Abhiyaan, October 3, 2019.

NIFT Kannur students won several awards in

Fashion shows: 1st Place at Amritha College
Khateeb Studio and historical walk to Naranag Coimbatore; 2nd Place at Waves, BITS Pilani, Goa
Martan temples. Students of the Foundation 2019; 3rd Place at Ragam, NIT Calicut 2020 and
Programme also undertook a study and research 2nd Place at GEC Thrissur February 20, 2020.
tour to Dal Lake in Srinagar where they visited the
NIFT Kolkata students won awards at various
lesser known inner part of the lake and interacted
events, few are mentioned here. Ishita Saxena won
with the community living there.
1st Position at St. Xavier’s University - Xavrang
The tour was intended as a research as they 2020 -X-Press in Graphic Design Competition.
collected data on the socio economic condition of ManasTiwari won 1st Prize in fashion show held
the people living there for centuries. in Govt. College of Engineering and Ceramics on
September 29, 2019 and 2nd position in styling
Awards competition held in Amity University Kolkata.
Manideepa Paul, B.F.Tech Dept. won 1st Prize in
The students of Foundation Programme, Semester
Book Cover Making (Library Society) held in Loreto
II, NIFT, Chennai, won 2nd prize in All about
College, Kolkata.
Style (National Qualifier) India - Official Dance
Championship category held on February 2, 2020 Srushti Karnik, NIFT Mumbai, had participated in
at Chennai. IKEA Dubai Fashion Show held in Dubai UAE on
June 22, 2019 by posting her design in her official
1. Atharva Chandra, Batch II
account and She was one of the 10 selected
2. Reetika C, Batch III
designers from all over United Arab Emirates and
3. Astha Gupta, Batch III
the youngest designer to be selected and was
4. Yamini C K, Batch IV
given to showcase her design on the ramp in front
5. PalashaRana, Batch VI
of hundreds of people.
6. Anjali Baburaj, Batch VI
7. Sanjana, Batch VII Various students of NIFT Patna won awards at
Anwesha, IIT Patna in February 2020; Ms. Priya
8. MalathiPraba Batch VII
Sinha won 1st in Inter college Debate and MrAnish
At NIFT, Delhi, Ajeet Maurya was the winner of Paul, Ms. Payoja Goyal, & Ms. Chetna Chauhan
India’s best 500 poems competition. His poem is won 2nd in Newspaper Dress Making Contest in
published in ‘’The Book of 500 Best Poems: An Alchering 2020 IIT Guwahati.

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FASHION DESIGN

A flagship program of NIFT, the Fashion Design The revised curriculum envisages to connect with
program has played an influential role in the growth the industry requirements where design thinking
of the Indian fashion industry. In the 3 decades of plays a pivotal role. The curriculum revision
its existence the graduates of the department have was based upon the interactions held with the
made remarkable presence in the Indian as well as Fashion Design alumni and experts in the field for
global fashion scenario. The four-year program in identifying and refining the core and associated
Fashion Design aims to produce dynamic design areas for specialisations. Focus on responsible and
professionals who can face the challenges of the ethical fashion has been a key driver within this
ever-changing fashion industry. It also equips them curriculum reform.
with strong creative and technical skills related to
the field of fashion, which empower them to adapt Study of historical and contemporary fashion
to an evolving fashion biosphere. The curriculum influences provide a concrete foundation for
incorporates combination of experiential learning focused design interpretations and inspirations.
and hands-on training that enables integrated A logical, sequential hands-on experience enables
development. students to conceptualize design, make patterns,
drape and construct garments of impeccable
The department is actively involved in a wide quality. In tune with this focus the major areas
range of activities promoting an intense culture of study in the department are identified as
of research, creativity and individualism. This Design & illustration, Fundamentals of apparel
includes vast exposure to students in all aspects of development, Value addition for apparel and
fashion industry including awareness of domestic History & contemporary fashion. Targeting the
and international fashion trends. Fashion Design is emerging digital sphere of fashion, partnering
offered at 15 NIFT campuses, namely Bengaluru, design with technology seemed a vital addition.
Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Incorporation of courses such as wearable
Jodhpur, Kangra, Kolkata, Kannur, Mumbai, New technology and performance clothing within the
Delhi, Patna, Raebareli, Shillong and Srinagar. The major areas attempt to propel design towards
department is very responsive to changes of the smart fashion.
growing fashion industry and keeps its curriculum
and teaching learning process current and forward- The popularity of Luxury & Couture and Image
looking. With a reinforced determination towards creation & styling as specific fashion segments
industry relevance the curriculum was revamped in are offered as specialised areas. Luxury & Couture
the Academic year 2018-19. for deepning specialization, targets the Hi fashion

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The department offers 3 interdisciplinary minors
viz., Fashion Explorations, Fashion Representation
for the undergraduate students and Fashion
Process for the post graduate students. Fashion
studies minor equips the students with the
basic skills of garment design and development.
Fashion representation minor enables the student
to communicate fashion through illustration
and styling. Fashion process minor facilitates
an understanding of the principles of garment
development.

Training faculty is a key component to ensure

good deliverance of the curriculum. During the
year the department has conducted two such
training programs targeting the new areas of
specialisations. A customized International training
on Couture sewing was held at Delhi campus
and 14 faculty from various NIFT campuses
participated in this training. A training for trainers
on Fashion Styling & Image Creation was held by
internal faculty at Delhi campus. 13 faculty from
various NIFT campuses attended this training.

The curriculum provides scope for integration of

industry linkage with Class room projects. In the
year 2019-20, the department has facilitated a tie
up with M/s Pantaloons, Aditya Birla group for a
class room project under the specialisation of Image
Creation and styling. This live class project was a
segment which is considered as one of the part of the evaluation under the subject Fashion
exciting areas for independent designers. This styling and Image creation in the 5th semester of
stream comprises of meticulous design detail and the Fashion Design program. The project was held
is highly regarded for newness in look, complexity during November 2019 and 170 students across
in design with scrupulous construction. Image 15 campuses participated in the same. Students in
creation and styling is another equally enthusing teams of 2-3 worked at Pantaloons stores in their
area for a fashion graduate. The current growing respective cities for 4 complete days and compiled
focus on celebrity culture involving makeup and the documentation of the looks created and were
styling for appearances on screen and off screen presented as an assignment for the end term
has propelled this stream of specialization within assessment.
the fashion design program.

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LEATHER DESIGN

Department of Leather Design at NIFT Chennai, Skill development in the areas of Designing &
Kolkata, New Delhi and Raebareli, caters to Pattern Engineering, CAD, Product Styling &
the professional human resource requirements Range Development, New surface designs &
of the Fashion Industry sectors in specific to Material Development, Product Merchandising &
leather and allied products industries focusing Retailing Techniques etc.; Protection of Intellectual
on apparels, footwear, leather goods, luxury Property Rights like Designs, Patents, Trade Marks
products, lifestyle products and hand crafts. The and Geographical Indications, etc. by organizing
4 year professional design degree programme various workshops, Short Duration training
offered by the Department of Leather Design programmes (SDPs) both in-house and outreach
emphasises on the integration of design concepts mode, Management Development Programs
in footwear and leather products with material (MDPs), Project Consultancies, etc. The department
knowledge to respond to the requirements of also offers continuing education programmes in
specific target markets. Exposure to the industry part time mode in 3 months, 6 months and 1 year
through field trips, tannery training and industry durations, and diploma programmes at UG level for
internship is an important part of the curriculum. 2 years duration and at PG level in full time mode
The multidisciplinary approach including inputs for 1 year duration in order to cater to the growing
ranging from market research, fashion trends & demands for professionals and needs of the
forecasting, design methods & processes, material human resource requirements at the departments
and technical knowledge for product development, like Product Development, production, marketing
ergonomics & user interface, fashion marketing & merchandising, Branding and Retailing in the
and merchandising, develops an ability in students Footwear and Leather Products industries, in
to handle different materials for different product addition to its regular design degree programme
types in leather and combination materials as
per the needs and preferences of various market The New Curriculum- LD CURE
segments and target customers both in national
The 4 year’s B. Des. (Leather Design) degree
and international markets.
programme being restructured and offered by
Department also caters to the customized needs Department of Leather Design of NIFT is a unique
of the industries viz. research & development programme that intends to create prepared and
activities like Market and Fashion trend research well-rounded professionals as Designers, Product
& analysis, New Design & Product Development; Developers, Product Stylists, CAD experts, Design
Human Resource Development activities like Merchandisers and Design Entrepreneurs for the

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Fashion Leather products, Luxury goods and allied Rajasthan
product sectors in National and International • Prof. Usha Narasimhan, LD New Delhi
Business. The restructured LD curriculum, with completed her PhD and has been awarded
design and product development as the core, with doctorate degee from the University of
caters to the different industry segments of Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi.
Fashion Product sector, viz. garments, leather
• Ms Tulika Mahanty, Assistant Professor-LD
goods, footwear, luxury goods and hand crafted
Chennai is pursuing her PhD in the area of
products.The professional expertise is developed
“Impact of modernisation of Indian regional
by imparting the required knowledge, skills,
embroideries among college girls” in
creative exploration and practices built within
Jharkhand Rai University, Ranchi
the curriculum through four subject categories,
viz. Majors, Deepening Majors, Interdisciplinary • Mr. Sabyasachi Sengupta, presently undergoing
Minors and General Studies. PhD (2017 Batch) has submitted the synopsis
of his PhD work, under Visva Bharati, Central
The Majors across the 8 semesters provide University, Mins of HRD, G.O.I.
the requisite material & product knowledge, • Mr. Rahul Sethi is pursuing his PhD admission in
creative, technical and hand skills and capabilities the area of Design under Banasthali University
for creative, innovative and practical real life Rajasthan
applications of learning through the main domains
• Mr. D. Rajashekar is pursuing his PhD in Annamalai
of majors running across the semesters viz.
University, Chidambaram,Tamilnadu.
Material Studies- Leather & Non Leather, Design &
Fashion Studied, Apparel Production & Marketing, • Mr. Lal Singh & Mr. Bharat Singh, Assistant
Apparel Design Studio, Drawing & Digital Design Professors-LD, Raebareli are pursuing their
and Craft Cluster Integration. The Deepening PhD in Maharishi Arvind University, Jaipur
Specializations as two major electives, further Rajasthan
strengthen and deepen the majors and ensure the • Ms. Anketa Kumar, Assistant Professor-LD
student’s portfolio building with multi-categories Raebareli is pursuing her PhD in University of
of products and accessories for completing the Malaya, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
apparel range and ensemble. Floating subjects are • Ms. Vijayalakshmi R., Assistant Professor-
also in offer in order to widen the expertise as per LD Chennai is pursuing her PhD in Bishop
the professional requirements. Thus, the Majors, Appasamy College of Arts & Science affiliated
Deepening specializations and the Floating Majors to Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore.
ensure the requisites are imparted at different
• Mr. T. P. Balachandar, Assistant Professor-
levels with each graduating semester to create and
LD, Chennai is pursuing his PhD in Tamilnadu
groom design professionals and entrepreneurs for
Physical Education and Sports University,
the Fashion Product sectors.
Melakottaiyur, Chennai.
Besides Design and Product Development
Research Papers presentations and publications
pathway, three more allied career pathways
- Design Production, Design Marketing & A total 17 research papers were published and
Merchandising and Design Communication have presented on national and international level.
been incorporated into the curriculum to spread
the menu of career choice across the various Projects undertaken for Government and Industry
categories of the fashion products sector. These
allied career pathways are envisaged through the • Prof. Sivasakthi Ekambaram, as PIT Member
Interdisciplinary Minors. In parallel, the curriculum of the project on Upgrading The Skills
also offers Interdisciplinary Minors to other UG And Training In Traditional Arts/Crafts for
programmes, a rich knowledge of leather fetish Development (USTTAD), Ministry of Minority
& Cult fashion and leather lifestyle products, Affairs, Government of India, completed
and to the PG programme, the Luxury product Diagnostic study and two Workshops in Punjabi
line to enable them for allied career options. desi jutti cluster, Malerkotla, Sangrur District,
The curriculum accommodates a strong industry Punjab as Campus Project Coordinator and
connection and interactions at various subjects’ provided support to Project Coordinator in
levels across the semesters, which enable the various activities at Head Office.
students to get exposure to real time scenarios • Ms. Dolly Kumar has worked on a project on
and working on the challenges faced practically at ‘Design of 50 kg jute bag’ for Food Corporation
within the industry atmosphere. of India along with Ms. Jasmine Dixit, Assistant
Professor, FMS Dept, NIFT, New Delhi
PhD undertaken and completed • Ms Neeti Banga, Assistant Professor, LD
• Prof Sivasakthi Ekambaram, LD New Delhi New Delhi contributed as CPC member in
is pursuing his PhD in Mewar University, the ongoing project of Upgrading the Skills

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and Training in Traditional Arts/ Crafts for International Designer’s Fair, 2020 as a part of
Development (USTTAD) - Phulkari craft CPC, the initiatives of Make – in – India programe.
Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India Leather Design,Chennai participated with
• Dr. M. Aravendan was invited by the Registrar NIFT Theme Pavilion, in the Fair held at the
of Gandhigram University (GGU) to act as one Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. The products
of the Co-Project Investigator of the UGC- designed and the theme pavilion was highly
STRIDE project (Component3) “Footwear and appreciated by the visitors, delegates and
Accessories Park - A Livelihood Option for participants from National and International
Mainstreaming Underprivileged Rural Youth organizations. Dept of Leather Design, NIFT
and Women (Leather and Non-Leather)” was honoured with a memento and award for
submitted to UGC. NIFT Chennai was proposed the active participation under the Make-in-
as the Institutional Collaborator in the project India promotion of Govt. of India.
by the Gandhigram University(GGU).
• Initiatives for Linkages/Collaborations with
• Dr. M. Aravendan submitted a project proposal International Institutions: Dr. M. Aravendan,
in the month of Feb,2020 to DC Handicrafts Professor, LD Chennai, visited 9 Fashion and
through NIFT HO, New Delhi, for a Thematic Design Institutions in Milan and Florence, Italy
Exhibition on Geographical Indication(GI) Crafts to strengthen the International Linkages and
for SC/ST and Minority Artisans of Tamil Nadu. to work out the feasibility of collaborations
• Mr. D. Rajashekar has been coordinating the with NIFT through MOU agreements. The
ongoing training project on Fashion Leather institutions visited were: Polimoda, Academia
Accessories Design (1 yr Course organized Italiana, Instituto Marangoni, NABA, Domus
by the Dept. of Leather Design, Kolkata Academy, Instituto Europa di Design,
and sponsored by the West Bengal Minority ARSutoria School, Politechnico di Milano and
Devp. Corporation, Ministry of Minority Devp. Academia del Lusso. The period of visit was
Corporation, Govt. of West Bengal. from May 12-18, 2019.

Industry Engagement Activities-Participations in • India International Leather Goods Fair (ILGF) –

National and international Exhibitions/Visits 2020

• Participation in “Meet at Agra Fair 2019” Mr. Rahul Sethi, Mr. Sabyasachi Sengupta and Mr.
D. Rajashekar, Associate Professors of LD Kolkata
The faculty members - Mr. Shivendra Prakash visited the India International Leather Goods Fair
Kuldeep, Assistant Professor & CC-LD 2020 along with the LD IV and LD VI semester
Raebareli with the other Assistant Professors students of NIFT Kolkata organized by ITPO and
of LD, Mr. Lal Singh, Mr. Bharat Singh and Ms. CLE at Kolkata.
Devanshi Tandon Kapoor along with the LD
students of Raebareli participated in the 13th • Higher Education Fair at Kuwait was organized
edition of Meet at Agra (Leather, Footwear by India Community School, Kuwait (ICSK)
components & Technology Fair) was organized from January 17-18, 2020. Ms. Dolly Kumar,
from November 7-11, 2019 at Agra organized Assistant Professor, LD New Delhi visited and
by AFMAC and CLE. represented NIFT at the fair.

• Participation in Leather Research Industry Get- NIFT Showcase: Toolbox 2019

Together – LERIG 2019
The best three Graduation Projects of LD
Faculty members and students of the Leather Batch 2019 from the 4 LD NIFT campuses were
Design, Chennai attended the LERIG 2020 – showcased at the NIFT Showcase Toolbox 2019,
Leather Research Industry Get together conference held at NIFT, New Delhi from August 30 to
organized at CSIR-CLRI from January 28-30, 2020. September 1, 2019. All the Graduation Projects
were sponsored by the renowned Footwear and
India International Leather Fair IILF – 2020 was Leather products industries across the country.
organized at Trade Centre at Nandambakkam, The Best Leather Design Graduation Project
Chennai from February 1 to 3, 2020. The faculty amongst the entries from 4 LD campuses was
members from LD Chennai and LD Raebareli along awarded to the Graduation Design Project of Mr.
with LD IV & VI semester students of LD Chennai Chirag Kataruka from NIFT Chennai Campus which
and LD VI students of LD Raebareli visited the fair was sponsored by M/s.KH Shoes Exports Pvt.Ltd.,
and gained the exposure on international trends Ranipet, Tamil Nadu.
and practices in Leather, Non-Leather, Footwear
and Leather Products.

• Council of Leather Exports (CLE) from February

1 to 3 organized the 5th edition of India

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TEXTILE DESIGN

The Textile Design programme equips students The Curriculum

with knowledge and hones their creativity and
understanding of design application for apparel The Textile Design programme primarily focuses
and home fashion industries. Weaves, print on weaves, prints and value-addition on textiles,
design, embroidery and surface embellishment are using both hand and digital skills through
the core textile subjects and together impart an application oriented approach. The curriculum
extensive and versatile training for the students. structure is designed to instil a strong textile
The programme builds upon the integration of foundation with an increased industry interface by
creative forces of design with textile technology, way of visits, industry-linked projects, and lectures
and also keeps in mind the historical, social and by industry experts. The curriculum also addresses
cultural contexts in which the designers work new emerging areas in order to respond quickly
today. to the industry needs. Subjects like Innovation in
Textiles and Futuristic Textiles in Semester VI aim to
The Textile Design department at NIFT has cover new fibres, innovative fabric developments,
distinguished itself through its unique and technical textiles, smart fabric technology, state-
innovative approach to design education, and of-the-art technology etc.
through its proximity to the Indian fashion and
textiles industry. The programme structure is In an endeavour to equip students to design textiles
planned to build in a sound textiles foundation for a specific product category, the Deepening
with a robust industry orientation by way of market Specialisations offered by the department are
surveys, industry visits, internships and graduation Textiles for Apparel & Fashion Accessories and
project. The students also get exposure to a craft Textiles for Home & Spaces. The specialised
environment by way of craft cluster initiative, knowledge about textile design and development
which sensitizes them to traditional practices. including weaves, prints and embellishment for
apparel or home will prepare the graduates to
The department has 77 faculty members across contribute effectively in the respective industry.
13 campuses. At present, around 1300 students In each semester, the Major and Deepening
are pursuing Textile Design in 13 campuses viz. Specialisation are integrated to strengthen the
Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, knowledge base with strong industry orientation
Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, in the three core areas – weaves, prints and surface
Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai and Patna.

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embellishment. from October 16-19, 2019 at New Delhi. The
industry sponsored the raw materials and
The Textile Design department offers three assisted the students in product development.
interdisciplinary minors, namely Textile Structure On completion of the project, the students
and Surface, and Textile Appreciation for received participation certificates and
undergraduate students, and Textile Manufacturing honorarium was granted to 2 students, whose
and Sourcing for postgraduate students. The Textile products were selected by the buyers. The
Structure and Surface minor imparts an insight project was guided by Dr. Anupam Saxena,
into the elements of textiles through a hands-on Associate Professor.
approach, while the Textile Appreciation minor
provides a comprehensive understanding of textiles • Textile Design, Delhi Campus undertook
and its application in different fields. The Textile classroom project with a design studio ‘Moavi
Manufacturing and Sourcing minor strengthens Designs’, as part of Surface Design Project
understanding of textiles, enhancing fabric with Semester VI students (January - May
experience and assessing performance, comfort 2019). The company provided the design brief
and aesthetic attributes for suitable end application. to the students to develop innovative surfaces
for home or apparel, as per the look of the
Industry Connect brand. The Head Designer reviewed the work
of the students and gave feedback on their
In the session 2019-20, Textile Design department
surface explorations. The company purchased
across campuses undertook various activities
the surface exploration samples of 4 students
including classroom projects to provide real-time
and sponsored the fabrication of their final
learning environment to the students. Some of the
products that were showcased in the jury. The
significant activities and classroom projects are
project was guided by Prof. Dr. Ruby Kashyap
detailed below.
Sood.
• Textile Design, Bengaluru Campus undertook
• Textile Design, Semester VII students of Delhi
classroom project with Classic Polo, as part
Campus showcased their textile installations
of Print Design: Hand & Digital with Semester
at the exhibition ‘Bound by Duty: An Idea of
IV students (January -May 2019). The industry
Swaraj and Collectiveness 2018-19’ at The
provided the brief to develop prints for
Art Gallery, India International Centre (IIC),
polo t-shirts and semi-formal shirts. Another
New Delhi from September 14-27, 2019. The
classroom project was undertaken with
showcase was the outcome of a classroom
Untung, as part of Print Design & CAD with
project undertaken with the artist, Ms. Shelly
Semester V students (July-December 2019).
Jyoti, as part of the subject ‘Textile Art’.
The design brief was to develop prints for
The artist gave the brief and student groups
women’s fusion wear for Spring Summer 2020.
planned their textile installations depicting
Both the projects were guided by Ms. Kakoli
various themes like swadeshi, swadharma,
Das, Associate Professor. The companies
ekatva, and sangathan based on Gandhi’s
awarded certificate of appreciation to top 3
beliefs and ideologies. The exhibition was
students, and participation certificate to all
inaugurated on September 14, 2019 by Smt.
students.
Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, Chairperson
• Textile Design, Bengaluru Campus undertook of Gandhi National Memorial Trust; Dr.
a classroom project with Meka Furnishing Pvt. Sachidanand Joshi, Member Secretary,
Ltd., an export house, as part of Woven Design IGNCA and Shri Adwaita Charan Gadanayk,
Project with Semester VI students (January Director General, National Gallery of Modern
-May 2019). The design brief was to develop Art. The students’ textile installations were
woven samples for home furnishings. The on view from September 14-27, 2019, and
company sponsored the yarns and awarded were highly appreciated by the visitors. The
cash prize to top 5 students for their creative classroom project was successfully completed
weave developments. The project was guided and the end term jury was also conducted on
by Dr. Richa Sharma, Assistant Professor. September 25, 2019 at the exhibition itself.
The project was coordinated and guided by
• Textile Design, Bhopal Campus tied up with Prof. Dr. Ruby Kashyap Sood.
textile artist and entrepreneur, Mr. Vijay
Saxena, owner of Shilpin, an export house for a • Textile Design, Delhi Campus undertook
real-time project that was integrated with the classroom project with Liva (Aditya Birla
subject ‘Textile Art’ for Semester VII students Group) as part of the Integrated Assignment
(July-December 2019). Based on the artist’s of Textile Design, Semester III (July - December
brief, the students developed innovative 2019). As part of the project, Liva provided the
home accessories that were showcased at design brief and sponsored the fabric. Based
the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair, held on the themes provided by the company, the

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students developed innovative surfaces using the work of the students and selected the best
shibori, batik and embroidery for specific designs. Some of the companies like Alankaran
brands. The end products were stoles and Designs, Bhopal; Studio Gaura, Bhopal;
kurta panels. Liva shortlisted 17 stoles and Singhania’s, Hyderabad and Taniera, Bengaluru
16 kurta panels, and would be awarding cash sponsored the materials and the fabrication of
prize to the winner, certificate of appreciation the final products. Few companies gave cash
to top 8 students and participation certificate prize to the winners. Most of the companies
to all the students. awarded certificate of appreciation to the
winners as well as participation certificates
• The Textile Design students of Kolkata Campus to all the students. The table below details
participated in the prestigious fashion and campus-wise industry tie-ups for classroom
lifestyle show, Kolkata Kettle held on January projects.
10-11, 2020 at Ballygunge Park, Kolkata.
The students displayed their print design NIFT Showcase: Toolbox 2019
collections and creative embroidery samples at
the exhibition, which were well appreciated by The best Textile Design Graduation Projects of 2019,
the visitors. The students received certificate across 12 campuses were showcased at Toolbox
of appreciation and personal mentoring 2019, held at NIFT, Delhi on August 30-31, 2019.
session by renowned designer, Ms. Bibi Russel All the 12 Graduation Projects were sponsored by
and ace model Ms. Nayanika Chatterjee. reputed companies like Welspun, Raymond Apparel
Ltd., Maspar, Shades of India and Jaypore, to name
• In the new curriculum, the deepening a few. The collections were a good mix of apparel
specialisations: Print Design Project (Apparel & and home textiles. The exhibition displayed the
Fashion Accessories) and Print Design Project acumen and expertise of Textile Design students
(Home & Spaces) are envisaged as industry and the scope of work that can be done by a
linked classroom projects. The objective is Textile Design graduate. It served as a platform for
to comprehend a realistic design brief and industry, current students and prospective students
apply design thinking, creative and technical to view the quality of work generated by Textile
capabilities to develop a industry ready print Design students across NIFT campuses. The Best
design collection. In the July-December Textile Design Graduation Project amongst the 12
2019 semester, all the campuses tied up with entries was awarded to Ms. Mousmi Sejpal from
premium industries for classroom projects to Gandhinagar Campus. Her project was sponsored
obtain the design brief. The company reviewed by Raasleela Textile, Ahmedabad.

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KNITWEAR DESIGN

The Knitwear Design Department addresses the The major subjects offered by Knitwear
need of specialized design professionals for the Programme across semesters cover the broad
Knitwear Domain of Fashion Apparel & Accessories areas of Knitting, Flat Pattern & Construction,
industry. The department provides students a Fabric Technology, Illustration and Presentation
comprehensive exposure towards designing and Techniques. Study and practice of crafts are also
execution of Knitwear Fashion garments and given due importance in all the semesters.The
products. The scope of curriculum encompasses Department offers two Deepening Specialisation
multiple segments, from foundation garments Areas to choose from, by the names of Intimate
to outerwear. Students are given inputs on the Apparel and Sportswear
latest technological knowhow and detailed design
methodologies to remain abreast with latest The Intimate Apparel specialisation aims to provide
trends and forecast in fashion. The department opportunity to the students to specialise in the
enables students to grow as professionals who intimate apparel segment of Knitwear. This shall
can handle all aspects of Knitwear Fashion, right enable students to understand and practice design
from designing of fabric to product realization. process through thematic approach. The students
The students acquire capabilities to work for all shall learn to design concepts of intimate apparel
categories of Knitwear Apparels viz. menswear, collections taking inspiration from the latest
women’s wear, kids wear, active or sportswear, trends, forecasts, design aesthetic and renowned
leisure wear, winter wear, lingerie and intimate peer works. The students get opportunity to plan
apparels. collections according to brand aesthetics and
finally be able to come up with unique, creative
The Restructured Curriculum design for intimate apparel collections.

The newly introduced & restructured curriculum The Sports wear specialisation provides an unique
of Knitwear Design Department is at par with the opportunity for a knitwear design student to
global academic structure. The emphasis on the specialise in the most promising and challenging
real field exposure through industry connect vis a segment of the knitwear industry. The students
vis industry visit ,national & international exhibition would learn to conceptualise design aesthetics
& fairs, expert lectures, classroom projects etc. for diversified functional and aesthetic needs of
strengthen them to face the global challenges and different categories of sportswear.
prove in the area of their expertise in the fashion
world. The Interdisciplinary Minor subject areas that are

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offered for UG students of other Department are & fairs, lectures by Industry Experts and Alumni,
World of Knits and Fashion for Sports. Classroom projects etc. which gives a total
learning to students and strengthen them to face
The “World of Knits” aims to introduce students the global challenges and prove in the area of
to the delectable world of Knitwear. It seeks to their expertise in the fashion world. Students of
present an understanding of knits as a zero waste, all semesters across all campuses have one or 2
sustainable product. While the course introduces projects with the Industry.
learners to the current knitting techniques
available in the industry, it also helps them work ToTs Conducted
with knitwear such that they are able to develop
garments, accessories and home products – using • ToT on ‘Warp Knitting’ was conductd at Karl
both the aesthetic and tactile elements of the knit Mayers India Pvt. Ltd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat for
fabric. 11 Facultyin 2 batches in June and July 2019.

“Fashion for Sports” is aimed at giving an • TOT on “Sports Textiles” conducted at Wool
orientation towards the most versatile and the Research Association, Centre of Excellence for
fastest growing category in fashion business Sportech, Mumbai for 11 Faculty in November
– Sportswear. It introduces the learner to the 2019.
various components of Sportswear as a category, • ToT was conducted on “Technical Textiles”
and draws distinction between Casual, Active, during November 11-15, 2019 for 13 Faculty
Performance sports and Athleisure. at Sardar Vallabhai Institute of Textile
The Interdisciplinary Minor subject area offered Management, Coimbatore
to PG students is Knitwear Merchandising, which • 3D - Software – Optitex was procured by
aims to give the learners a holistic understanding all campuses and the in-house training was
of managing the specifics of the Knitwear Business. facilitated for the faculty.
The Department offers Industry Internship of Paper Presentations
8 weeks in any Knitwear Industry to develop
practical knowledge in the Industry. At the end Faculty across campuses have published 20 papers
of the programme, the student has the choice of and articles in various national and international
undergoing a 16 weeks of Graduation Project in journals.
a Knitwear Industry or to design and execute a
creative Design Collection Visit to Fairs

Industry Connect Some of the Faculty across all campuses have

visited International exhibition for Technical
The Department caters to the need of the Knitwear Textiles and nonwovens- Techtextil Mumbai,Knit
Industry, hence all the subjects that are chosen for World Fair 2020 at Ludhiana, Knit Tech World at
the Programme Matrix have the Industry connect Tirupur.
vis a vis visits to knitwear industry, visit and
exposure to national & international exhibition

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FASHION & LIFESTYLE ACCESSORIES

B.Des (Accessory Design) program is poised to with an indigenous edge of traditional techniques.
transform aspirations into tangible and intangible
design solutions. The curriculum of the program Students are enabled to articulate their individuality
is curated and positioned in the Fashion and through their signature style accessory design
Aesthetic space. The curriculum is enriched collections, yet keeping it relevant to the market
with strong theoretical and conceptual design and industry challenges. This design collection
philosophy. The program gives glimpse into the of eclectic fashion lifestyle accessories are based
future fashion and lifestyle accessories and a blend on patterns stemming from a synergy of forms,
of dynamic technology. Students get to offer colours and materials.
innovations across myriad platforms spanning Enabling the learners through depth in skills,
jewellery, décor design solutions, crafts, personal accessory design students are empowered with a
accessories, soft goods and work gear. Accessory choice of deeper learning with of specific skills in
Design program is a career based education that form of deepening specialization that constitutes
is relevant today and has the ability to address the of Jewellery Design, Fashion products & Work
changing future scenario. Gear. Student can make conscious choice of any
Curriculum to future aspirations one deepening specialization. This process id
well supported by the department faculty mentor
Accessory Design majors, provides extensive attached to every student throughout his learning
design knowledge in a socially relevant fashion in campus.
scenario. Knowledge is enhanced with conceptual
understand of design as a process, material as Faculty training and confidence building
a medium and ability to synthesize outcomes 1. An in-house training to faculty across 14
enabling them to address the contemporary campuses was conducted at the design
needs. studios and workshops of NIFT Gandhinagar.
The program offers the millennial students to The training was to give hands on making
perfect the design process through a balance of experience to the faculty. This immersion gave
latest chic trends and a passion for hand crafted the required skills to prototyping, exposure to
artisanal products and process. Students are an array of possible raw materials, know-hows
creatively engaged in developing visualization of jewelry tools and machines along with an
skills with greater degree of digital fluency. They embedded industry exposure.
stand empowered with material manipulation skills

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2. Special purpose training was given to faculty 5. 1st Runner up: Ira Akbar, AD-6 (Gandinagar,
across 14 campuses where Accessory design Batch 2017-21). Prize money Rs. 75,000/-. 2nd
is offered at IIT Guwahati on the topic Runner up: Tanvi Maisheri, AD-8, (Gandhinagar,
“ergonomics for Designers” by also availing Batch 2016-20). Prize money Rs. 50,000/-
the benefits of TEQUIP scheme. The program
had experts from the domain and exposure to Faculty Achievement
state of art labs in the IIT Guwahati campus. 1. Mr. Ashish Kumar Kaithwas, Assistant Professor
The training was a co-learning platform along attended Faculty Industry Attachment at
with Industry participants and academicians Future Style Lab, New Delhi from July 1-15,
from peer institutes like IIIT and IITs. 2019.
3. Faculty of (4 campuses), F&LA department 2. Dr. Kaustav Sen Gupta, Associate Professor,
attended the Third & Last round of Universal F&LA NIFT Chennai developed a zonal and
Training Program held at Naldehra near Shimla, youth color forecast for India, sponsored by
Himachal Pradesh during 11th - 14 June 2019. Nippon India Ltd. This mega forecast of 2020-
NIFT Showcase 2019 (Toolbox) 2021.

The first NIFT Showcase 2019 display exhibition 3. Expert sessions were conducted at F&LA
held on August 31 - September 1, 2019 at NIFT Department NIFT Mumbai, Industry Visits
New Delhi campus. The Accessory Design to companies like Imaginarium India Pvt.
showcase was facilitated by Dr. Yathindra L, Ltd., Ekbote Furniture were planned. Also
Professor & Chairperson –Accessory Design along live Classroom Projects in different product
with the team members from across campuses. categories have been conducted with Bonito
The nest of the academic graduation projects Designs Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore, Imaginarium India
from 14 campuses were on display and a team Pvt Ltd., Tata Trent Ltd. These engagements
of jurors chose the top across the campuses. have fetched good output and students have
The craft cluster project was also on display, the also been able to figure out their avenues to
products and context of the products designed the Industry.
were displayed with appropriate narration. 4. Mr. Anupam Rana, Associate Professor pursuing
Student’s achievement: PhD from Indus University, Ahmedabad

1. Ms. Hemashri Dhavala (2015-19 batch, NIFT 5. Mr. Ranjeet Kumar, Assistant Professor pursuing
Shillong) was the winner of Asian Paints Colour PhD from Indus University, Ahmedabad
Next Trendspotting Competition 2019. 6. Mr. Abhishek Sharma, Associate Professor,
2. Mr. Laudeep Shivhare [Semester VI] won the applied for PhD at NIFT.
FILA Sneakers Design championship held 7. Research Paper titled “A study on Consumer
on February 21, 2020. As the winner of the preferences towards Fashion Jewellery in
competition the student got selected for an Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar city of Gujarat”
Internship with FILA. by Mr. Anupam Rana, Associate Professor,
3. Ms. Natasha Turkar [Semester VI], got published in Studies in Indian Place Names
shortlisted for ICord 2021, to be held at IIT (SIPN) in March, 2020.
Powai in January 2021. Her research paper 8. Research Paper titled “Assessment of New
abstract on “Recreating the past to build a Product Development Process (NPD) of Indian
better society for the future- Forecast on Jewellery Industry” of Mr. Ranjeet Kumar,
Design Creativity, Ideation and synthesis” Assistant Professor, presented and published
got shortlisted for the next stage for further in 23rd Nirma International Conference on
submission of her research paper. Management (NICOM)-2020 from January 3-5,
4. The Winners of the Inter Design School 2020.
Competition organised by TITAN N Visage,
2019

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FASHION COMMUNICATION

In the fast changing biosphere of fashion and The Restructured Curriculum

design, the Fashion Communication (FC) design
programme at NIFT happens to be the distinct The Fashion Communication programme primarily
most front-line, stimulating, and progressively focuses on four major domains i.e., Graphic
vital corridor to open up in the fashion and lifestyle Design, Space Design, Fashion Creatives and
industry. The connotation of brand identity has Fashion Thinking, and the related genres of these
come to be seen on par with what the brand sells major areas, using hand and digital skills through
i.e., the product and the product range. Severalprêt knowledge, application and practice based
and luxury brands keep appearing in the Indian approach.
retail scenario, and it has become fundamental The restructured curriculum is designed to instil
for each one of them to develop a unique brand a robust communication design base with an
identity for maximum impact and visibility. Fashion increased industry interface by way of visits,
Communication has made it realistic for these industry-linked projects and lectures by industry
brands to communicate their products, identity experts. Further more, besides the existing
and approach, by providing a manifesto for these industry exposure, internship and graduation
very brands. project, the new curriculum includes a mandatory
In interpretation of the fast pace of Information industry connect from semester III onwards in
Technology (IT) and Digital Revolution in last decade form field visits, classroom projects and special
and a half, the reformation especially focuses lectures by industry professional/experts. The
in domain of visual and fashion communication continuous evaluation would be based on student’s
through Digital platforms, IT Applications (Apps) regularity, engagement with the industry by way of
and role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the participation in classroom projects, participation in
environment of communication design across the fashion weeks or other industry events, or through
world. faculty assistance in an on-going consultancy
project.
The Fashion Communication is currently offered
at 14 NIFT Campuses namely Bengaluru, The graduates of Fashion Communication emerge
Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, as dynamic professionals qualified to offer the most
Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New effective and financially viable communication
Delhi, Patna, Raebareli and Srinagar. solutions for the fashion, lifestyle industry and
beyond.

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The fast-moving digital revolution has opened up NIFT Showcase 2019
Fashion Communication design to new disciplines
that require students to excel not only in traditional The first NIFT Showcase 2019 display exhibition
design skills but also explore and design human- held on August 31 - September 1, 2019 at NIFT
cantered concepts and system design processes New Delhi was coordinated and curated by Dr.
linked with information technology: Anupam Jain, Professor & Chairperson - Fashion
Communication along with the team of FC
• New material i.e., experimental, combinations faculty members from across NIFT campuses.
and futuristic This involved initial design conceptualisation,
final design display of the exhibition for all the
• Fashion Thinking - design and thinking through respective academic departments, major projects
fashion and craft cluster activities of all NIFT campuses
under one umbrella and implementation of same
• Modules like Omni-channel (UX), sensory
with suitable design collaterals.
design, augmented reality, virtual experience
design with the role of artificial intelligence, Faculty Achievements
have been incorporated, as they are the future
of the fashion and other retail industry. 9 paper were present by the deparmtent faculty.

• 2D Animation and Motion Graphics Dr. Anupam Jain, Professor, FC Delhi, published a
book titled book titled: ‘Tents As Portable Shelters
As new careers keep growing in the industry, - A Contemporary Study in Rajasthan’ by Red’
there is infinite scope for the graduates Shine Publication Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat in Association
of Fashion Communication to explore and with Red’ Mac International Press & Media Inc.,
expand their horizons. In the areas of branding, India - Sweden - Canada in February 2020. The
styling, social media marketing, photography, e-book edition of the same would also be available
commercial fashion space, UI & UX design and soon on ‘amazon-Kindle’, Good reads, Google
graphics, Fashion Communication graduates Books and Google Play.
are both versatile and passionate about more
areas than just one. Come graduation, the Industry Connect & Projects
students are well versed with knowledge,
concept base and skill. With some of the most Folk and Craft Graphic workshop was conducted
prolific companies regularly seeking such by Mr. Ishan Khosla, a renowned Graphic Designer
talented and disciplined students, Fashion in November 2019 for FC VII Semester students of
Communication remains one of the most Gandhinagar.
desirable design disciplines at NIFT. Ms. Satya Saran, Consulting Editor with Harper
Faculty Training Collins Publishers India, took expert lectures with
the students in fashion communication at Srinagar
A four-day customised training on the subject with special focus on Fashion Lifestyle Magazine
‘Applied Semiotics’ was organised by CP-FC and Journalism and editing.
offered by Dr. Leslee Lazar, visiting faculty at
Centre for Cognitive Science, Indian Institute of FC Delhi Campus faculty was entrusted to
Technology, Gandhinagar, from July 8-11, 2019 conceptualize & provide design options for ceiling
at NIFT New Delhi. Sixteen faculty members of of the Morning Hall at Rashtrapati Bhavan in May
different campuses attended this training. 2019.

A customised training of eight-days on ‘Visual FC Mumbai organized an exhibition on ‘Gandhian

Merchandising’ from July 15-24, 2019 was Thoughts’ on dated October 1, 2019, this was
especially organised to conceptualised and design inaugurated by Prof. Narendra Vichare.
the display exhibition of NIFT Showcase 2019 Many faculty members of FC from different
by an international expert Ms. Ulrike Valentiner- campuses are involved in the conceptualisation
Branth of STC Switzerland at NIFT New Delhi. and design of the project for ‘Setting up Design
Seventeen faculty members from across Resource Centre in Weavers Service Centres’ for
14-campuses attended a three day training ‘DC (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of
titled ‘Communication Design for IT and Media India’ since January 2020 till date.
Professionals’ from July 25-27, 2019 organised by
IDC, IIT Bombay at IIT Bombay.

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FASHION MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Master of Fashion Management program under FMS with Interdepartmental Minors. The knowledge
Department, is a two year full time Management of general subjects which is introduced in the
programme. The Programme is currently offered new curriculum gives them overall personality
at 14 NIFT Campuses namely Bengaluru, Bhopal, development. The floating subjects give them
Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, freedom of choice whether to take a particular
Jodhpur,Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, subject or not, depending upon their career
Patna, Raebareli and Shillong. Fifteenth centre objectives. The restructuring of the syllabus is done
Panchkula is the new centre started from this keeping in view, the emerging areas, skills and
academic year July 2020 onwards. opportunities for future business requirements.

The programme which is divided into 4 semesters, New subjects like Big data and analytics,
offers careers in fashion marketing, fashion Omni channel retailing, digital marketing,
merchandising, fashion management, fashion entrepreneurship, rural marketing, sustainability,
Buying and Retailing, Omni channel Retailing and luxury management, innovation, family business
management, E- commerce, entrepreneurship, management, mall management, E-business
supply chain, customer relationship, digital and customer experience management, Neuro
marketing etc., mainly in the sectors of apparel, Marketing, Retail sales management and store
lifestyle accessories (watches, footwear, eyewear, operations, and Branded Entertainment are
jewellery) home furnishing, luxury management, introduced. The students are exposed to the
sustainable products and wellness. The students dynamics of an organization through an eight
cover cluster studies because of which they week fashion industry internship and training
become better at marketing handloom and programme. This enables the students to integrate
handicraft products. classroom learning with practical experience.
Outbound programme, leadership development,
The introduction of Major, Deepening craft cluster initiative, general subjects and extra-
specialization, Interdisciplinary Minor (IDM) gives curricular activities brings all round development in
a choice to students to choose the area of interest the student and is useful to the practical Business
and specialize in that area. The options are world.
Marketing and Retailing, International Business
or Entrepreneurship. MFM students have the Internship, Graduation Project and Cluster study
option of choosing other Fashion department’s ensures students spend almost six to seven
specific specialized subjects and specialize months in the industry so that they gain hands on

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experience in the industry and are ready to get Faculty Development:- Conducted Four faculty
absorbed immediately after graduation. development programmes(TOT) on supply chain,
Luxury Brand management, E commerce and
Entrepreneurship on Data analyticsto improve the skills of faculty
handling the new curriculum subjects. Many faculty
Preparing Students to start their own Business
completed their Phd during the period giving
or help those who want to enter Business
good cutting edge to the department. Faculty of
by Understanding the analysis of business
MFM submitted papers and published papers in
environment, Models, Policies and Schemes, idea
Both International and national level seminars and
generation with its feasibility testing, various
Journals.
functional aspects of business plan and making a
project Report. It also helps to run and manage New Curriculum delivery
Family Business better. This is to make students to
be part of Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, start The new restructured curriculum is designed in
up India etc. tune with the industry, market and academic
requirements .First batch passed out successfully by
FMS department is offering Interdepartmental July 2020 despite COVID 19. First time curriculum
Minors Fashion Retailing for U.G and was imparted on line and even examinations, Juries
Entrepreneurship for Post graduate students. This were conducted online across 14 campuses with
will help students to design, produce commercially out any problem. First time online Inter campus
viable fashion products and market them both teaching was conducted successfully giving new
domestically and Globally using E- commerce. It campuses the best of the inputs.
also prepares students to start their own Retail,
designsventure as an Entrepreneur if they choose Industry Connect
to.
Students were given the best inputs from in
Career Pathways house faculty, Guest and expert faculty. Industry
association, Visits to industry, Industry class
Apart from existing career opportunities new room projects, is part of the curriculum. The
careers like social media analyst, social media department is proud to have Industry chair at
marketer, content marketing, event manager, E NIFT, Mumbai sponsored by TATA TRENT. The
commerce merchandiser, Data analyst, luxury store chair is coordinating a projecton study of Private
manager, International marketing, Intrapreneur, label in Fashion Industry.
social entrepreneur, NGOs, academician, cluster
manager/marketer, consultant for rural marketers
are possibilities now.

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FASHION TECHNOLOGY

B.F. Tech. is four year multidisciplinary technology • 3 Faculty members from NIFT Bhubaneswar
oriented program, designed keeping in mind had presented International Research papers
the core apparel manufacturing technology, with • 5 Faculty members from NIFT Chennai had
emphasis on its best practices. Bachelor Program presented International Research papers
is offered in 12 Campuses of NIFT Bengaluru,
• 2 Faculty members from NIFT New Delhi had
Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad,
presented International Research papers
Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna
and New Delhi. • 3 Faculty members from NIFT Gandhinagar
had presented International Research papers
Master’s Program in Fashion Technology • 6 Faculty members from NIFT Hyderabad had
(M.F.TECH) presented International Research papers in
various titles.
M.F.Tech is one of the flagship postgraduate
programme offered by NIFT. The programme is • 8 Faculty members from NIFT Jodhpur had
exclusively designed for engineers and aims to presented International Research paper
develop young dynamic talent capable of providing presentations.
techno-managerial solutions to the industry with • 2 Faculty members from NIFT Kangra had
a balanced amalgam of operation and strategic presented International Research papers and
thinking capabilities. Master’s program is offered conference.
in 4 campuses of NIFT Bengaluru, Chennai, • 2 Faculty members from NIFT Mumbai had
Gandhinagar and New Delhi. presented International Research papers and
conference.
Paper, Articles and Presentation in National And
International National Research Paper Presentation & Conference:
Faculty of the department undertake useful • 3 Faculty members from NIFT Bengaluru had
researches in field of textile and apparel. Some presented research papers in various titles
of these researches are presented as research
• 4 Faculty members from NIFT Chennai
papers in national/ international seminars and
presented National research papers in various
conferences, detailed below:
titles
International Research paper presentations & • 4 Faculty members from NIFT New Delhi had
Conference: presented National Research papers in various
titles

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• 3 Faculty members and 2 Students (MFT January – June 2020 at Dhaka, Bangladesh
II) from NIFT Gandhi Nagar had presented • 1 Student from NIFT Kangra were shortlisted
National level Research paper. Miss India Competition 2019.
• 2 Faculty members from NIFT Hyderabad had • 1 Student from NIFT Kangra were selected
presented National Research papers as Princess finalist 2020. Campus princess is
• 6 Faculty members from NIFT Jodhpur had talent discovery and gratification initiative of
presented National Research papers in various Miss India organization.
titles. • 1 student from NIFT Gandhinagar secured 2nd
• 2 Faculty members from NIFT Kangra had position in All India Time SSD contest
presented National Research papers and • More than16 awards in NIFT Converge,
conference. Spectrum and NFO across DFT campuses
• 1 Faculty member from NIFT Kolkatta had • More than 10 awards in intercollegiate
presented National Research papers competitions across all the DFT Campus
• 2 Faculty members from NIFT Mumbai had
presented National Research papers Faculty Training workshops / Tot

Student Participation in Extra -Curricular Activities With objective of orienting the faculty to changing
trends in fashion business and to keep them
Students are given opportunity to participate abreast with fast changing pace of the industry,
in workshops organised by other institutes and faculty is given training in core areas to refresh
organisation which help in overall development their knowledge. DFT offered 04 national and 01
of students. Students are also encouraged to international training for trainers.
participate in various extra-curricular activities
like sports, athletics, singing, music, debate etc National Training on areas of Sewn Product
organised by NIFT (‘Spectrum’ & ‘Converge’) or Machinery and Equipment, Production and
intercollegiate competitions. Some of highlights Operations Management; Product and Process
are as under. costing for Apparel Product and ERP Datatexand,
International Training by International Expert Prof.
• 4 Students from NIFT Bengaluru have been Janice Mee on the area of Contouring in Women’s
selected for ENSAIT (Saxion University) for wear wasorganised by DFT. 35 Faculty members
students’ exchange programme for Jan-June of NIFT benefited through this exposure.
2020.
Faculty Attachment:Six DFT faculty members
• 2 Students from NIFT Bhubaneswar were
from NIFT Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhinagar
participated and got 1st position in Business
& Hyderabad undertook faculty attachment
Plan Competition organized by Khadi and
in apparel industry to update their working
Village Industries Commission, Ministry of
knowledge of the industry at micro level and
MSME, Govt. of India.
have holistic understanding of the industry and its
• 4 Students from NIFT Delhi got selected for interrelationship.
NIFT Showcase 2019.
• 6 students from NIFT Gandhinagar were Seminar/ Workshop By Alumni And Industry
participated in various events held during
Experts from the industry were invited for talks,
Hindi Pakhwada and Spectrum 2020.
discussions, workshopsor seminars with objective
• 1 Student from NIFT Hyderabad Won 3rd Prize of sharing their knowledge and experience with
in the Online Competition conducted by 2nd students. This year approximately 200 experts
International Time SSD Students Competition have been invited in all DFT campuses to share
2019 and won a prize money of 200 USD their experiences with the students. Some of
• 1 Student from NIFT Hyderabad were the areas of discussion were Importance of
participated Haryanvi dance state Haryana at Sustainability in Textile and Apparel Industry,
National Cultural Exchange Program. Profitability, Cash Flow & Breakeven point analysis,
• 1 Student from NIFT Kangra were participated retail Sustainable Practices in the Industry, Total
in the “TimeSSD”(Standard sewing data) Productive maintenance, Employee Behaviour
motion time analysis student competition and Analysis or Green HRM, Formalities of Customs &
awarded 1stprize money of $500. Shipment, flow of goods in port/warehouse, Plant
Layout trends in Apparel Industry, Risk Factors at
• 3 students from NIFT Kangra got selected
work Place- Environmental, Bangladesh- A Global
for an international graduation program
sourcing destination, Kanban, Global Marketing,
opportunity provided by CIEL TEXTILE
Recent Trends in Sourcing, RFID Applications in
• 4 Students from NIFT Kangra were shortlisted Apparel Industry, Working Capital Management,
for BUFT under the semester exchange Financial Forecasting, Entrepreneurship
program activity for the academic session Management, Ergonomics & Work Place

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Engineering, E-Governance, Product Life cycle through research/experimentation in the chosen
Management, Joint venture and acquisition in area by the applications of technology in apparel
apparel etc. manufacturing. Some of the areas of research
are productivity measurement and improvement
Industry Linkage: Visits & Student Internships techniques, fit analysis, quality measurement
and improvement methods, implementation
To reiterate the theoretical classroom teaching with
of any production or quality system, product
the real life scenario students undertake internships
development, product/process re-engineering,
and visits to apparel industry. These internships
sizing, technical evaluation and/or implementation
and visits give students exposure to the prevalent
of MIS/ERP/CAD systems, software design
practices in apparel manufacturing. There were
and development, system analysis and design,
around 200 visits undertaken at DFT campuses
retail / vendor management, merchandising,
for the students in apparel manufacturing setup
human resource management, corporate social
and allied sectors textile mills, testing labs, trim
responsibility, E-commerce, process automation
manufactures, processing houses, weavers service
for productivity and/or quality improvement etc.
centres, machine manufacturers, IT sector serving
apparel industry, industrial fairs etc. Apart from All the research projects of DFT are industry
visits, DFT students were given industry exposure sponsored. The students have undertaken projects
through internships they undertake 12 -14 weeks in renowned companies like Arvind,Raymond,
of apparel internship in production houses, 2 Orient Craft, Madura, Velocity apparel (Egypt),
weeks in textile sector and 2 weeks in allied areas. Silver Spark, Celebrity Fashions, India Terrain, GAP,
Intellocut, Inditex TCNS, UCB, Flipkart,Impulse,
Research Projects & Graduating Show
Li & Fung, Shopper Stop, Triburg, Banswara
As part of the course curriculum, students of the Garments, Indus League, lifestyle International,
department in their final year undertake research Shahi Exports, Arvind lifestyle brands, Taffles,
project in various areas of apparel production. Laguna Clothing, Speedo, Pratibha Syntex, Myntra
The purpose of the project is to integrate the Designs, United Colors of Benetton, Black Berry,
learning of the students of the last semesters Indigo Apparel etc.

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DESIGN SPACE

‘Master of Design’ course focuses on the multi- in each specialization to create new avenues from
disciplinary and dynamic nature of contemporary varied areas of interest. The unique aptitude and
Design & research industry. The progressive ability of each student is recognized and mentored
future of design industry depend on the young through specialized training and skill development
and versatile graduates having new age skills during the course of two years by the faculty,
like Strategic Design, Experience Design, UI/ professionals and industry members.
UX, Design Thinking and Research practice,
Sustainability & crafts, Design Innovation. This The course have been designed by keeping
course aims at initiating the new thinking for the in mind the integration of Major subjects with
new millennium, to address the challenges which each deepening specializations and stage wise
will be faced by industry and society in future progression to build upon the existing knowledge
base. The nature of major subjects is kept as such
The Restructured Curriculum that imparts the knowledge of design systems and
tools which any design stream would require. The
This course prepares professionals who can work fundamental tools and systems learned in major
in versatile environments with an interdisciplinary subjects are used in the deepening specialization
approach. Research is one of the tools that subjects. The overall learning outcomes have been
empower one to take up challenges, which may worked out in terms of the all-round growth of the
emerge in contemporary complex systems. student.
Therefore, this course builds its specializations
based on the foundation of Major subject areas Industry Connect
like ‘Design Thinking and Research practice’,
‘Sustainability & crafts’, ‘Design Innovation’, M.Des course creates an open environment for
‘Digital Visualization skills’ and ‘Industry connect’. many design and other discipline students and
puts them in a dynamic environment of knowledge
Students are provided with options for choosing dissemination and creativity. The course of MDES
out of 4 broad Specializations giving focused input creates a formal setting to initiate a synergy
without sacrificing the holistic approach. These are between Students Industry and Academia,
the four specializations on offer; Design for society, through which an initiation is carried out to achieve
Experience Design, Design Strategy & Theoretical industry project briefs, which would be completed
studies in Design. Career Pathways are worked out in the industrial environment before semester III.

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This gives each student a practical experience to • Speaker: Mr. Rohit Raghuvanshi; Domain:
take this further towards final semester in to the Design & Research.
Dissertation project of a larger scope.
• Speaker: Mr. Uday Soni; Domain: Experience
In 4 deepening specializations offered in the course Design & Research.
it is envisaged that such activity strengthens the • Speaker: Mr. Utsav Mathur, Founder, CEO –
industry interface. This activity is carried out in Gmetri; Domain: Experience Design; The topic
terms of formal credited subjects in each semester for the talk: Confluence of Design and Spatial
consisting of class interactions with industry Computing in Virtual Reality
members; student’s field visits to the industry,
Industry case studies, visit to fares & seminars; • Speaker from Delhi: Mr. Sumer Singh, Professor,
which culminates into ‘Industry guided project Industrial Design, at IIT Delhi, Educationist,
proposal’ and subsequently in to ‘Industry guided Researcher, Motivator, Designer; Domain:
project’ in place of internship. This endeavour takes Research & Design, Sustainable Packaging
in to consideration the students ability, aptitude
and forte, which will be nurtured & monitored • Speaker: Mr. Prateek Shankar Dikshit, Cult fit;
through mentoring by the faculty, professionals Domain: Branding Strategy and Experience,
and industry members. This academic activity Importance and opportunity of design and
aims to bring the industry, students and academia brand strategy.
together on a platform to address the needs of
• Speaker: Ms. Ritu Sethi; Domain: Sustainable
the developing industry sectors.
system n goals, Design for society.
Industry Lectures Series via Video conferencing • Speaker: Pravin A Thakur; Domain: Online
Marketing & Branding
As part of the newly introduced subject
‘introduction to industry practices’ a Lecture series • Speaker: Ashish Solanki, Design Thinker, &
and Interaction was organised. Every campus UX Champion. Principal Designer & Founder
participated Via Video Conferencing. This was an @ Net Bramha Studios.; Domain: Design
attempt to synergise the industry input amongst Thinking & UX Design, Entrepreneurship,
all the campuses. Digital Transformation, Digital design product,
Design.
Invited Industry professionals were from all 4
domains of deepening specializations which made Industry Guided project proposal (with fairs/
the students understand the current best practices seminars) and classroom project.
in that particular industry domain. It also focused
on the success and failure stories. This kind of Visit to Fair, Exhibitions, Seminars, Design Forums
multidisciplanary understanding is equired in that and interacting with the industry personnel at the
particular specalization. Video conference and Forums and generating ideas and concepts or
recorded lectures across all 4 centres were a part briefs for design projects.
of the input of the subject. The list of speakers and
their respective domain is as follows: All students of Delhi campus visited the India
Design Fair as part of the subject and gained
• Speaker: Mr. Shrutin Shetty; Domain: Design knowledge about the industrial practices and
Strategy /Design Thinking/ Design the future. innovation in sustainability. Many students could
get connected with the industry members for
• Speaker : Abi Paul Lead designer at Byju; their project realisation. Visit to World Sustainable
Domain : UX/UI Design Development Summit at IHC.

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PhD AND RESEARCH

PhD Program: NIFT offers PhD in the areas of design, management and technology as applied with
broad reference to textiles, fashion and lifestyle and apparel sectors of the industry. The program is
designed for the purpose of carrying out research in textiles, fashion and the apparel sector to create a
body of original knowledge for the use of academia and industry at large.

The admission process for the PhD program normally starts during the month of April every year with
the announcement of results and registration during the month of July. The qualification eligibility for
admission to the PhD program is specified in the Guidelines for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

PhD Program was launched in 2009 with 07 students and currently 39 students are pursuing PhD
from NIFT. With regard to the time scale of the program, the candidate is expected to complete the
supervised study within five years, extended to a maximum of seven years by specific approval of the
Director General, NIFT. Twenty three Scholars have been awarded PhD till date.

Research titles of PhD scholars are as follows:

Sl. No. Name of Scholars Topic of Research

2012 -Batch
3 Prerna Kaushal Implementing Sustainable Practices in India’s Domestic Apparel Supply
Chain: Industry and Consumer Study (Thesis Submitted)
2013 -Batch
5 Arindam Das A Framework for Assessment of Creativity: A Case Research on
Fashion Design Programme at NIFT (Pre-PhD Submitted)
6 Jomichan S. Adoption of CAD in Indian Garment Manufacturing Sector: An
Pattathil Assessment of Stakeholder’s Perception (Thesis Submitted)
2014 –Batch
7 Nishant Sharma Fashion Education and Demand of Professionals in the Fashion
Industry: Relevance of the Curriculum
8 Richa Sharma Study on effect of luminescence of photo- luminescent specialty
pigments on textiles for the home fashion (PhD award Letter awaited)
9 Shalini Mathur Evaluation of Sustainable Development in Textile Dyeing and Printing:
A study at Jodhpur

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10 Muthukumar Customer perception towards design of branded sports shoes: Select
cases
11 Sanjay Sharma A diagnostic study and socio economic analysis of handloom sector of
Himachal Pradesh
2015 –Batch
12 R.S. Jayadeep Understanding Visual Identity of Treditional Payannur Bell Metal Craft
and its Application for Product Development
13 Anupam Kapoor Clothing consumption and disposal patterns of India Consumer
(Pre-PhD Submitted)
2016 –Batch
14 Ekta Gupta Case study on the Needle craft of Moti Bharat of Kutch Gujarat:
Exploring New Horizons
15 Neetu Singh Identification of factors providing brand experience to lingerie buyers
in India
16 Sheena Gupta Impact of branding dimensions on consumer’s conative attitude – A
study of afford able luxury apparel market in India’
2017 -Batch
18 Aastha Garg The effect of COO (Country of Origin of brand) and COM (Country of
Manufacture) on apparel purchase decision
19 Bharti Moitra A study of fair trade and ethical practices in the apparel industry in
India
20 Susmita Das Clothing and Identity of Women in Bengal during British raj from 1847
to 1947
21 Suranjan Lahiri A Study of Digital Literacy for Human Resources of Apparel
Manufacturing Sector
2018 –Batch
22 Mohan Kumar V.K Study of Computerised integral knitting in India: Explorations in
Design and Technology
23 Shipra Roy Craft Practice among Mysore Rosewood Inlay Artisans
24 Ritu Sethi Heritage and sustainability in hand block printing on textiles-Cas study
of bagh, Madhya Pradesh
25 Shubhangi Yadav Study on Digital marketing in promoting the handloom sector of India
26 Mahima Nand Sustainability driven entrepreneurship: An exploratory approach
27 Shantanu Raman Determinants of intention to purchase counterfeited fashion
2019-Batch
28 Abhilasha Singh Development of spare parts and attachments using FDM/Material
(NTF) extrusion technique of Am for apparel manufacturing industry
29 AnnuKumari (NTF) Development of Standard Size Chart for Plus-Size Category of Indian
Adult Females
30 Amit Gupta (NTF) Prototype development of protective suits for sewage divers
(manualscavengers)
31 Bhawna Role and Impact of Adaptive clothing to overcome the physical and
Chauhan(NTF) psychological barriers of corporate working women with movement
disability
32 Nisaphi Lyndem Cultural semiotics, Reappropriation of textiles hand- woven in
(NTF) Nagaland and issues associated with the use of traditional design and
motifs
33 Dhivya S Design and development of comfortable maternity brassier.
34 Aanchal Trehan The Effect of Social Media on Body Image of Pregnant and Postpartum
Women in India.
35 Sakshi Babbar Weaving Spirituality in Handcrafted Indian Textile colouration Practices.
36 Natwarlal Bhattad Co-creation and its impact on the domain of Fashion.
37 Prerna Narayan Women Entrepreneurship in Bihar Handicrafts: A Study for bringing a
change from “Abla” to “Able.
38 Nupur Chopra A study of closed - loop recycled textile supply chains in India for
managing imported post- consumer textile and clothing waste.

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NTF- NIFT Teaching Fellow (Full Time PhD)

NIFT has awarded PhD Degree to the following Scholars during convocation held in 2019

S.No. Name of the PhD Name of the Supervisor Topic Of Research

Scholar
1 Dr. Rumpa Reshmi Prof. Dr. Anitha Development of lathe attachment to aid the
Mumshi Manohar artisan in product diversification at turn-
wood lac ware cluster of Channapatna
2 Dr. Yuvraj Garg Prof. Dr. Banaya Bhusan Mapping Awareness, Availability and
Jena Acceptability of Environment-Friendly
Clothing
3 Dr. Amit Kumar Prof. Dr. Prabir Jana Skill Set Requirement for Sewing Machine
Anjanee Operations in Garment Manufacturing Units

Patents sponsored by M/S. Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd,

Faridabad
NIFT Faculty and students have applied for the
following patents • On-Machine Broken Needle Collecting
Attachment for SNLS Machine (OMBNCA);
• Computerized Sewing Skill Evaluation System, Invented and self-sponsored by Ms. Nitika
invented jointly by Dr. Prabir Jana and Dr. Yadav, Ms. IshitaUpreti, Mr. Ankur Makhija,
Deepak Panghal Advance Needle Guard, NIFT Gandhinagar; supported by M/S. Shahi
Inventors -Inventors- Mr. Sirfraj Ahmed & Dr. Exports PvtLtd, Faridabad.
Deepak Panghal.
NIFT Research Ethics Committee
• Pedal - Less Attachment for SNLS Sewing
Machine; Invented and self-funded by Mr. NIFT Research Ethics Committee was setup in
Abhishek Gangopadhyay, Mr. Ankur Makhija, March 2019. NREC is an independent review
NIFT Gandhinagar. committee/board, constituted of medical and
non-medical members, whose responsibility is to
• Sewing Needle Vending Machine (NVM); ensure the protection of the rights, safety and well
Invented by Ms. Akshita Mishra, Mr. Ankur beingof human subjects involved in researchstudy.
Makhija, NIFT Gandhinagar Automatic
Detachable Cycle Time & Output calculator The NREC is intended to ensure a competent
for Industrial Sewing Machine (ADCTOC); review of scientific and ethical aspects of the study
Invented by Ms. Meenakshi Gupta, Mr. Ankur proposals.
Makhija , NIFT Gandhinagar; supported and

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CONTINUING EDUCATION
PROGRAMMES

With the rapid pace of growth in the clothing Programs since the academic year 2014, which are
sector continuing education of aspiring and aimed at making the campuses financially viable
working professional in the industry is a vital need. for optimum utilization of infrastructure and other
The Continuing Education Program (CEP) at NIFT resources. The objective of Diploma Programs is to
has been set up to meet the manpower training offer value added programs to the local students
and knowledge, up gradation needs of the from the state where new NIFT campuses are
industry. The programs offered through the CEP located. During the year 2019-20 two Diploma
have been fulfilling wide spectrum of continuing Programs were conducted at Chennai NIFT campus
educational needs of professionals and aspirants, at total revenue of Rs 1,13,28,000. At present, two
and we justifiably take pride in the fact that it is Diploma Programs are proposed to be offered
one of the preferred continuing education centres during 2020-21 in Chennai NIFT Campus.
for the apparel sector within the country.
Along with Continuing education and Diploma
The CEP offered by NIFT continues to promote programmes, the Bridge Programme was
the objectives of training and dissemination of introduced as a supplementary programme to allow
knowledge related to the frontiers in design, former NIFT Graduates to enhance their Diploma
technology and management of the apparel to Degrees. Initially the Bridge Programme was
industry. During the year 2019-2020, 46 Continuing offered for 5 years (2009-2014) and then further
Education programs were offered across 11 extended for two years (2014-2016). On demand
NIFT campuses generating a total revenue of from alumni, the Bridge Programme has been
Rs. 7,52,18,481/-. In year 2018-19 a revenue of reinitiated as Distance/ Online mode from 2019.
Rs. 9,84,79,299/- was generated which is higher
than year 2019-20. It has been proposed to offer The total intake in the year 2019 was 82 out of
74 courses across 09 NIFT campuses during which 34 were in UG Bridge Programme (FD &
2020-21. AD) for two semesters and 48 were for PG Bridge
Programme (LD, KD, TD, FC, GMT & AMM) for
In addition to the Continuing Education programs one semester. The total revenue collected was 98
being offered, NIFT has started offering Diploma lakhs for 2019-2020 Semester I.

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ADMISSIONS

For the year 2019, a total 4297 seats were offered in Ten programmes, across Sixteen Campuses. Over
29195 candidates applied for admission to NIFT. Out of these, admission was given to 3692 Regular,
State Domicile, EWS and NRI candidates based on merit. The status of seats offered, filled and vacant
in 2019 is as under:

Category Offered Filled

Regular 3231 3069
State Domicile 278 175
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)* 359 255
NRI 429 193
Total 4297 3692

*As per the directive issued by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD), Dept. of Higher
Education, Govt. of India vide O.M.No.12-4/2019-U1 dated 17th January 2019, 10% reservation quota
for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) was implemented from the academic year 2019.

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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Student Development Programme colleges of repute came together to participate in

a variety of activities.
Student Development programme at all NIFT
Campuses is initiated to encourage NIFT students Converge 2019
to participate in physical, academic and artistic
Converge is an Inter-Campus cultural & sports
pursuits to make their education at NIFT campus
meet organized in the month of December every
more holistic and complete. Participation in these
year with a view to provide a well-rounded holistic
activities complement and facilitate their academic development along with a chance of interaction
studies while providing ways to socialize, relax, amongst the students of various NIFT campuses.
have fun and be revitalized to face the day to day The preliminary selections at every NIFT Campus
challenges. ensured that the best of each Campus compete
with one another in this event. Students from all
Fashion Spectrum 2020 NIFT Campuses participated with undying fervor
and zest, making Converge’19 a big success
“Fashion Spectrum” is the much awaited annual
hosted by NIFT Hyderabad Campus. The event
festival of NIFT which was held at all Campuses.
is a major step in inculcating the spirit of ‘ONE”
The event this year broadly saw the confluence of Alma Mater in the students across the campuses of
cultural, social and literary club activities. Themes NIFT. Approx 50 students from each of the 16 NIFT
ranged across campuses. Design competitions, campuses participated with zeal and enthusiasm
personality development workshops; street plays; in the event. In Sports events, NIFT Hyderabad
debates; Star/celebrity/DJ performances, cultural took the first position, second was taken by NIFT
performances; blood donation; and various others Kannur and followed by NIFT New Delhi in the
marked the event. Members of the Industry, third position. Award for Mr. & Ms. Converge was
faculty members and students of NIFT and other won by the students from NIFT Kannur.

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Other Activities providing them ways to socialize, relax and be
revitalized. Students participated with zeal and
For an overall holistic development, the students enthusiasm as it provided a platform for their all-
from all the campuses participated in vide range round development.
of activities organized by the following SDA Clubs:
Multi-cultural festivals like Lohri, Holi, Baisakhi,
i. Cultural Club and Diwali etc. were celebrated at each
Campus. Students organized and participated in
ii. Literary Club
Independence Day and Republic Day Celebration
iii. Sports, Adventure & Photography (SAP) Club across all Campuses. Blood Donation Camps were
organized to encourage students to contribute
iv. Ethics, Social Service & Environment (ESSE) towards the society and save lives. Visits to NGO’s,
Club talks on ‘How to get Education loans ‘, ‘Economic
and financial awareness sessions’ were also held at
Participation in these activities complement many campuses.
and facilitate student’s academic studies while

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INTERNATIONAL AND
DOMESTIC LINKAGES

International Linkages strategic alliances offer options of enhancement

of academics or joint research initiatives at faculty
The academic strategy of NIFT embraces level through faculty exchange. This ensures
internationalism. Over the years, NIFT has constant updatation & upgradation of teaching
consciously enhanced its international visibility methods and facilities making NIFT faculty at par
and standing among other reputed fashion with the best institutes in theworld.
institutes abroad. NIFT has strategic agreements
and partnerships with 27 leading international To facilitate exchange of teaching pedagogy,
fashion institutes & organizations that share concepts and professional ideas, the faculty
the same academic direction. On one hand this at NIFT participates in academic exchange
gives NIFT students a unique opportunity to programmes, international fairs, seminars,
integrate with the global main- stream of fashion exhibitions, conferences and trade shows thereby
by opting for the exchange programme with bringing substantial experience to the classroom
collaborating partner institutes and on the other, and enriching the knowledge pool at NIFT.
presents the international students with plethora
of similar ‘study abroad’ options under exchange Some of the key institutes with whom NIFT has
programmes at NIFT. Thus, provides excellent an association are Queensland University of
opportunities to NIFT as well as international Technology, Australia; De Montfort University, UK;
students to interact with students from various Glasgow School of Arts, UK; Swiss Textile College,
geographies, encouraging them to broaden Switzerland; ENSAIT, France; NABA, Italy; ESMOD,
their vision and understand different cultures. Germany; Saxion University of Applied Sciences,
The ‘study abroad’ opportunity offered to the Netherlands; Amsterdam Fashion Institute,
international students is available across all the 16 Netherlands; Bunka Gauken University, Japan;
NIFT campuses. University of Northampton, UK; Politecnico di
Milano, Italy; KEA-Copenhagen School of Design
To provide an academic gradient, the Institute’s and Technology, Denmark; North Carolina State
international linkages allow the students to University, USA; The Savannah College of Art
participate in international competitions/seminars/ and Design (SCAD), USA; Massey University, New
research and other events. In addition to this, the Zealand and many more.

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There is a constant exchange of students with International delegations visited NIFT in 2019-20
partner Institutes. In January – June 2019 for envisaging academic collaborations:
semester, 23 students of NIFT pursued Semester
Exchange Program at international universities, • Visit from Arts University Bournemouth on
and for July – December 2019, 06 NIFT students February 4, 2020
have successfully completed Semester Exchange • Visit from North Carolina State University on
opportunity. February 7, 2020
• Visit of delegates from delegation from
The institute also attracts international students
Brandix on November 26, 2019
to NIFT offering experiences in academic and
cultural richness. Through the exchange programs, • Visit of the Quebec delegation to NIFT Delhi
students from overseas institutes have developed on November 13, 2019
valuable insight not just into Indian culture, arts • Visit of a delegation from Curtin University,
& crafts but have also understood the Indian Australia on November 11, 2019 Visit of
market and its dynamics. 22 Students from STC, delegatrs from Ravensbourne University
Switzerland visited NIFT to attend a short Term London on November 21,2019
Programme in January 2020. • Visit of delegates from Fashion Institute of
Design and Merchandising (FIDM) on October
Dual Degree Opportunity
3, 2020.
Strategic partnership of NIFT with Fashion
Travel by various faculty for paper presentation:
Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, USA
allows selection of meritorious students from NIFT 1. Paper presentation by Ms. Vishaka Agarwal,
for a unique opportunity to obtain a Dual Degree Assistant Professor, TD, Bhopal inInternational
from both NIFT and FIT. Students from NIFT Conference Titled” Technology, Sustainability
undertake two years study at the home Institute and Consumer Expectation – New Ways of
intercepted by study of one year at FIT. There Thinking about Future Fashion” was selected
after, the students resume their studies at NIFT to for presentation in International Conference on
obtain the Dual Degree from both the institutes. Research Into Design, held at Indian Institute
18 students from various disciplines pursued the of Science, Bengaluru, India on January 9-11,
Dual Degree opportunity at FIT in 2019-20. 2019 and in Fashion Colloquiaa 2020, Jaipur,
Jaipur, India.

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2. Paper presentation by Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood, 12. Paper presentation by Ms. Jagriti Mishra,
Professor, Bhopal Campus at following:- Gandhinagar Campus at IFFTI 2019 - IFFTI
conference at Manchester Fashion Institute,
a. IAARHIES 139th International Conference on London, United Kingdom
Social Science & Humanities - ICSCH – 2019,
New York, USA Date: April 14-15, 2019 13. Mr. G. H. S. Prasad, Hyderabad Campus
presented paper at Clute International
b. International Conference on Social Science, Academic Conference on Business, New York,
Literature, Business and Education, New United States and XIV International Conference
York, United States on Business, Economics, Law, Language &
c. New York International Multi disciplinary Psychology, Barcelona, Spain
Academic Conference, New York, United 14. Mr. K.K. Babu R, Hyderabad Campus at 2nd
States. South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary
3. Paper presentation by Dr. Rajdeep S Khanuja, Research 2019, Colombo, SriLanka
Assistant Professor, Bhopal Campus at 15. Prof. Malini D, Hyderabad campus presented
International Conference on Data Marketing & paper at Pure London, London, United
AI Marketing Toronto 2019, Title “An appraisal Kingdom
of Investment Valuation of Public Sector Banks
in India” at Toronto, Canada December March 16. Ms. Rakhi Wahee Pratap, Hyderabad Campus
2, 2019. presented paper at West East Institute, Vienna,
Austria and FACTUM-19 and ICSD, Switzerland
4. Paper presentation by Mr. Binaya Bhusan Jena,
and Rome, Italy.
Bhubaneswar at Clute International Academic
Conference, New York, United States. 17. Ms. Paramita Sarkar & Ms. Maulshree Assistant
Professor FD, Kangra Campus presented
5. Paper presentation by Mr. Gangadhar,
paper at Manchester, UK., April 6-14, 2019 to
Bhubaneswar 7th International Conference on
attend IIFTI Conference 2019.
Sustainable Development (ICSD) 2019, Rome,
Italy 18. Ms. Shipra Sharma, Kangra Campus presented
at International conference on apparel industry
6.
Paper presentation by Mr. Goutam,
and manufacturing, London, United Kingdom.
Bhubaneswar 4th International Conference on
Natural Fibers, Porto, Portugal 19. Prof. Patricia Sumod & Dr. Sushil Raturi - FMS
Mumbai Campus presented at IFFTI 2019
7. Ms. Lipsa Mohapatra presented paper at
Manchester, UK, April 8-13, 2019.
7th International Conference on Sustainable
Development (ICSD) 2019, Rome, Italy, 20. Dr. Sushil Raturi, Mumbai Campus presented
Rome, Italy Mr. Nand Kishore, Bhubaneswar at International Conference on Advances
Campus presented paper at 7th International in Business Management and Information
Conference on Sustainable Development Technology (ICABMIT) Zurich, Switzerland
(ICSD) 2019, Rome, Italy. November 16-17, 2019.
8. Mr. Sandeep Kidile, Bhubaneswar Campus 21. Mr. Sandeep Kidile, Mumbai Campus presented
presented paper at AUTEX International at 19th World Textile Conference “AUTEX”
Conference, Ghent, Belgium. Ghent, Belgium June 11 & 15, 2019.
9. Paper presented by two faculty of Bhubaneswar 22. Dr. Prabir Jana, Delhi Campus attended ISPO
namely Sulagna and Sumit at 7th International fair in Munich, Germany held on February 3,
Conference on Sustainable Development 2019 to February 6, 2019.
(ICSD) 2019, Rome, Italy.
23. Following Delhi/Shillong faculty attended the
10. Mr. D. Samuel Wesley, Chennai Campus at Salone International Del Mobile Fair in Milan
AATCC 2019 International Conference, Fort from April 9-14, 2019:
Worth, Texas, United States.
a. Mr. Shakti Sagar Katre, Assistant Professor
11. Paper presentation by Prof. M.K. Gandhi, b. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Jharkhede, Professor
Chennai Campus at Test for Tour completion c. Ms. Tshering Dolkar Bhutia, Assistant
report, Hanol, Australia and Big Data & Professor
AI Leaders Summit Jakarta 2019, Jakarta,
Indonesia 24. Paper presentation by Dr. Prof. Sudha Dhingra,

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New Delhi Campus at 4th International Dr. M. Vasantha, Professor, NIFT Chennai
Symposium of the International Association Ms. Rupali Pandit, Associate Professor, NIFT
for the Study of Silk Road Textiles, from Gandhinagar
September 21-29, 2019 in Kislovodsk,Russia Mr. Nitin Kulkarni, Associate Professor, NIFT
Mumbai
Poster presentation by Dr. Dimple Bahl,
25.
Mr. Kamaljeet, Assistant Professor, NIFT
Assistant Professor, Delhi at FACTUM
Kangra
19 Conference from July 21-26, 2019 at
Switzerland. 2. The universities of UK suchas: De MontFort
26. Prof. Vijay Kumar Dua, New Delhi Campus University (DMU); Glasgow School of Art
attended Conference of Adobe from (GSA); School of Design, Leeds; Edinburgh,
November 4-6, 2019 at Los Angeles Convention UK; from May 21– 24, 2019 were visited by the
Centre,USA. following NIFT faculty:-

27.
Paper presentation by Dr. Dimple Bahl, Dr. Rajani Jain, Professor, Hyderabad
Associate Professor, New Delhi Campus from Dr. Rupa N. Agarwal, Professor, NIFT Mumbai
December 2–4, 2019 at St Anne’s College, Mr. Toni Sharma, Associate Professor, NIFT
Oxford University, Oxford,UK. Patna

28. Paper presentation by Ms. Girija Jha, Assistant The universities of UK such as NTU and
Professor, Delhi Campus at International Coventry University were visited in July 2019
Presentation of paper at FACTUM 19 by Following NIFT Faculty:-
conference at Ascona, Switzerland from July
21-26,2019 Dr. Ruby K Sood, NIFT New Delhi
Ms. Shipra Roy, NIFT Bangalore
29. Dr. Prof. Archana Gandhi, New Delhi Campus
attended 2nd China Smart Supply Chain and 3. The universities of Italy such as: Instituto
Logistics Innovation Summit 2019, Shanghai Europeo di Design (IED); Nuova Accademia
from July 11-12, 2019 di Belle Arti (NABA); Politechnico di Milano
(PDM); Polimoda from May 6-10, 2019 were
30. Dr. Vikas Kumar, Assistant Professor, Patna visited by the following NIFT faculty:-
Campus has presented paper at Wuhan Textile
University, China in December 2019. Dr. M. Aravendan, Professor, NIFT Chennai
Mr. Akhilendra Pratap Sonkar, Assistant
NIFT faculty teams travelled to Fashion Institutes
Professor, NIFT Raebareli
abroad for Academic Collaboration
4. The universities of France such as: ENSAIT;
The faculty team from NIFT visited 20 Fashion
Institutes in 04 different Countries to initiate Ecole Duperre; International Fashion Academy
academic collaboration with new foreign (IFA); IESEG, School of Management; ENSAD
universities & revive / strengthen relations with from May 6-10, 2019 were visited by the
already existing universities. This was approved following NIFT faculty:-
by the 44th board of governors (BOG) with a view
Dr. Sougata Banerjee, Assistant Professor,
that NIFT should put in more thrust in increasing
NIFT Kolkata
the number of opportunities for NIFT students to
Ms. Sneha Bhatnagar, Assistant Professor,
study aboard and have more global exposure of
how fashion industry is working. NIFT Mumbai

The visit of Nodal Officer/ NIFT Officers to partner Domestic Linkages

Institutes was approved in two phases, the details NIFT is committed to excellence in design
of phase-I which took place in May 2019 are placed
education in India and to achieve this, it has
as follows:-
made constant efforts to associate itself with
1. The various universities of Netherlands such as: various key organizations/institutes to further this
Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI); Saxion objective. NIFT has MoUs with the organizations/
University of Applied science; Royal Academy Institutes at National level like National Institute
of Arts (RAA); Amsterdam Fashion Academy of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Footwear Design &
(AFA) from May 20–23, 2019 were visited by Development Institute (FDDI) and Central Cottage
the following NIFT faculty:- Industries Corporation of India Limited (CCIC).

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CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT

As a leader of fashion education in India, NIFT the specialization, students contribute in varied
realizes the importance of its social responsibilities areas in the clusters like design intelligence,
and continues its endeavor to create grounded design innovation, product development, supply
designers who are able to appreciate and promote chain management, brand management, retail
the various crafts of India. Several academic entrepreneurships, organizational development
activities help to sensitize the students towards and systems design and development. The
the realities of the craft sector and provide insight students also contribute in the areas of process
into regional sensibilities. The Craft Cluster innovation, production planning, and research-
Initiative at NIFT Is designed to sensitize students based improvisation and quality management. The
to the realities of the craft sector and to provide students assist artisans and weavers to develop
opportunities for experience sharing at grass distinct identity of the handloom and handicraft
root cluster level. Through this initiative, NIFT clusters through logo, promotional materials like
has been successful in creating a wide spread posters, brochures and catalogues.
awareness and sensitivity in assimilating crafts into
fashion and vice-versa. The Craft Cluster Initiative Each campus has adopted 2 – 5 craft clusters for
programme provides the students of NIFT a a period of 5 years. The list of activities covered
systematic, continuous and regular exposure under the initiative is presented in Table 1.
every year to the diversely rich and unique Table 2: List of Activities Undertaken by Different
handlooms and handicrafts of India. According to Departments

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Table 1: List of Activities Undertaken by Different Departments

S. No. Activity Nature of Activity

1. Students visit a craft Understanding crafts through interactions with the crafts persons
environment in the and understanding their challenges through visits to craft clusters
vicinity of the campus in vicinity for duration of 1-5 days.
2. Craft demonstration by Artisans are invited from urban craft clusters in vicinity of the
artisans at NIFT Campus campus or from the identified craft clusters for skill demonstrations
to the students.
3. Craft Study & Seminar A seminar is organized to present selected papers to an audience
including professionals from the industry, government agencies and
craft sector.
4. Craft Research and Two week craft cluster visit for sensitization of rural aesthetics of
Documentation the country, cultural and social understanding of the villages; Craft
documentation includes process documentation and diagnostic
study.
5. Product development This is an in-field activity taken up by students of Semester VII that
with the crafts person aims at developing products in field.
6. Awareness workshops Awareness workshops are conducted by each department once in a
for artisans and weavers year for the craft clusters being covered by them under this initiative.
These workshops are conducted to enhance their understanding
about the urban markets. They interact with the NIFT faculty and
students for knowledge sharing on trends and understanding
market demands.

All NIFT campuses conducted these craft cluster Koftgiri, patra furniture, mirror inlay, marble inlay,
activities within various clusters. These included terracotta, silver jewellery Udaipur, Rajasthan;
clusters for handlooms – Chanderi M.P; Tangaliya, Gond Jewellery, Adilabad & Bamboo Crafts;
Surendranagar, Single Ikkat, Surendranagar,
Bhasariya Weaving, Mehsana; Kutch’s Kala cotton Craft Based Graduation Projects
and Durries; Kalna - Samudragrah - Dhatrigram
In the year 2019 six handloom clusters based
Handloom Cluster, Burdwan (East), West Bengal;
and nineteen handicraft cluster based graduation
ParsiGara – Mumbai; Zardozi – Mumbai; Paithani –
Yeola; Solapur Saree – Solapur; Khund Fabric/Terry projects were undertaken by twenty five students
towel – Solapur; Solapur Bedsheets – Solapur; from all across NIFT Campuses. The students
Kosa Silk – Bhandara; Himru Shawls – Aurangabad; of graduating semester undertook craft based
Bhagalpur Handloom Cluster , Bhagalpur, Bihar; : projects in varied areas like Design Intervention
Eri Silk Weaving, Plasha & Umden, Meghalaya; Ilkal in Tangaliya weaving cluster, Muga Silk Handloom
Handloom Cluster, Karnataka; Kanchipuram Silk Cluster (Assam), Puan weaving of Mizoram, Kosa Silk
Handloom Weaving; Handicraft clusters included of Champa, Jamdani weaving of Kalna Handloom
–Thoda Embroidery, Ooty; Rose Wood Inlay, cluster; revival and innovation of Kotpadweave;
Mysuru; Bagh Print Handicraft, Bagh, Madhya Odisha papier mache craft cluster; promoting
Pradesh; Dhokra Craft (Bell Metal) Betul M.P.; pine needle craft of Kangra; Design Intervention
Guhaldhi, Golden Grass(Kendrapara); wood & jaali in Gwalior Carpet Cluster; Design Intervention
work Delhi; Bikaner, Rajasthan; Chamba, Kangra, in Darjeeling Hand Knitting Cluster; Product
HP; Namda, Kutch – Handicraft; Block Printing, Development, Sustainability and Value addition of
Deesa, Banaskantha – Handicrafts; Batik, Kutch – Crochet in Goa; Revival and innovation in Khneng
Handicraft; Banjara Embroidery – YellammaThanda; embroidery of Meghalaya; Design intervention in
Warangal Dhurries and Jangaon,; Stone Carving & Folk toys of Punjab cluster and Phulkari Craft at
Wood Carving Gaya & Patna; BANANA FIBRE” Tripuri Cluster,Design Intervention in bobbin lace
practiced by the artisans at Anegundi Village, cluster, Hyderabad.The office of DC Handlooms
Gangavathi, Taluk, Koppal District, Karnataka; and DC Handicrafts sponsored all these projects.

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Craft Bazaar professionals leading to creative innovations and
experimentation in craftclusters.
Each NIFT Campus has organized Craft Bazaar
where the artisans and weavers have been invited Craft Research and Documentation is an integral
from the identified clusters. These craft bazaars part of NIFT’s curricula, which fuse the unique
have been widely promoted and have served a Craft Cluster Initiative programme of the Ministry
platform for selling of the products developed by of Textiles with the academic programmes to
the weavers and artisans. The craft bazaars have sensitize the students about their rich craft
received accolades from media as the same have heritage. The repository has initiated the process
been covered in the local newspapers as well. The of collating the craft documentation or project
artisans have appreciated the initiative to invite reports which are scattered across Campuses.
them and expose them to the urban markets and The process of inventorization of craft documents
help them understand the requirements of urban across campuses has been completed for the
clients. past 3 years. These reports are the results of the
Craft Repository interventions in the craft clusters by the students
and faculty of NIFT through diagnostic studies
NIFT has developed a sustainable digital and process documentation. The craft repository
repository of craft cluster reports with a graded addresses the need to collate, showcase and
access system for its stakeholders. This initiative share results of these researches among the NIFT
of NIFT is in consonance with the objectives of community and beyond on a single platform. NIFT
the new Craft Cluster Initiative of the Ministry of has always been at the fore front in dissemination
Textiles, Govt. of India, to increase opportunities of knowledge and the crafts repository is a
for design interventions by young design significant step towards that direction.

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NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER

The National Resource Centre (NRC), the co- Complete, Art & Architecture Complete,
ordinating body of network of the Resource Textile Technology Complete, Jstor and
Centres of NIFT, aims to create a state-of-the art Proquest’s ABI-Inform were renewed for all
knowledge portal for the faculty and students NIFT Centres.
of NIFT. Its activities in 2019-20 were directed
to achieve maximum resource sharing and • Renewal of Bloomsbury Fashion Central for
standardisation through collaborative collection all the NIFT Centers. Berg Fashion Library +
development and benchmarking across all NIFT Fairchild Books Library + Fashion Photography
centres. The integrated collections of materials and Archive all are included in this service.
print resources of this network of Resource Centres
supported teaching and research programmes of • Renewal of Magzter for all NIFT centers, which
the Institute. The Resource Centres also provided is an online global digital magazine portal
information services to the design community, where more than 3000+ leading publisher’s
industry and entrepreneurs. magazines are available. It is also available
through mobile app for all NIFT students,
Highlights of activities of NRC during 2019-20 faculty and staff members.
• Selective acquisition of books in print, digital
• NRC strengthened its economizing activities
format and swatches etc pertaining to the
through renewal of subscriptions of
academic programmes for all NIFT Centres.
international forecast services like Promostyl,
• Subscriptions of Ten e-journals and online WGSN’s Services on Fashion, Lifestyle
databases/services such as, Textile Outlook and Interiors; and other international print
International, EBSCO’s Business Source periodicals for all NIFT Centres.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the new millennium the success of fashion During 2019-20 the IT department took various
professionals rests on their ability to integrate initiatives to enhance applications of ICTs in
fashion and information technology in a meaningful office and academic management at NIFT for
manner. The IT support provided to the academic increasing efficiency of services and transparency
community at NIFT is an object of envy for all other of processes.
design institutes in India.
• Arranging virtual meetings across NIFT
The initiatives of this dept. led to creation of an Campuses , HO and outside NIFT, online
IT enabled learning environment at the Institute seminars, webinars, facilitating for conducting
by working in tandem with other departments to online classes, lectures etc.
integrate technology into the curriculum. Each NIFT
Campus now has an independent, fully operational • NIFT has implemented NAD solution for
Information Technology facility with qualified and digitization and tampered proof degree
experienced IT professionals. The computer labs certificate to be issued to NIFTians
are equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and • Apart from the above, the following activities
software. Each lab has servers, workstations, were also carried out during 2019-20:
personal computers, plotters, digitizers, image
scanners, wide format printers, digital cameras, • Integrated email, calendaring and collaboration
etc. Currently all fifteen NIFT campuses are solution for NIFT students and created
connected with 100Mbps bandwidth connection personal email ids and group mail ids (dept
from National Knowledge Network (NKN). wise and batch wise) for batches of students
of 2019.
The CAD software for illustration, pattern making,
grading, marker making, knitwear design, • Online facilities were utilized to the optimum in
textile design, accessory design and layout are all NIFT Campuses. Virtual real-time classroom
extensively used as part of the curriculum. Other teaching across multiple campuses, virtual
software packages are used for Graphic Designing, meetings, workshops, seminars, etc were
Animation, 2D/3D modelling, Photo Imaging carried out through ZooM and other online
and Editing; Statistical Analysis and Market mode by both academic and administrative
Research. The students are also taught other departments.
computer applications such as, RDBMS, Windows
Programming, Multimedia, ERP, Advanced • Adhaar based Biometric attendance system
Planning and Scheduling; Software engineering continued to be successfully being utilized at
etc. required for software development on NIFT Head Office and Delhi Campus.
different platforms. NIFT provides Wi-Fi facility to
students in all the campuses.

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ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
ERP team played a significant role in successful implemented for regular students, Research
implementation and strengthening the New Scholars, Bridge Program students, and online
Curriculum by way of creating process automation, applications.
conducting training programs, online support to
stake holders thus ensured end user acceptance. Bridge program automation process was carried
ERP team provided technical assistance to the out starting from receipt of application to,
campuses for scheduling Inter Department Minors, seminar selection option to choose seminars on
Deepening Specialization, General Elective Global issues, Upload assignments, Candidate
Mandatory and Optional subjects. CMS system online submission of assignment, upload marks,
provided user-friendly features for the students Mark reports and result reparation for PG and
to choose career pathway within the department UG candidates. Successfully registered all the
by choosing Deepening specializations offered by students (12000) under National Academic
the department, Inter Department Minors offered Depository (NAD) for creating digital repository
by other departments. CMS also has features that of certificates. ERP Team also Successfully carried
allows the students to choose General Elective out testing of uploading certificates with digital
Mandatory / Optional and Additional General signature in NAD server in association with CDSL.
Elective subjects. Advance Dashboard features
Other activities carried out include
created in Campus Management Solution keeps
track of General Electives (Mandatory / Optional) • Online result preparation and publication
completed, credits scored in GE subjects by each Regular, and Follow up as per Examination
student in addition to overall credits scored. and evaluation policy 2018 Online result
Mapping option for the students who were studying preparation for Mapping cases
in old curriculum joined with the current batches
due to Leave of Absence and the students who • Student permanent Transfer (SPT 2020)
were repeating the semester. Result preparation International Exchange programs USTAAD
for LOA cases in line with the mapped subjects online application forscholarship
and new curriculum subjects were created.
• New research application for Part time and
In order to ensure smooth conduct of classes and full-time scholars
academic deliverance various monitoring tools in
• Placement 2019 process with introduction
the form of exception reports were created for
of QR code in mobile app, app to track the
Dean, CP’s, Campus Directors, CAC’s, and CC’s.
placement status of students, New Analytics
Exclusive training program on the processes
for placement
created on Examination and evaluation policy
2018 was conducted by Head ERP to the members • Student and faculty app for new curriculum,
of Controller of examination from across 16
campuses at NIFT Kolkata. Training of Trainers was • Online Job application for Hindi officer, MIS,
conducted for Unit Incharge ERP of all campuses ERP software Engineer Research process
at NIFT Head office on the new processes created. automation testing
Similarly, TOT was conducted to the Deputy
Director Finance and Accounts officers on the • An inventory for craft documents was created
online payment gateway integration for collection in CMS, In order to create a repository of Craft
of various fees was conducted at New Delhi Documents created by students on various
and Hyderabad. Provision to pay the tuition fee crafts across the country
online using payment gateway was successfully

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CAMPUS PLACEMENTS

Campus Placement 2019 till September 2019.

The Industry and Alumni Affairs unit facilitates NIFT continuously promotes entrepreneurship
campus placements for graduating students and encourages its graduates to become
of NIFT to enable them to start their career in entrepreneurs. NIFT has embarked on a new
challenging positions. Leading National and restructured curriculum, which has incorporated
International companies participate in placements new and emerging areas including disruptive
to recruit NIFT professionals. technologies and taken initiatives for higher
industry engagement. It is believed that these
The profile of companies attending Placements have contributed to the increased interest of the
have expanded substantially with diverse Industry in NIFT.
segments of Industry like large retailers,
Brand marketers, manufacturers, consultancy Total number of vacancy generated was 2711
organizations, e-retailers, textile mills, home against the total job seekers participated was
furnishing companies, design & knowledge 2258. Out of this total 1901 students got placed
process outsourcing, technology solution which is 84.2% with a conversion ratio of 70% and
providers, UI/UX, International Brands and Start- opportunity ratio of 1.20. There was also 52%
up firms. Graduating students also often take increase in Average CTC compare to previous year.
jobs with institutions where they did internship or 174 overseas vacancies were generated during the
for whom they did graduation projects. Leading placement which is all time high. Entrepreneurial
national and international companies strive to ventures also increased manifolds.
recruit NIFT professionals.
Percentage of graduates securing Pre-Placement
NIFT organised Campus Placement 2019 from Offers (PPO) in 2018-2019 rose by 213% over
April 22 to May 03, 2019 in 07 Campuses across the previous year. Overall, PPO has displayed
the country viz., Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, an upward trend which shows that companies
Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Gandhinagar. are keen to acquire talent even before campus
Graduates of NIFT were provided opportunities placement. In the current year NIFT students
by overseas recruiters from Jordan, Ethiopia, have secured 366 pre placement offers, which is
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Dubai & GCC. Further, the best performance in this regard so far. 271
over 50 national & international companies Graduates opted to pursue higher studies during
provided opportunities through off campus drive 2018 – 19.

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Industry Engagements Industry Innovation Centre in NIFT Campuses,
Head-I&AA and UI-Industry has visited Mumbai,
Industry & Alumni Affairs unit organized various Mauritius, Madagascar, Jordan, Egypt and New
Industry interactions for the students and faculty Delhi from January 17-31, 2020.
members of NIFT at various NIFT campuses
The meeting detail and outcome are mentioned
Some of these initiatives are mentioned below below:
• CIEL Textiles Ltd., Mauritius - Campus wide GP Domestic Industry Liaison
PPO Drive held during September 2019 Industry & Alumni meetings at Mumbai
• Arvind Runway 2019 for Design students Meetings were conducted with the key decision
leading to GP – PPO announced in October makers of the prominent and prospective
2019. companies such as Raymond, Welspun, Reliance
• Blackberry Student Awards MoU with NIFT Brands, TCS, Tata Power, Suditi Industries, Gamma,
NEw Delhi Campus in September 2019. Kids Super Store. Companies were agreed with
various prospective areas of engagement with
• Raymond Design Challenge 2019 that provided
NIFT such as classroom projects, Endowed
Pre-Placement Offers to graduates of 2019
lecture series, PPOs, partnering in incubation,
• Shahi Chair at NIFT Delhi and Tata Trent Chair accelerators, transacting curriculum in industry,
at NIFT Mumbai. future technology trend projects and other
• Connect with multiple Startups for Internship various industry engagements. The I&AA team
& GP which are ongoing. also got an opportunity to meet and interact to
• AMCHAM delegate interaction during Quebec, Canadian Embassy team. Québec is
September 2019. a predominantly French-speaking province in
• ABFRL Summer Internship interaction 13th eastern Canada with 2 vibrant cities in its south,
March, 2020. connected by the Chemin du Roy highway along
the Saint Lawrence River. Possible engagement
• Talent of the Future’ task force Calvin Klein with Quebec were alumni recruitment, Faculty
Supply team, PVH. On July 29, 2019. attachment for diagnostics study, Capacity
• Toolbox organized in which several industry building, skill development, consulate visit to
professionals and alumni were invited NIFT Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Pondicherry,
Quebec-NIFT Design competition etc.
Alumni Affairs Engagement
Industry & Alumni meetings at New Delhi
Some of the initiatives are mentioned below
I&AA team has visited and met various key decision
• Alumni Secretariat functional in Delhi and
makers of the companies such as H&M Retail,
Mumbai Campuses.
Wipro, Daffodils, Pearl Global, Decathlon, Adidas,
• 160 plus job openings were floated to the Blackberrys, Triburg buying agency. The various
alumni through various I&AA channels opportunities discussed were NIFT graduates to
• To celebrate 24th glorious years, NIFT Chennai work in retailing front end Job, graduates in UI/
has organised an alumni meet on March 13, 2019 UX, Data Anlytics and Digital process for new
in order to build a robust relationship with the media design. Companies have also express their
Alumnus and the Institute. Alumnus from various Interest in organising competitions, hackathons,
parts of India where partook and relished. ToT for faculty members & FIA, classroom projects
• Alumni Meet on February 13, 2020 during the - Internship - GP - PPO to develop a social
Spectrum 2020 at NIFT Chennai. sustainable connect. They have also expressed their
willingness to partner for orientation programmes
• Alumni interaction during the Orientation
and discussed various initiatives of NIFT. Some
Program was conducted with 23 alumni from
of them expressed great interest in curriculum
all the departments at NIFT Bengaluru.
restructuring and willing to be associated for
Domestic & Overseas Industry Liaison further developments and suggested few
improvements through inclusion of 3D inputs in
To strengthen industry and alumni relations and manufacturing. Apart from meetings with Industry
establish structured and sustainable industry and tycoons, meeting with NIFT Alumni Association
alumni relation to explore the possible modes also took place where NIFTAA vice president and
of engagement between NIFT and Industry other prominent members were participated and
particularly in Internship – Graduation/ Research discussed on the various alumni initiatives along
Project (GRP)-Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) initiative, with developing of annual calendar of events for
Industry Sponsored Classroom Projects, NIFT - alumni activities.

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Overseas industry Liaison October 11, 2019 on Personality Enhancement
and Professional Communication
During the visit to Mauritius, Madagascar, Jordan and
• Mr. Debashish Mishra (NIFT New Delhi Alumni,
Egypt, the I&AA team have interacted and visited
Luxury Designer & Strategy Consultant) on
the premises of several companies and discussed
September 27, 2019 on Importance of Design,
various opportunity and liaison at NIFT. Apart from
Design Methodology and Designer in Industry
the industry meetings, the I&AA team had meeting
at Bhopal
with NIFT alumni working in these countries and
discussed the restructured curriculum and various • Facilitated the meeting on “Higher Studies
other initiatives taken by NIFT. The team also got an opportunities in Abroad” for the students by
opportunity to meet Garment/ textile associations Mr. Vijaya Raghavan, M/s. The Chopras on
at these overseas locations to discuss various November 13, 2019 at 4:00 pm in NIFT Chennai.
engagements at NIFT. Some of the prominent
RIC Workshop
companies were CFL, Laguna Clothing, Aqaurelle
Clothing and Mauritius Exporters Association The 02 days workshop for I&AA team was held
(MEXA) in Mauritius while in Madagascar, NIFT under the chairmanship of Dean, NIFT on 14th
team has various meetings at Tropic Knits, Floreal & 15th October 2019 at NIFT Head Office, New
Knits, Aqaurelle Clothing and associations such as Delhi, where RICs of NIFT campuses along with
American Chamber of Commerce and Madagascar both the UIs and Head-I&AA were participated
Export Processing companies (GEFP). The I&AA and presented the progress, plan and concerned.
team visited to the facilities of Classic Fashion, Third
Dimension (Epic Group), Tusker Apparel, Sydney The key topics of discussions were review of campus
Apparels (Must Garment) and Jordan Garments placement 2019, industry & alumni connect and
Accessories and Textile Exporters Association engagement, Placement Brochure organizing
(JGATE) while in Egypt, team had visited and met industry meets for restructured curriculum reach out.
companies like Embee Ismailia, Velocity Apparels,
Plaza Readymade, VeeBee Global and Cannon Conference/ Workshop Attended as a capacity of
Global Industries etc. an I&AA team member

During the visit and meeting with key persons The RICs of NIFT campuses were participated in
of various industries, NIFT alumni and Garment/ annual congregation India Fashion Forum & Fashion
Textile associations in these countries, it was Techway (IFF&FT), which was held on 17th & 18th
concluded that there is a great opportunity for December, 2019 at Hotel Conrad, Bengaluru.
NIFT to explore and place students of NIFT
Conferencez Highlights
in these organisation and can build long term
association with these companies specially for • CTOs, CIOs, CXOs, Digital and Innovation
class room project, Internship-GP-PPO model, leaders of some of the most dynamic global
Faculty Industry Attachment (FIA), expert inputs fashion brands presented the stories of
to the students of NIFT through online sessions. powerful digital transformation in their
respective businesses.
Seminars and Workshops by Alumni & Industry
members • Creation of new merchandise, Retail operations,
Store Design & VM, IFF&FT also showcased
• Organized Industry and Alumni Meet on strides made in Marketing, Communications,
February 14, 2020 at Acres Club, Mumbai. and Distribution & Delivery encompassing
Around 50 alumni and industry members digitalization across facets of retail.
attended the same. • Innovation in Fashion- experience fashion
• Industry Connect 2020 on February 24, 2020 at innovation in granulated detail – from Product
Kolkata Campus (An Industry & Alumni Meet to Technology. From smart, sustainable
attended by Dean Academics, Head I&AA, UI- sourcing to intuitive, real-time customer
AA, Director and Faculty Members of Kolkata engagement, and everything in between,
Campus, Industry Captains and Senior Alumni) discovers how Innovation is the biggest driver
• Interacted with local industries and coordinated of profitable fashion retail.
& organised a Fashion show at Hastship Utsav • Images Fashion Awards (IFA) at IFF recognises
- 2019, Jodhpur outstanding performances in the business of
• Interactive Workshop by Tata Consultancy fashion
team on UI/UX– November 14, 2019 at Mumbai
The IFF&FT was a very good learning experience
• Live Project Workshop by Raymond – not only from the point of view as fashion & design
November 15, 2019 at Mumbai academicians but also from the point of building
• Ms. Jayshree Nair (Strategic Management relations and taking them forward through
& Research and Business Development) on internships, graduating projects, workshops.

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Internship, RP/GP, PPO • GAS JEANS INDIA| PIMP YOUR DENIM – FD,
NIFT Mumbai
Various internship/ RP/GP & PPO opportunities • Bonito Design – F&LA, NIFT Mumbai
were facilitated by RICs to the students. • Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide - Grand
Companies like Mahindra, Zara, Underarmour, Finale in Greece from 11th October to 18th
HUL contacted. 1000 plus opportunities have October 2019
generated by the I&AA team for internship/ RP/ • Store experience Design , FC Department
GP in various organisations. Semester-V for Pantaloons, NIFT Gandhinagar
• Project for Gurjari for In store display and visual
Soft Skill workshop
merchandising of FC Department Semester-V,
Soft skill workshop has organized to all NIFT NIFT Gandhinagar
campuses to orient students to prepare better • Project for Zebein, Ahmedabad was taken
for facing the placements. Head I&AA interacted up by FC semester-6 students in the area of
with students of NIFT campuses regarding Fashion styling, NIFT Gandhinagar
various initiatives of I&AA unit and guided them • Couture Jewellery Collection with Walking
regarding their approach towards GP/RP, PPO and Tree, Mumbai by AD Department Semester-VI,
Placement. NIFT Gandhinagar
• A live project on omni channel and customer
Projects undertaken (Class room etc.) experience in Central Mall, Ahmedabad by
FMS Semester-II. Students, NIFT Gandhinagar
Some of the classroom projects taken are
Expert Lecture arranged by the RICs
mentioned below
• NIFTA Industry Mentoring Series (NIMS)
• Hamleys – Customer Experience Management
organised on April 10, 2019 at NIFT Delhi
& Retail Operations – FMS students, NIFT
Mumbai • NIFTA Industry Mentoring Series (NIMS)
conducted on October 16, 2019 at NIFT Delhi
• Mothercare - Customer Experience
Management & Retail Operations – FMS • Coordinated and organised a “Button Masala
students, NIFT Mumbai Workshop” on November 17, 2019 by Mr. Anuj
Sharma, Founder of Button Masala.at NIFT
• Hindustan Lever – Strategic Management –
Jodhpur.
FMS students, NIFT Mumbai

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CONVOCATION

Convocation is organized every year to confer degrees to the Graduating students of that Academic
year. In 2019, Individual campuses organized Convocation ceremonies during May-September 2019.
Convocation was completed within the Academic year, thus maintaining continuity and ensuring better
participation of graduating batch.

A total numbers of 2913 graduates received degrees in 2019. The Campus wise and programme wise
break-up are as mentioned in Table below :
Bhubaneswar

Gandhinagar
Programme

Hyderabad

New Delhi
Bengaluru
Academic

Raebareli
Jodhpur
Chennai

Mumbai

Shillong
Kolkata
Kangra

Kannur
Bhopal

Patna

Total

AD 36 27 31 27 35 27 29 28 43 34 31 25 30 403
FC 33 33 28 33 36 30 33 23 37 34 34 27 381
FD 40 35 37 57 34 36 41 36 58 30 32 27 30 493
KD 28 30 27 26 34 31 35 211
LD 26 25 31 25 107
TD 29 33 36 31 33 29 29 29 27 32 39 33 380
BFT 28 22 27 28 23 26 21 28 26 28 34 27 318
MoD 27 27 26 30 110
MFM 36 27 28 31 33 34 32 36 25 34 33 29 21 20 419
MFT 24 20 21 26 91
Total 281 87 185 257 240 210 58 145 246 198 289 326 186 125 80 2913

In addition to the above, the Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degrees were conferred on three students
in the Convocation 2019 ceremony of NIFT Delhi Campus.

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FOTD

The successful implementation of the restructured conducted training for faculty of Department
curriculum in every subsequent semester of Fashion Technology at New Delhi campus
beginning from 2018, made it imperative for the in July 2019. This training on ‘Methods Time
faculty to undergo continuous training in new areas Measurement’ was conducted over 6 days and
of knowledge and skills so that they can re-equip was divided into two batches of 3 days each. This
themselves with the changing trends in the domain training was well attended by faculty from all NIFT
of design, fashion business and technology. Campuses.

The main objective of the faculty training Mr. Thomas von Nordhiem nee Giebel, an
programmes is to ensure that campuses remain self- accomplished bespoke tailor, based in London
reliant before the commencement of any semester with almost 30 years of experience, conducted
and their dependence on external faculty resources training for Fashion Design faculty in ‘Women’s
is minimized. This year too, the trainings were wear Couture Sewing’ for 6 days. The training was
aimedtowards upgrading the faculty knowledge conducted at New Delhi campus in July 2019.
in new domains, based on specific departmental
training needs assessment, rather than on the Ms. Ulrike Valentiner-Branth from STC Switzerland,
previous pattern of faculty opting for trainings conducted training in ‘Visual Merchandizing’ with
that were floated in general. Major focuses of NIFT faculty for 8 days at NIFT New Delhi Campus
the trainings were on pedagogy and transaction in July 2019. Ms. Ulrike has more than 15 years
models for teaching at Foundation Programme of experience in Visual Merchandising and her
and emerging areas for the specializations. training sessions were well attended by NIFT
Faculty from across campuses. She conducted the
Thus a number of trainings were conducted in training for the Fashion Communication faculty to
2019-2020 whereby a total of 441 NIFT faculty train them in planning for an exhibition. The team
members benefitted from it. worked towards designing and achieving results
for the showcase of NIFT graduation Projects in a
Training by International Faculty showcase entitled ‘Toolbox2019’.
A number of experienced faculty from across Domestic Trainings
the world conducted trainings at NIFT in various
subject areas. Amongst the International trainers, Domestic Trainings are conducted at the institute
Mr. Marton Czira, an MTM expert from Romania of repute in the country This year, domestic

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trainings were conducted in the areas of training in ‘Weave Design and CAD’ at Arvind
Mechatronics, Communication Design for IT and Mills Ltd, Gujarat and in ‘Print Design and CAD’ at
Media Professionals, Digital Marketing, Social Centex, Ludhiana. In total 42 faculty were trained
Media Marketing and E-commerce, Artificial in these three Industry linked trainings.
Intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT), Functional
& Technical Textiles–Design, Structure, Testing Customized Domestic Trainings
& Applications, Functional & Technical Textiles
Training by an expert from the industry or an institute
(Design, Structure, Testing & Applications), Sports
of repute, where in the content is customized and
Textiles, Ergonomics in Design and Engineering
specifically developed by the trainers to train NIFT
Education etc.
faculty is under this category. Three Customized
Overall 11 domestic trainings were conducted for Domestic Trainings were conducted for the NIFT
the faculty of NIFT across campuses, wherein a faculty in 2019-2020 in the areas of Luxury Brand
total of 152 faculty members undertook domestic Management, Business Analytics and Big Data and
training, which were held at various locations Digital Management. 41 NIFT faculty members
other than NIFT campuses. These trainings attended these trainings, from across campuses.
were conducted by IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, Sardar
Vallabh Bhai Patel Institute of Textile Management Faculty Industry Attachment -In order to enable
(Coimbatore), IIT Sonipat, World School of NIFT faculty to update their working knowledge
Design (Sonipat), Wool Research Association, IIT- of the industry at microlevel and to have a
Guwahati. holistic understanding of the industry and its
interrelationship, Faculty Industry Attachments
Training of Trainers (ToT) are facilitated which exposes the faculty to the
latest practices and enables the learning to
Keeping in view the new restructured curriculum
be transacted in the class rooms. A total of 13
and nature of academic deliverance that NIFT
faculty members undertook Industry Attachments
requires, Training of Trainers (ToT) became not
during June–July 2019 inreputed organizations/
only the responsibility of the campuses’ for their
companies like Mudra Uniforms, Medigit Solutions,
individual faculty but also a collective responsibility
Communication Crafts, Pantaloon, Zedex Clothing
of the institution. For this purpose in-house
experienced faculty and industry experts were Pvt Ltd, Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata, NAGA
identified for training the NIFT faculty. In 2019- Designs, Shahi Exports, Future Style Lab.
2020 a total of 149 faculties were trained in ten Universal Training
ToT programmes. ToTs were conducted in various
areas including Fashion Styling & Image Creation, Apart from individual faculty trainings, a third
History of Clothing, PMGC- Loungewear, ERP round of Universal Training was conducted. Faculty
training, Anthropometry and Sizing, Bespoke and Campus Directors of six NIFT campuses-
menswear, PM & GC for Contoured Apparel I, Kolkata, Shillong, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Srinagar
Data Analytics & R, ‘Apparel Production Planning and Raebareli assembledat Pristine Peaks,
& Control (Fast React Software)’ and ‘Stitchless Club Mahindra Resort at Naldehra, Himachal
Product & Technology’. The ToTs were held at Pradesh, from June 11-14, 2019, for the training
various NIFT campuses across country. programme. It was conducted as a Joint Residential
Program that enabled platforms for exchange
Industry linked trainings
and interdisciplinary learning and sharing across
NIFT also collaborated with the industry to campuses. The Universal Training is intended for
conduct faculty trainings, which were organized developing ownership and commitment to the
to give hands on experience to the faculty. Three vision and ideals of NIFT and developing a road
Industry linked trainings were conducted. Knitwear map for the same. It helped in building team spirit
Design department conducted the faculty training and skills for cohesive working, by identifying
in the areas of ‘Warp Knitting’ at Karl Mayer India strengths of individual faculty and optimizing their
Pvt. Ltd. Gujarat. Textile design faculty received contribution to the institution.

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PROJECTS AT NIFT

NIFT undertakes consultancy projects with various 3. Fashion and Lifestyle accessories (Mumbai)
Government and Non Government Organisations. 4. Apparel including Athleisure and Active wear
These Projects provide exposure to faculty and (Chennai)
experiential learning to students. It benefits
various stakeholders by upgrading technical skills The project values is Rs.17.534 Crores sanctioned
and adds design value. Details of some of the by Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.
major consultancy projects having value more than “Visionxt-Trend Insights and Forecasting Lab”
Rs. 50 lakhs being undertaken by NIFT, are given project sanctioned by Ministry of Textiles, Govt.
below: of India to create a first ever Artificial Intelligence
‘Settingup Design Resource Centre in 09 Weavers enabled indigenous fashion forecasting service
Service Centres (WSCs)’ i.e. Ahmedabad, that endeavours to design seasonal directions for
Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Guwahati, Jaipur, our country. The trend forecasting service would
Kancheepuram, Mumbai and Srinagar along be aligned to our national and sub-national socio-
with Varanasi been by DC (Handlooms), Ministry cultural constructs and market requirements. The
of Textiles, Govt. of India. It will facilitate visual project value is Rs. 20.41 Crores.
merchandizing of WSCs through creation of visual “The Repository-Indian Textiles and Crafts” project
identity with regional flavor and show casing of sanctioned by Ministry of Textiles Govt. of India
textile developments of each WSC and creating an under NIFT Cluster Initiative with funding support
annual activity calendar for each WSC. The project by DC (Handlooms) & (Handicrafts). The project
value is Rs. 5.94 Crores. is to provide a digital platform/portal, a virtual
Setting up a “NIFT Design Innovation Incubator” museum of textiles and apparel including designer
(DII) for facilitating innovation and entrepreneurship archives, a craft repository with individuated
and to cater to the requirements, proposed to information on crafts-persons, their communities,
set up incubation facilities (Regional Incubators) their work processes and products, Case Studies
in Mumbai, New Delhi and Chennai campuses of and research in the areas of crafts and textiles–
NIFT in the following areas: from NIFT, the crafts Museum, the Weaver Service
Centres and private collections. The project valueis
1. Textile for Apparel, Home & spaces (Delhi) Rs. 15.57 Crores.
2. Smart wearable systems (Mumbai)

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“INDIAsize” project sanctioned under Research at Gwalior alongwith Industries Department,
and Development Scheme of Ministry of Textiles to Government of Madhya Pradesh and Industrial
develop size chart based on body measurements Infrastructure Development Corporation (IIDC),
of Indian population for better fitting of ready to Gwalior under scheme ‘Pilot Phase to set up
wear garments. The project value is Rs. 31 Crores. Incubation Centre in Apparel Manufacturing’ of
Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Total project
An MoU signed between NIFT and Department of value is Rs.12 Crores wherein NIFT will get a share
Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development of Rs.14.24 lakhs for the project.
(MoRD), Govt. of Indiato provide technical support
for the range of interventions with artisans in the Strengthen the Karnataka State Khadi & Village
handloom and handicraft sector as well as for Industries Board (KSK&VIB) Brand through
marketing of different rural products. Project Integrated Product Mapping, Design Intervention,
activities areas are diagnostic study, design Product Diversification and Development, Training
interventions and product development , training and Marketing Activities for Karnataka State Khadi
modules/ programmes and workshop for skill up- & Village Industries Board, Govt. of Karnataka.
gradation artisans, quality improvement, space The project value is Rs. 3.50 Crores.
and interior design of the MoRD Outlets, branding
and promotion etc. • Development of E-content for Fashion Design
and Technology subjects - Phase II for 09
A skill development project sanctioned by Madhya MOOC courses under The National Mission
Pradesh State Skill Development Mission under on Education through Information and
Mukhya Mantri Kaushal Samvardhan Yojna/ Mukhya Communication Technology (NMEICT) scheme
Mantri KaushalayaYojna for skilling of youth (10000 of Ministry of Human Resource Development,
persons) in Madhya Pradesh in Textile Sector. The Govt. of India. The project value is Rs. 1.16
project value is Rs. 12.72 Crores. Crores.

NIFT as Knowledge partner under Upgrading • NIFT engaged as Cluster Management &
the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts Technical Agency for the ‘Integrated & holistic
for Development (USTTAD) scheme for design development of Bhagalpur Mega Handloom
intervention, product range development, Cluster’ project under Comprehensive
packaging /exhibition, fashion shows and publicity Handloom Cluster Development Scheme of
through media, tying up with e-marketing portals Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India for baseline
and brand building for Ministry of Minority Affairs, survey, diagnostic study, preparation of DPR,
Govt. of India. The project value is Rs. 12.79 assistance in implementation and monitor the
Crores. progress of the project. The project value is Rs.
62.57 lakhs.
NIFT as a knowledge partner in implementing
the branding of Value added Handloom products • Comprehensive, Design Intervention,
scheme for Department of Handlooms and Positioning and Branding of Bihar Khadi
Textiles, Govt. of Kerala. The total project value is project for Khadi Board, Govt. of Bihar for
Rs. 3.7 Crores. NIFT will get 12% maximum of the development of dyeing & printing, design
project cost as professional fee for the project. development, capacity building, production
of value added khadi apparel and branding of
NIFT as Knowledge partner for setting up of an Bihar khadi through NIFT. The project value is
Incubation Centre in Apparel Manufacturing Rs. 80 lakhs.

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CORPORATE COMMUNICATION CELL
The digital communication strategy of NIFT bring together the vibrant community of designers
has undergone astronomical growth and through diverse promotional strategies.
diversification, since its inception in July 2017.
This has taken care of the branding needs of NIFT The objective of the social media presence of NIFT
across all its 16 campuses and has expanded their is to creatively disseminate information; revive
reach as brand NIFT. Internally, the strategy has the community of alumni, designers and artists;
been made robust through the strengthening of create a platform for the student community to
the Corporate Communications Cell (CCC) by enhance outreach through the assimilation of
way of collaborative creation and management of talent and vision from across the 16 campuses of
content involving various campuses, departments NIFT; consolidate and channelize offline activities,
and students. In addition to this, the past events and achievements of students and alumni,
years have been especially dedicated to the undertaken in the past and the present; inducing
enhancement of the brand identity of NIFT, with interaction and greater connectivity to build a
a special focus on leveraging digital media and strong community of students and designers. The
on making the website user-friendly and well up foremost aim is to present and communicate the
to the international standards. The efforts thus far presence of NIFT as an institution of academic
have borne fruit and have been well received by excellence and innovation through the social
the various stakeholders. media platforms.

Website Development of NIFT Currently, NIFT has official accounts on Facebook,

Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.
NIFT website has undergone a sea change, as For a thorough outreach, official accounts are
compared to its humble beginnings. While the regularly maintained. In addition, attempts for
first step was the complete design revamp of the authentication of LinkedIn and Facebook accounts
website, in the first phase of the implementation are underway. In order to avoid multiplicity of
of the digital strategy, this year, the focus was Facebook pages, attempts for consolidating the
clearly on populating it with richer and meaningful same are also being undertaken.
content. This stands as clear recognition of
the rising importance of digital channels in this Facebook
interconnected world, where the need for clear,
With over a billion active users, Facebook provides
precise and almost real-time communication is
a ready platform for enhanced outreach, access to
immense. As a result, the website is fast emerging
a diverse community of users, active engagement
as an inclusive platform for interaction between the
and feedback and real-time dissemination of
academic community, industry, students, alumni
information. Thus, in terms of social media
and prospective students. Old content is being
marketing, Facebook is an indispensable platform
constantly replaced by new and more creative
for the social media strategy of NIFT. Earlier
content to make the website more engaging and
intermittently in use, the Facebook page of
relevant. A content writer has also been engaged
NIFT has been re-activated with renewed vigour
to keep the content original and error-free.
and is being utilised for active interaction with
In addition, the website has played a pivotal stakeholders on a regular basis. The page is being
role in educating prospective students and used for the following purposes:
the stakeholders at large, about the recent
restructuring of the curriculum. The website has • To disseminate information about events and
done so by posting the prospectus and highlights activities at all the NIFT campuses
of the new curriculum, and keeping students • To share information about admissions, the
abreast about admission related developments. restructured curriculum, vacancies, contests,
festivals and competitions, using creative
Social Media Presence
collaterals
Ever since the beginning of its implementation, • To promote activities of students under the
the new communication strategy has focused its Crafts Cluster Initiative and the related craft
energies on enhancing the social media presence documentation work
of NIFT. It has done so by re-adjusting its social
media strategy, increasing the frequency of • To share update on the annual student festival
activities on various social media platforms and - Spectrum 2020
keeping all communication contemporary and
As a result of these sustained efforts, the NIFT
cantered around youth, particularly the current
Facebook page now has over 1 lakh likes and a
and prospective students. Through social media,
rating of 4.6. Efforts are also underway to get the
CCC has also attempted to initiate a dialogue to

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Facebook authentication (blue tick) for the official with its activities, in an effective and impactful way.
page.
Twitter
Instagram
Through Twitter, NIFT has entered the micro-
Instagram is an image-centric platform, particularly blogging space, with the intent of posting precise
popular amongst the youth, for its multiple photo and relevant statements and apprising its followers
and video editing options. Its descriptive visual with key highlights and updates on the activities of
appeal and its unique features that allow the NIFT. NIFT has verified twitter account.
building of a visual narrative by posting a series of
photos and videos, makes it a powerful platform. Content Editing
In addition, it is quick, accessible, employs fewer
To maintain the credibility of brand NIFT, content
hierarchies in its interface and is accessible via
editing is of utmost importance. This ensures that
a mobile application. All this makes it a hugely
all reports and other external communication
popular application.
are precise, accurate, grammatically consistent,
Compared to Facebook, the presence of NIFT on non-repetitive, error free and of high quality.
Instagram is fairly recent. Yet, the community of This is done by collecting content for website,
followers has grown from 4,800 followers in 2017- brochures and annual reports from Heads of units,
18 to 15,100 followers in 2019 - 20. This became compiling it and then putting it through editing
possible through regular posting of visually and proofreading at multiple levels.
appealing and relevant content. Analytics too,
Inclusion of Campus Reports in Annual Report
suggest enhanced engagement, interaction and
response of users in the recent past. In an attempt to build brand NIFT by highlighting
the achievements and projects of individual
LinkedIn
campuses, the campus reports were introduced
Being a professional network, LinkedIn is not in the structure of the Annual Report, from 2017
just critical for NIFT’s branding; it is also relevant onwards. With each passing year, a gradual shift
to industry outreach and to finding exciting is being made to increasingly underline efforts
professional opportunities for its students. With of the 16 campuses in their pursuit of academic
over 5,400 followers, the platform can help in the excellence. Such an approach would not only
following: acknowledge the efforts of the various campuses,
it would encourage them to strive harder.
• Connecting students and prospective
employers for employment and internship Focus on Sustainability Reporting
positions Sustainability has been a matter of concern,
internationally. Several academic institutions
• Collating an exhaustive portfolio of skills that across the globe are being increasingly ranked on
NIFT trains its students in, to further credibility the basis of the Sustainability Index. While NIFT
in relevant industries already has activities/initiatives in place to care for
the environment, it is critical that they be reported
• Demonstrating professional capacity of NIFT in the right manner. To this end, the Corporate
Communication Cell, last year, introduced the
• Showcasing NIFT as a brand that people would
following categories of reporting in the Annual
want to add to their profiles Report and aims to address these again in 2018-
19:
• Building a comprehensive database of
employers that students can reach out to • Environmental Management and Sustainability
YouTube Channel on Campus

One of the earliest and the most popular video- Sustainability Aspects in Research and Projects
based platforms, YouTube is used widely to upload, Students and Faculty Participation for Social Equity
publish and share video-based content– be it films,
music, informative videos, documentaries, to name Student Engagement
a few. NIFT was late in realising the potential of
the platform for sharing its activities with a wide Involving students in activities of the Corporate
audience through long-format videos. A little over Communications Cell has proven to be of benefit
a year after NIFT created its own channel, it has a for both the students as well as for NIFT. While
total of 635 subscribers and 15 videos on diverse the Cell benefits from their talent, skills and
issues & events like crafts, Spectrum, Converge, creative ideas; the students get exposed to real-
key conferences, short films, among others. NIFT time problems and learn and hone skills related
is slowly, but steadily moving towards creating to graphics, design development, social media
relevant video content and populating its channel outreach, etc., which adds to their portfolio.

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CAMPUSES

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BENGALURU

Academic achievements by faculty published two papers on the aforementioned

topic - “Photo luminescent Printed Fabrics:
• Dr. R Reshmi Munshi, Associate Professor, An Innovative Solution to Natural Nightlight”
completed her PhD from NIFT Delhi and was in Functional Textiles and Clothing. Springer,
awarded her PhD in August 2019. Singapore and a paper on “Photo luminescent
Pigment Printed Textiles for Home Fashion:
• Dr. B. Raja, Assistant professor, completed his
A User Preference Study” in 5(4).d10.19080/
PhD from Pondicherry University (A Central
CTFTTE.2019.05.555666).
University) and was awarded his PhD in
October, 2019. • Mr. R Ravi Kumar published a paper in the
International Journal of Advance Research
• Dr. Yashodha Kumari, Professor, completed her
and Innovative Ideas in Education (IJARIIE) in
PhD from VTU in June 2019 and was awarded
February 2020 on “Technological up-gradation
in February 2020.
in Tamil Nadu handloom sector: A review
• Dr. Krithika G K, Associate Professor, completed of literature”. He also published another
her PhD from Karnataka State Akkamahadevi paper in an international journal in February
Women’s University in May 2019. 2020 on “Overview of Tamil Nadu Handloom
Industry: A Study from Government Reports”.
Research paper presentations and Publications in the International Journal of Research and
Analytical Reviews (IJRAR).
• Ms. Richa Sharma presented a paper for the
International Conference APA Stermi, Goa, in • Dr. Krithika G K published a paper on “Customer
October, 2019, titled, “Design Textiles to aid Acceptance of Social Media Marketing by
Nighttime Navigation for the elderly using Lifestyle Brands in India: A TAM framework”
Photo luminescent Pigment Prints”. She also in January 2020 in the International Journal
presented another paper “Photo - luminescent of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in
Printed Fabrics: Design and Development Education (IJARIIE).She also published apaper
of Home Fashion Products to Aid Nighttime on “The Social Media User: A Theoretical
Navigation” at the International Conference Background to The Development of Social
on Functional Textiles and Clothing 2020 at IIT Media User Typology” in the ELK Asia Pacific
New Delhi in February, 2020. Journals of Marketing & Retail Management
(ISSN: 2349-2317).
• Ms. Richa Sharma & Dr. Nilanjana Bairagi,

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• Prof. Dr. Jonalee D Bajpai, presented a FIEO, Karnataka in July 2019.
paper on “Sportswear & Stitch Matters” at
the International Conference on Functional • Mr. Mohan Kumar V.K and Mr. Sonjib Bora
Textiles and Clothing 2020 at IIT New Delhi in attended the training on “Technical Textiles
February 2020. for Knitwear Design” in November 2019
conducted by Sardar Vallabhai Institute of
• Ms. Subhalakshmi Kropi, presented a paper Textile Management, Coimbatore. Mr. Sonjib
on “Design and Development of Adaptive Bora attended the training on ‘Warp Knitting’
Sportswear for Differently-abled Wheelchair at Karl Mayers India Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad in
Tennis players of India” at the International June 2019 .
Conference on Functional Textiles and Clothing
2020, at IIT New Delhi on the in February 2020. • Ms. Renjini also attended the training on
“Artificial Intelligence and IoT”, from in August
• Ms. Renjini G, presented a paper on 2019, at IBM, New Delhi.
“A study on thermal shrinkage of fused
composites comprising Shirting fabrics”at • Mr. Sanjeev C.M, attended the training on
the International Conference on Functional ‘Applied Semiotics’ by Dr. Leslee Lazar, visiting
Textiles and Clothing 2020 at IIT New Delhi, faculty at IIT– Gandhinagar in July 2019, at NIFT,
in February 2020. She also published a paper New Delhi and another workshop on ‘Expo
on “Evaluation and prediction of fused fabric CD’ (Communication Design for IT and Media
composites properties – A review” in the Professional) in July 2019 at IDC, IIT Bombay.
Journal of Industrial Textiles, Sage Publication.
• Mr. R. Ravi Kumar attended the training at
Notable Seminars and Workshops Centex Exports Pvt. Ltd, Ludhiana in July 2019
on “Print Design & CAD”.
• The department of Textile Design organized
a workshop on Natural dyeing in April, 2019 • Ms. Richa Sharma attended the training at
conducted by Mr. Devarmani SC, General IIT New Delhi, from inDecember 2019, on
Manager and his team from the Desi Trust. “Functional textiles”.
• The Department of Fashion Technology • Dr. Reshmi Rumpa Munshi attended the
organized a seminar in August 2019 on seminar organized by AEPC and WSGN on
“Fashion and Design for solving societal “Fashion Forecast: Spring/Summer 2021 &
challenges” by Ms. Geleyn Meijer, Amsterdam Autumn/Winter 2021-2022” in February, 2020.
University of Applied Sciences.
Industry-based projects
• Master of Design Department organized a
seminar on “Design Innovation” in November • NIFT Bengaluru has successfully completed
2019 with speakers namely Mr. Ranjan Malik an Executive Development Programme (EDP)
- Co-founder and MD at Primalase, Mr. Durga under the scheme “Daksh Advance Training
P. Vemula- Co Founder and CEO at Peepal Programme for Master Tailors”for Raymonds
Design and Ms. Anandita Bhuyan - Founder Limited, Mumbai.
and CEO at Moodboard Analytics.
• Another Executive Development Programme
• Bemberg by Asahi Kasei, Japan, collaborated (EDP) was conducted on a “Customized TOT
with NIFT Bengaluru for a competition module for Men’s Trouser and Shirt for Master
on “Innovation and Sustainable Apparel Tailors”for Linen Club, Bengaluru across South
Application of Bemberg” with prize money of India.
INR 75,000 and 50,000 respectively. They also
conducted on Bemberg Fiber by Asahi Kasei Textile Design Department have undertaken a
on October 22, 2019 for students across all series of class room projects as follows:
semesters.
• A Print Design Project for three brands, namely,
Faculty Orientation, Training, Development Tommy Hilfiger, Asos and Jack and Jones for
Aquarelle India Pvt. Ltd.
Apart from the Training of Trainers (TOT) organized
by NIFT for faculty upgradation the following is the • A fusion wear project (women’s’ wear) was
listfaculty who has attended workshops organized completed for Spring-Summer 2020 for
by external experts. UNTUNG, Bengaluru.

• Dr. Krithika G K attended the woksho • A fusion wear collection with the Taj Mahal
on“Export Finance, EDPMS, OFAC Sanctions as the inspiration wasdone for Latha Puttana
& Forex Management Tools” organized by the Design Studio.

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• Development of woven swatches for Meka NIFT Bengaluru hosted its second edition of tete-
Furnishings Pvt. Ltd was also undertaken. a-tete with Ms. MeeraIyer, author of the book
“Discovering Bengaluru” as a part of General
• he Accessory Design Department is working on Elective subject “Indian History of Art, Architecture
a class room project on designing a jewellery and Culture”on the March 3, 2020.
collection for M/s Melorra, Bangalore. The
Department also completed another class A talk show, “An Evening with Craft and Culture”
room project on designing a new dial collection with renowned activist, author and Indian
for M/s Kamala Dials & Devices Ltd. handicrafts curator, Ms. Jaya Jaitly, was organized
on March 3, 2020. It saw an enthusiastic turn out of
• Knitwear Design Departmentinitiated a class students, faculty and from the general public.
room project for Intimate apparel with the
brand Brag. NIFT Bengaluru hosted a fortnight longstatic
Display on the “Life of Gandhi and Khadi” at the
Campus development and community outreach
Rangoli Metro Art Centre, Bengaluru, in December
programs
2019. The display was as a part of the ongoing
NIFT Bengaluru continued with its event: Bilahari- celebration of the 150th birth Year celebrations
the morning raga to inculcate mindful living and of Gandhiji. Similarly, a Khadi Exhibition was
to vertically and horizontally integrate the whole also hosted in January 2020 at The Gallery, RMZ
campus. The event is spearheaded by the campus Ecoworld, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the
Director worked around different themes like RMZ foundation.
Kalpavruksha, Wabi-sabi, Manasaiddare Marga,
Student Development activities
April – The new beginning, 150 years of the
Mahatma etc. Students from the campus brought laurels and
awards for a number of national and international
National Handloom Day was celebrated on the
events-
August 7, 2019 by NIFT Bengaluru with a panel
discussion on “Handlooms in India-Past perfect, • Mr. Ankit Anand, Fashion Communication
is the Future tense”and anintercollegiate poster Semester VIII, secured a Medallion for
making contest themed “Handloom is Luxury, Excellence for Visual Merchandising at the
Handloom is Livelihood, and Handloom is Lifeline World Skills Competition 2019, Khazan, Russia.
of India”. The panelists for the discussion were Ms.
Latha Puttanna, Founder and MD, Latha Puttanna, • Ms. Alisha Masrukar, Fashion Communication
Ms. Supriya Radharaman, COO, Angadi ventures begged a Gold medal for the Fifth international
Pvt. Ltd, Ms. Ahalya Matthan, Founder, Areev Archery Competition. “Ajmerai-Land Archery
and Registry of Sarees and Dr. Hemalatha Jain, Championship, 2019”.
Founder, Punarjeevana.
• Ms. Neeharika Singh, Fashion Communication
NIFT Bengaluru hosted the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Semester VI bagged 3 bronze medals for
Purashkar awardee, Mr. Manu S Pillai, for a tete- swimming for a championship held by the
a-teteon the August 28, 2019 on “Writing History BMSCE.
and Writing it well”. The event was open to public
public as a part of our outreach programs. • Ms. Siri Lambu of Department of Fashion Design
and Mr. Ronak Choudhary of Knitwear Design
An Odissi dance recital by Ms. Madhushmita department won the Best Designers’medals at
Mohanty was organized as a part of SPICMACAY the “Haut Monde Mrs India Worldwide 2019”
(Bengaluru Chapter) in October 2019 both for held in Greece, during October 2019.
students and outside public.
• Mr. Gaikhuanlung M Gangmei and Ms. Shivani
As part of its community outreach programme, NIFT brought laurels to the institute by jointly
Bengaluru designed and painted the front façade winning the “Young Italy-India Fashion Lab”
of the Whitefield railway station at Bengaluru. The contest at Embassy of Italy, New Delhi.
wall boasted of Charles Babbagr and Ada Lovelace
reinforcing to the IT crowd at the station on the role • Mr. Prathmesh Mahajani from the MDes
of women in Information Technology. Department received the Best Research Paper
Award at an ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar
As part of the second edition of “Design Scions on organized at KIIT University, Odissa.
Boot Camp”, NIFT Bengaluru conducted a creative
workshop for children in the age group of 10-16 • Mr. Prateek Sohal from Knitwear Design
years, in Calligraphy and Digital Photography in Department was one of the 10 finalists in the
January 2020. Wool Runway 2019, held by Woolmark.

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• The team from NIFT Bengaluru begged the Gryffin on March 9, 2020, as a part of inculcating
first prize in the Fine Arts Relay competition mindful and harmonious living. Pets on campus
“Survival of Finest” at the UNMAAD fest held have been proven to be beneficial for students
atIIM Bangalore who are living away from home.
• Ms. Siri Gowri Kambalimath was the winner for Waste management in the campus is done through
Slam Poetry both at St. Johns Medical College composting unit at the campus premises, under
and at “Versifier” – the fest at Christ College partnership with Daily dump - an organization
(Dept. of Business Studies and Social Science), that builds sustainable systems for waste
Bengaluru. management. The campus also contributed to
reducing the carbon-footprint and lowering energy
• The campus also celebrated the joy of
consumption by the installation of LED lights
sustainable living through a Garage sale
across the light points. A Koi Pond built within the
organized on August 26, 2019, where students
campus adds tranquility to the campus. A display
sold their old, not-in-use stationary, apparel
window beautifully tucked in at the entrance was
and craft materials at a discounted rate.
made this year to display best work of students.
Converge 2019, the inter-NIFT fest, was held at
Industry engagement and Students’ Placements
NIFT Hyderabad. NIFT Bengaluru stood sixth
in the medal tally with 4 Gold, 5 silver and 9 NIFT Bengaluru held its campus placement in April
Bronze medals. On their return to campus, all the 2019. A total of 406 vacancies were generated
medal winners and the team of 50 students were during the campus placement. 53 companies
felicitated by the campus Director. participated inthe placement drive. The highest
NIFT Bengaluru hosted its annual fest “Spectrum salary was offered by Wipro, both for PG and UG,
2020” in February 2020. The event was themed with a pay package of 10 lakhs per annum and
“Orenda: a mystical force”. The Valedictory 9 lakhs per annum respectively. Initiatives were
function was graced by Mr. Anto Philip, CEO & taken by the IAA unit to create opportunities
Co- Founder of Under 25: an initiative to create a for Graduation projects and Summer internships
platform for all he entrepreneurs, innovators and across departments. Some of the prime recruiters
doers under the age 25. were ABFRL, Reliance Brands, Ajio, Lifestyle, Max,
Flipkart, Arvind Brands, Myntra, Welspun , Laguna
NIFT Bengaluru campus adopted a rescue dog Clothing, Raymonds etc.

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International exchange programmes at the Amphitheatre at RMZ Ecoworld on 25th,
which saw a huge participation of more than 600
The office of the CIDL, NIFT Bengaluru facilitates people, both invited guests and public. The chief
the exchange of students and faculty between guest of the day was Ms. Shvetha. Jaishankar,
the campus and the various International former Miss India, entrepreneur and author. It was
universities. This academic year has seen 10 also presided over by the Director General, NIFT.
students form NIFT Bengaluru pursuing their
exchange programe at reputed institutes The Graduation show for the Departments of
like Saxion University, Netherlands, ENSAIT, Fashion Technology and Management studies
France , Politechnico Di Milano, Milan, Italy and were held in the campus, with a proud showcase
SchweizerischeTextilfachschule( STF), Zurich. of the best projects from both departments. The
event was graced by Dr Jain Mathew (Professor
NIFT Bengaluru is the only campus that and Dean- Commerce and Management,
hosts visiting students from two international Christ University), Mr. Parameshwar CH (Global
universities. The campus hosted 22 students from manufacturing director, Aqaurelle India), Mr.
Schweizerische Textil fachschule ( STF), Zurich, for Kaushalendra Narayan (Director, Operations,
a two-week Summer exchange programme during Silverspark apparel) and Mr. Nitin Prasad (Regional
January 2020. A batch of 10 students from ENSAIT Head, PVH- Indian subcontinent)
France is attending their summer semester (Jan to
June 2019) at NIFT Bengaluru. In Press

NIFT Bengaluru hosted an eighteen member On several occasions this academic year, NIFT
delegation, comprising students, faculty & The Bengaluru has been featured by reputed
Director from Cornel University, USA on January 7, newspapers like The Hindu, The Indian Express,
2020. They took a campus tour and did worshop The Times of India etc. The coverage ranged from
on blockprinting our static display: “Gandhiji and Khadi at Rangoli
Vishmaya Gallery to our Inter collegiate fest. Series
Craft Cluster Out Reach of articles namely “Print-o Mania” and “Going
Glocal”by our faculty Ms. Nithya Venkataraman
NIFT, Bengaluru is committed to the vision of
and Ms. Shelly Jain were also published. Some of
promoting the craft heritage of India and be
our students work captioned “Fashion students
the catalyst that propels the wind of change. In
create art with purpose”, “Art with Message”
this context the campus organized many craft
“She tweaks popular logos to promote social
workshops, artisan awareness workshop and craft
distancing” were also featured. There was an
based product development and documentation
elaborate coverage of NIFT Graduation show by
to facilitate hands on learning for the students
The Hindu titled “An artistic exploration” as well
and promote collaboration between students and
as our mural work at the Whitefield Railway station
artisans. The various crafts that were explored
that was featured.
are Wood Inlay-Mysore, Leather Puppetry-
Nimmalakunta, Ilkal Handloom Cluster,Stone NIFT Bengaluru Director, Ms. Susam Thomas, IRS
Craft – Shivarapatna, Kolar, Banana Fibre- was a speaker at the most coveted TEDx Choice
Anegundi Village, Sulaebhavi Handloom Cluster,- School, where she spoke about “Why working in a
Bagalkot, PedanaMadal, Machilipatnam, Thoda government is lit”.
embroidery, Ooty, silk weaving cluster in Aarani
and Anakaputhur and Tibetan carpets, Ganjifa Convocation 2019
cards, metal and embossed craft of Mysore.
Convocation for the passing out batch of 2019
CE Programme was held on July 19, 2019 at the Good Shepherd
Auditorium, Bengaluru. The ceremony was graced
Presently the campus is running four one-year by The Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka Shri
programs and four 6 months programs, for Vajubhai Vala. In total 282 students graduated in
the Continuing education programme. For the the year 2019 from Bengaluru center. The Guests of
year 2020 – 21, two new programs have been Honour for the event were Mr. Atul Ujagar, Country
additionally proposed. Director, Nike- (India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan) and
Ms. Anavila Mishra, Designer & Entrepreneur.
Graduation show 2019
Apart from the distinguished guests, the event was
The campus held its Graduation show for the attended by government officials, guests from the
Design departments at the Bay-area, RMZ Eco industry, and parents of the passing out batch. The
world, Bengaluru. The static display of the design most prestigious “Student of the Year” award was
collections was held at The gallery, RMZ Ecoworld, bagged by Ms. Simran Dhond of Knitwear Design
a niche art gallery in Bengaluru, thereby opening Department while Ms. Soumya Lochan from the
it to the public for five days from May 25-June1, Textile Design Department bagged the award for”
2019. The design collection fashion show was held Academic Excellence and Community Service”.

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BHOPAL

Landmarks and Achievements Harshita Khemani won Bronze in Photography.

Orientation Programme (2019) NIFT Bhopal organised the “SPECTRUM’ 2020” in

the spread of two day on February 29 and March
The Orientation Programme at NIFT Bhopal was 1, 2020. The Spectrum-2020 was based on the
held during 23rd to 25th July, 2019. The first day theme “Marasim-e-aatmn”.
was reserved for registration of the students over
CMS followed by settling down in the hostel. On the • Gandhi Jayanti Varsh - Various competitions
second day, an interactive session was organised and activities were organised under Gandhi
in the afternoon with NIFT alumni. Ms. Anubhuti Jayanti Varsh including Canvas painting, Letter
Beohar (NIFT Mumbai alumnus) & Mrs. Parul writing, Essay writing, Bag from Rag, Movie
Kastwar (NIFT Gandhinagar alumnus) were among shows related to equality, Shram dan, Canvas
the distinguished guests present. The session was Painting, Photography exhibition etc.
followed by storytelling about the city of Bhopal
• Swatch Bharat Abhiyaan - The Clubs of
by eminent story-teller, Mr. Sikander Malik. Post
NIFT Bhopal organised debate and poster
story telling event, Prof. Tapan Mohanty, NLIU,
competition, Skit (Nukkad) on Cleanliness,
delivered a talk about Anti-ragging Laws, while
were conducted under Swatch Bharat Abhiyan
Mrs. Tripti Tripathi ended the session with a lecture
during Sep.-Oct. 2019.
on Awareness of Sexual Harassment. The evening
was fun-filled with ‘My Stage’, an entertaining • Handloom Day celebrations - Handloom Day
event hosted by H&M Stores, Bhopal. was celebrated by student clubs on 8th Aug.
2019, with Handloom talk by dignitaries,
Student Development Activity (SDA)
Poster making, Best Handloom Dress, and
NIFT Bhopal Team participated for the Annual Treasure Hunt Competition.
Student Fest, Converge 2019 in various Cultural, • Women’s Day Celebration - Women’s day
Sports and Literary activities held at NIFT was celebrated at NIFT Bhopal by organizing
Hyderabad with SDAC Swati Vyas and Literary poster competition, debate and felicitating
club faculty advisor, Dr. Rajdeep Singh Khanuja. all women staff and workers. Students got
Students Ayushi and Gaurika won Gold in Mystery dressed in ethnic wear.
box, Mahak Samdani won Silver medal in Pati, Oas
Rjvanshi won silver medal in meme making, Student • Workshops - Various Workshops were

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conducted for students under different SDA the ‘Made in India’ Craft Bazaar 2019 are Zari/
clubs on “Female Health issues”-by NGO Bhopali Batua, Leather toys from Indore, Dokra/
Diksha (11th Nov.19), “Introduction to Young Bell Metal craft from Betul, Batik from Bhairogarh,
Thinkers Conclave” and “CYBER SECURITY” Chanderi Saree from Chanderi, Ashoknagar, Wood
-by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, (14th Lacquer toys from Budhni, Indigo/ Nandana Craft
August), “Substance Abuse”-by Navothan from Neemuch, Bagh Print from Bagh, Theva
(26th Aug.), “REIKI-Tap your inner potential”- Jwellery from Mandsaur and Maheshwari saree
by institute Cosmic Rhythm (5th Feb.), from Maheshwar.
“Awareness for Corona virus-COVID -19” by
Dr. Sheela Malani (12th Feb.), “Creative Campus Placements
Stitching Techniques”-by USHA (19th Feb.).
The overall Placement of NIFT Bhopal centre was
Craft Cluster Initiative 97% for the 2019 batch, with F&LA at 100%, TD at
97% and MFM 96% individually. This percentage is
NIFT Bhopal under the Craft Cluster Initiative as on October 13, 2019.
sensitised students to crafts of Chanderi,
Hoshangabad, Maheshwar, Betul and Indore. Convocation-2019 and Graduation Project Show

1. Artisan awareness workshop, from May 2nd to Convocation and Graduation Project Show was
4th, 2019 for 12 artisans of Chanderi. Expert held on 31st May 2019 at Courtyard by Marriott,
lectures, Market visits and Craft Bazar were Bhopal in the august presence of Shri V.L. Kanta
organised by TD department to facilitate Rao, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, MP as Chief
the artisans as well as to promote students Guest.
interaction with the artisans.
Seminars and Workshops by Alumni and Industry
2. Craft Research and Document Presentation-
Under Fashion Basics, 14 sessions of Lecture
a 10 days students visit was organised to
Series were conducted in the July-December 2019
Chanderi Cluster from May 27th to June 5th,
semester. Some of the experts who delivered
2019 under the Curriculum of Sem. V, TD.
the lectures were Mr. Amit Gehlot (IICT Jaipur
3. Craft Based Design Project- As per curriculum alumnus), Mrs. Noopur Tiwari (NID Ahmedabad
of TD Sem. VII, Product development was alumnus), Mr. Shilpee Sharma (Head Designer,
done at Chanderi Handloom Cluster guides by Shoppers’ Stop & NIFT alumnus), Ms. Riddhi
Dr. Anupam Saxena, Asso. Prof. & CC-TD and Mapxenkar (NIFT Mumbai alumnus), Dr. Reena
Dr. Debojyoti Ganguly, Asso. Prof. TD. Agarwal (NIFT Mumbai faculty), Ms. Sonal Chauhan
(NID Ahmedabad faculty), Ms. Anubhuti Beohar
4. A visit to Hoshangabad Silk Cluster was (NIFT Mumbai alumnus), Mrs. Parul Kastwar (NIFT
organised to explore and document the cluster Gandhinagar alumnus), Ms. Sapna Singh Parmar
for the subject Sustainable Design, FM, Sem. (Entrepreneur Designer) & Mr. Sankalp Samal
V, guided by Ms Vishaka Agarwal. (NIFT Delhi alumnus).
5. A visit to Bhairavgarh Batik Cluster was Workshop by Mr. Debashish Mishra (Luxury
organised as per curriculum of Print Designer & Strategy Consultant) on Importance
Design Techniques, IDM, UG, and Surface of Design, Design Methodology and Designer in
Embellishment, Major, Sem. III, guided by Dr. Industry was conducted on 27th September 2019.
Anupam Saxena.
Workshop by Ms. Jayshree Nair (Strategic
6. A visit to Chanderi Weaving Cluster was Management & Research and Business
organised to explore and document the cluster Development) on Personality Enhancement and
for the subject Fundamentals of Weaving, Professional Communication was conducted on
Sem. III, guided by Dr Arnab Sen. 11th October 2019.
‘Made In India’ Craft Bazaar: An expert lecture was conducted by Mr. Shoyeb
Cyclewala, Director- Luxury, SP Jain School of
NIFT Bhopal successfully organised the ‘Made in
Global Management on 27 September 2019 at
India’ Craft Bazaar 2019 on 19 & 20 October 2019
Bhopal campus.
at Drishti Plaza, Bhopal. The said event provided
a platform to the artisans from Handloom and Industry Visit to Amit Export, Stoneman Crafts
Handicraft sector to exhibit and market their Pvt. Ltd. & Dawar Footwear Industries in Agra, on
craftsmanship & products. Students of NIFT Bhopal 6th & 7th February 2020.
also showcased their work carried out during the
craft interventions.. The crafts showcased during An expert lecture by Sheeting Designer, Mr.

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Prashant was arranged at Trident India Pvt. Ltd. Professor & Joint Director, NIFT Bhopal &
Budhni, on “Roles and responsibility of Designer” Ms. Sakshi, Assistant Professor, FMS for the
under the curriculum of “Advance Design Project”. students of MFM batch 2018-20 on 30th Jan,
2020 for better understanding of practical
Expert Lecture by Mr. Vishwajeet Singh, GM knowledge and having an overview of the
Bhaskar Industries, Mandideep was organised for activities inside the industry related to garment
the subjects Fiber to Fabric and Fiber to Consumer. manufacturing.
Expert Lecture by Mr. Rahim Gutti, President 2. Dr. Rajdeep Singh Khanuja, Asst. Prof.
Awardee and Eminent Personality was organised
along with the students of MFM Sem-III
for the subject Surface Embellishment II and Print
with Deepening Specialisation “Marketing
Design Techniques.
& Retailing” had visited New Delhi, for the
Expert Lecture by Mr. Yogesh Dang, Owner- Industry Visit & Industry Experts’ Interaction
Nakharlai Brand was organised for the subject sessions from 07.11.2019 to 09.11.2019.
Introduction to Apparel & Fashion Accessories. Students visited “Decathlon” store and
“Interactive Avenues” for the interaction with
Expert Lecture by Ms Sabika Raza, Alumni, NIFT the industry experts on various Retailing,
Bhopal was organised for the subject Introduction Digital Marketing & E-Commerce concepts.
to Home Spaces.
3. Artisan Awareness workshop was conducted
Expert Lecture by Ms Anubhuti Beohar, Alumni, by FMS Dept. for the artisans of Maheshwar
NIFT Mumbai, was organised for the Portfolio in NIFT Bhopal Campus for the Artisans &
Design. students of MFM-III Semester, from 13-11-
2019 to 15-11-2019.
Expert Lecture by Mr. Shyam Ranjan Sen Gupta,
Manager Sant Ravidas MPHSVN Maheshwar, • Textile Design Department:
was organised for the subjects Craft Research &
Documentation and Fundamentals of Weaving. 1. Classroom Project DS Print Design Home
& Spaces (Semester V)
Expert Lecture by Ms Surati Kapoor Alumni, NIFT
Bhopal was organised for the subject Print Design Industry- Alankaran Designs (The Design
Project: Apparel & Fashion Accessories. Studio dealing with textile products (block
print). Location-Bhopal)
• Expert Lecture by Mr. Prateek kapoor, director
of giovanni boutique furniture private limited 2. Classroom Project DS Print Design Apparel
was organised for the subject Entrepreneurship & Fashion Accessories (Semester V)
Management.
Industry- Studio Gaura
• An expert lecture and workshop by Mr. Errol
Pires was coordinated for the students of TD 3. Classroom Project for Textile Art (DE-
and FP. Semester VII)

Alumni Meet Industry- Shipln Industries, Bhopal,

coordinated by Dr. Anupam Saxena.
Alumni Meet was conducted during the Orientation
Programme 2019-20 on July 24, 2019 at NIFT 4. Industry visit was organised for the subject
Bhopal centre. Wherein, Ms. Anubhuti Beohar Fiber to Fabric by Dr. Arnab Sen to Bhaskar
Head Designer, Mrignayani and Owner of AWAMA Industries, Mandidip, Bhopal.
and Mrs. Parul Kastwar Designer &Entrepreneur
5. Industry visit to Pratibha Syntex, Indore
were called to address the freshers.
was organised for the subject “Textile
• FMS Department: processing II” by Dr D. Ganguly.

As per Industrial Engagement policy of NIFT, 6. Industry visit to Bhaskar Industries,

Dr. Sameer Sood, Professor & Joint Director, Mandideep, Bhopal was organised for the
NIFT Bhopal had organised an industry visit on subject “Fiber to Consumer” by Dr. D.
“Global Marketing” for the students of MFM Ganguly.
Batch 2018-20 at Delhi/NCR from 7th Nov to
9th Nov., 2019. 7. Industry visit to ShilpIn Industries,
Govindpura Industrial Area, Bhopal was
1. An industry visit was organised to Pratibha organised for the subject “Textile Art” by
Syntex Ltd., Indore by Dr. Sameer Sood, Dr. Anupam Saxena.

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8. Museum visits for the subjects “Textile was published by Dr. Arnab Sen, Associate
Heritage of India I” and “Appreciation Professor, Textile Design, & CC-FP, NIFT Bhopal,
of world Textiles” were organised by Dr. in ‘Research Journal of Textile and Apparel’,
Vishaka Agarwal. published from Hong Kong, in April, 2019.

PhD Pursuing and Completed Faculty Participation in National & International

Conferences/ Exhibitions/ Trade Fairs/ Meets
1. Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood, Professor, FMS
Department has completed his PhD from • Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood participated
Kalinga University, Raipur, CG. in IAARHIES International Conference
2. Dr. Arnab Sen, Associate professor, Textile ICSCH-2019 in New York, USA on April 14-15,
Design, & CC-FP, NIFT Bhopal, completed 2019 for presenting the paper.
his Ph.D. from Jadavpur University in August-
• Dr. Rajdeep Singh Khanuja participated in
2019.
the Data Marketing & AI Marketing Toronto,
3. Dr. Rajdeep Singh Khanuja, Assistant Professor 2019 Conference in Toronto, Canada from
has completed his PhD in Management from December 2-3, 2019.
AISECT University, Bhopal.
4. Dr. Vishaka Agarwal, Assistant Professor, Textile Faculty Development- TOT/ workshop/ seminar
Design was Awarded PhD (Design)Degree
Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood, Professor & Joint Director,
in December 2019 from Banasthali University.
NIFT Bhopal attended Management Development
5. Ms. Swati Vyas, Assistant Professor, Textile Program on Government E Marketplace (GEM)
Design is pursuing PhD from Banasthali and General Financial Rules 2017 (GFR) from 10th
Vidyapeeth, Jaipur. Feb, 2020 to 11 Feb, 2020 at National Institute
6. Ms. Supriya Yadav, Assistant Professor, of Financial Management, Faridabad, Ministry of
Accessory Design is perusing PhD from Finance, Govt. of India.
Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal.
Ms. Sakshi, Assistant Professor, FMS represented
7. Mr. Soumik Halder, Assistant Professor,
NIFT Bhopal and conducted a talk session for
Accessory Design is perusing PhD from
new entrepreneurs in fashion and apparel industry
Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal.
during a two day Vendor Development Programme
8. Ms. Sakshi, Assistant Professor, FMS cum exhibition on 21 February 2020 in Gwalior (MP)
Department is pursuing her PhD from NIFT.
Ms. Swati Vyas, Assistant Professor, Textile Design
Publications and Paper Presentations attended TOT “Print Design and CAD” at Centex
Exports, Ludhiana, Punjab, from 15 to 19th July
• Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood had presented a paper
2019.
titled “Social Compliance in Indian Apparel
Industry - A study of Legislations & Initiatives” Dr. Arnab Sen, Associate Professor, Textile Design
at IAARHIES International Conference attended TOT for new developments in ERP
ICSCH-2019 in New York, USA on 14th and system of NIFT at NIFT Delhi during 8 to 10 July
15th April, 2019. (Proceedings of IAARHIES 2019 conducted by Prof (Dr.) M K Gandhi, Head
International Conference, New York, USA vide ERP NIFT.
ISBN - 978-93-5351-983-4).
Dr. Debojyoti Ganguly, Associate Professor, Textile
• Dr. Debojyoti Ganguly published Chapter Design attended A TOT on Woven Design and
no. 9: Dyeing and Recent Developments in CAD in Arvind Mills Ahmedabad from 02nd -06th
a book “Fiber to Smart Textiles Advances in July 2019.
Manufacturing Technologies and application”
Edited by Ashish Patnaik published by CRC Faculty Achievements
Press Taylor and Francis Group in Textile
Institute Professional Publication Series. • Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood was invited as a Judge/
Jury Member by Indira Gandhi Rashtriya
• Poster Presentation by Dr. Vishaka Agarwal Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), an autonomous
titled “Sustainable Craft Heritage : A future organization of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of
perspective” at the International Conference India for National Cultural Festival “Balrang”
Fashion Colloquia 2020 held at Jaipur from organized on December 20, 2019.
26th Jan - 30th Jan 2020.
• Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood was invited as a Chief
• A research paper titled “Application of natural Guest by Radharaman Group of Institutes (RGI),
dye on polytrimethylene terephthalate fiber” Bhopal on February 26, 2020 for its Annual

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Technical and Cultural Festival VIHAN-2020. PMU services to Madhya Pradesh Laghu Udyog
Nigam (MPLUN) for the additional training target
• Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood was invited as a Chief of 1500 persons sanctioned under ISDS Project of
Guest by Truba College, Bhopal on March 4, Ministry of Textiles, GoI. NIFT Bhopal as a Project
2020 for to be a part of Truba Youth Fest 2020. Management Unit formulated the Detailed Project
Major Projects Report which stated the project objectives,
description, mobilisation methodology, financial
MP SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT plan and placement strategy. The post placement
record of the candidates so trained, assessed and
This project aims to implement Mukhya Mantri placed under ISDS was also maintained by NIFT
Kaushal Samvardhan Yojana (MMKSY) / Mukhya Bhopal.
Mantri Kaushalya Yojana (MMKY) of Madhya
Pradesh State Skill Development Employment Dr. Rajdeep Singh Khanuja, Asst. Prof. is
Generation Board (MPSSDEGB) for training nominated as Campus Project Coordinator (CPC)
youth in the state of Madhya Pradesh with for the NIFT Head Office project of The Ministry
Bhopal Campus as Training Service Provider in of Minority Affairs for the scheme ‘Upgrading The
Textile Sector. Training Partners were selected skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts For
by Bhopal Campus after rigorous procedures as Development’ (USTTAD).
per established norms of NSDC. NIFT Bhopal
Campus as a Project Implementation Agency is Major Achievements in Student Competitions and
also responsible for the entire implementation and Awards
execution of the project including submission of • Mahak Samdhani of MFM-II, won 1st Prize in
periodic physical and financial reports. Around 686
the Letter Writing Competition held on the
trainees have been successfully trained, assessed
occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
and placed through various training partners.
• Mitali Handa of MFM-II, won 3rd Prize in
PMU FOR MPLUN UNDER SAMARTH the Letter Writing Competition held on the
occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
NIFT Bhopal is the Project Management Unit (PMU)
• Spriha Singh, Grishma Singh & Archisha Khare
for Madhya Pradesh Laghu Udyog Nigam (MPLUN)
of MFM-II, won 3rd Prize in the Canvas Painting
for Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in
Competition held on the occasion of Gandhi
Textiles Sector), a flagship skill development
Jayanti.
scheme of Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. The
role of NIFT Bhopal in the aforesaid project is to Continuing Education Programmes
co-ordinate with all the Training Centres and to
provide PMU services to MPLUN. NIFT Bhopal Campus introduced CEP Programme
‘Fashion Design and Clothing Technology’ course
APPAREL INCUBATION PROJECT in the year 2014 under the supervision of Prof. Dr.
Sameer Sood, Professor & Joint Director, NIFT
Ministry of Textiles, GoI has sanctioned a project
Bhopal. The programme prepares students to
to set up an “Apparel Incubation Centre” at
pursue careers as Fashion Designers, Freelance
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh under “Scheme to set
up Incubation Centres in Apparel Manufacturing Design Consultants, Stylists, Fashion bloggers,
(SIAM)” to Department of Industries, Government Illustrators and Entrepreneurs and many more
of Madhya Pradesh. In the said project, Incubation professional areas. The sixth batch of the ‘Fashion
centre would be operated and managed by MPIDC Design and Clothing Technology’ CE programme
Gwalior along with NIFT Bhopal as its “Knowledge started successfully with 18 Students..
Partner” for the implementation of the project. In Another 03 months Continuing Education
the aforesaid project, NIFT Bhopal coordinated/ Programme “Textiles for Fashion” has been
assisted MPIDC in operations, selection of the developed and coordinated by Dr Anupam
incubatee, formation of tender document and Saxena, Asso. Prof. & CC-TD, NIFT Bhopal.
also assisted in Selection and procurement of The programme focuses to create a skill set so
Machinery, Equipment, Furniture and Other that the trainees may become entrepreneur to
Ancillary Equipment required for setting up of the open their own design house for production of
incubation centre a range of customised home or apparel fashion
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU) FOR products. First batch of “Textiles For Fashion” CE
MPLUN UNDER ISDS PROJECT programme started in Sept. 2019 with 10 students
and received great response from students, design
In the said project, NIFT Bhopal Campus provided houses and educational institutes.

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BHUBANESWAR

Significant landmarks/Major achievements A Narrative Analysis of Popular Web Series in

India” was presented and published at ICEMP,
NIFT Bhubaneswar, established in 2010, marks Amity University, Noida on January 10, 2020.
the completion of ten years. Throughout this
remarkable journey,NIFT Bhubaneswar is always • A research paper of Ms. Supriya Munda titled
associated with extraordinary achievements. This “Smart Phones and Parenting – Gauging
year is also not an exception. This year is marked the impact of New Media on Children” was
by receiving of World’s best photographer award published and presented at 3rd National Media
by a student, winning 1st Prize in Tool Box by our Conclave organized by IMS, Bhubaneswar on
students, global reputation of one of our students November 21- 23, 2019
as a student social entrepreneur and one of our
faculty members got his research published in • Ms. Priyanka Kumari has presented a research
internationally reputed journal publication house paper titled “Design Intervention in Mashru - A
Springer Nature. NIFT Bhubaneswar is aggressively Mystical Fabric of Gujarat” for 5th International
marking its presence on an international landscape. Textile and Costume Congress held at The M.S.
University of Baroda, on October 3-5, 2019
Research Paper Publications Vadodara, India. The paper has been published
under book of papers with ISBN Number 978-
• Mr. Goutam Bar Published research paper titled
93- 5382-736, Edition 01, Volume 1.
“Dyeing and flame-retardant finishing of silk
fabric: an eco-friendly approach” SN Applied • Ms. SobharaniLakra presented a conference
Science, Springer Nature, February 2020, Vol paper titled “Reformations from Scroll
2, 363 (2020), https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452- Paintings To Contemporary Fashion Textiles”
020-2114-8 in 5th International Textiles and Costume
• A research Paper of Ms. Sonali Srivastav titled Congress, Vadodara, India, October 3-5, 2019.
“Virtual communities as sites of Market Genesis: • Dr. Goutam Saha, Ms. Lipsa Mohapatra,
A Netnographic study of Amazon Prime Video faculty members of FMS Department, & Ms.
India and Netflix India’s Facebook Groups” was Sheetal Agarwal (student of Semester VIII
presented and published at ICMC- 2020, MICA of FD department) contributed a research
Ahmedabad on January 9, 2020. paper titled “Design Intervention through
• A research Paper of Ms. Sonali Srivastav titled permaculture and Social Change”, which was
“Alternate Entertainment or Shifting Discourse: selected for IFFTI conference 2020.

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• Ms. Sobharani Lakra had been shortlisted for on “Designers Move Towards Handloom
presenting a paper titled “Linking Traditions Entrepreneurship”, at 13th Annual ISDSI
And Fashion Towards Sustainable Development Conference 2019 on Managing Industry
Through Heritage Natural Dyeing” for Fashion Transformation in Post – Digital Era on
Colloquium 2020 hosted by ARCH College of December 27-30, 2019 organized by Indian
Design & Business, Jaipur. Institute of Management, Sambalpur
• A research Paper of Ms. Sonali Srivastav, Ms. • A research paper by Prof. (Dr.) Binaya Bhusan
Malavika Pradeep, Student, and Ms. Vartika Jena titled “Revival of Sustainable Community
Bhonsle, Student titled “Rise of Hallyu in Business: A case study of Kotpada village”
Bhubaneswar – A Study of Fashion Choices of presented in Clute International Academic
Youth” – was presented at the Korean Cultural Conference at New York, US from August 4-8,
Centre, Delhi on December 7, 2019. 2019.
• Presentation of research paper “Consumer • A research paper authored by Ms. Lipsa
attitudes towards recycled garments” Mohapatra &Dr. Goutam Saha accepted
at 5th International Global Business for presentation in 5th International Global
Environment Conference with the theme Business Environment Conference with
“Entrepreneurship, Resource Planning, and the theme of “Entrepreneurship, Resource
Regional Development” on November 29-30, Planning, and Regional Development”. The
2019 by Ms. Sulagna Saha, Mr. Nand Kishore paper has been presented in IMI conference,
Baraik and Mr. Sumit Kumar. Bhubaneswar on dated November 29-30, 2019.
The paper has been shortlisted for publication.
• A research Paper of Ms. Sonali Srivastav titled
“Discussing perspectives and Representations • A research paper authored by Dr. Santosh Tarai,
of Identity in Web Series–A Narrative Analysis Ms. Harsha Rani & Ms. Lipsa Mohapatra accepted
of Ghoul (2018)” was presented at 3rd for paper presentation in IFFTI 2020 Conference
National Media Conclave organized by IMS, with the theme of “Between Individual and
Bhubaneswar on November 21-23, 2019. Society: Social Justice Through Fashion”.
• A research Paper of Ms. Sonali Srivastav • A research paper authored by Ms. Shirin
titled “Revising the Classroom Pedagogy: An Verma accepted for presentation at Fashion
Experiment in Blending Technology and Student Colloquia, Jaipur on January 28-29, 2020,
Personas” was presented at SACC, School of titled ‘Colours in Fashion and Cultures’ under
Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, the sub theme ‘ Disruption and Innovation’.
Bhubaneswar on December 9-10, 2019.
Seminars & Workshops by Alumni, Industry &
• A research paper of Ms. Aparna Rastogi Expert Lectures:
was presented on “Innovation in Marketing
approaches using social Media” in “National • Mr. Mrinal Mohan delivered a lecture on
Conference on Innovation and Futuristic February 12, 2019 for Semester VIII for Design
Practices in Business and Management Collection and Semester VI for Forecast based
February 8-9, 2020 Allahabad University U.P. design development for FD department.
and paper shortlisted to publish under “Blue
• Expert lecture was organized by Mr. Vikram
berry Publication”.
Charan Singh on February 4, 2019 for Semester
• A research paper of Ms. Aparna Rastogi was VIII of FD for Design Collection
presented in Public Relations Council Of India,
• One day photography workshop was
Bhubaneswar Chapter 2020, on “Social Media
conducted by FC department in association
and Public Relation: Relationship Building”.
with Sony India on April 9, 2019. The resource
• Mr. Sandeep Kidile has presented a research person of the workshop was Mr. Dheeraj Paul,
paper titled “Co-operation - A path breaking an internationally acclaimed photographer
Initiative for Fashion Design Community” at based in New Delhi.
Autex, Ghent, Belgium on June 11-15, 2019.
• An expert lecture was conducted by Ms. Lipsa
• Mr. Goutam Bar has presented a research Hembram, Designer under the subject Fashion
paper titled “Simultaneous Dyeing and Flame- Culture & Costume of FC Semester IV on April
Retardant Finishing of Silk Fabric: An eco - 16, 2019.
friendly Approach” as Oral Presentation at 4th
• An expert lecture was conducted by Ms. Vritti
International Conference on Nature Fibres at
Agarwal, Designer under the subject Trend
Portugal on dated July 1-3, 2019.
Spotting and Reporting of FC Semester IV on
• Ms. Priyanka Kumari presented a paper April 22, 2019.

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• Three days Portfolio Development Workshop interacted with the VII semester students
was conducted by FC department from regarding their Graduation Project do’s &
September 25-27, 2019. Mr. Swapnil Ranjan, don’ts and how to approach companies and
Designer & Founder, BlankBord was the how to make good portfolio.
resource Person of the workshop.
• A hands-on workshop on bamboo was
• An expert lecture on cluster pre-visit orientation conducted with the IV Semester students
was conducted by Ms. Pankaja Sethi, Designer along with the architecture students of Sri Sri
on September 19, 2019 for FC VII Semester University. Mr. Satish Suman Behera (NIFT,
students. • NIFT Bhubaneswar alumni Mr. Faculty), 1 Architect Mr. Amaresh Hathi, 10
Nikhil Bhanja Samanta and Ms. Ritika Anupam
Bamboo Artisans conducted a collaborative
interacted with the TD Students on September,
workshop in association with FMC. Students
13 2019 and October 22, 2019
had a hands-on experience of handling bamboo
• Prof. Dr. Subhasis Ray, XIMB, Bhubaneswar as a material in different formats like structural
called as an eminent expert for the subject and linear. There were live demonstrations by
“Sustainable design” on dated September 19, the artisans.
2019.
• Dr. N. N. Mahapatra, Business Head, Shree
• Mr. Bikram Patnaik, Merchandising director at Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilizers had delivered
NIKE, USA had delivered the expert lecture to an expert lecture to BFT Semester VI on
the student of MFM Semester I-III in the topic Sustainable Fibres.
of “Retail Merchandising and its dynamic use”
on July 31, 2019. • Mr. TurjaBarua, Manager, PWC Kolkata had
delivered an expert lecture to BFT Semester V
• Mr. Nikhil Chauhan from Tommy Hilfiger,
on Internet of Things.
had lectured on Omni Channel and Visual
merchandising. • Class room projects with Madura Clothing,
• Prof. Tapan R. Mohanty, (Sociology of law) at Bhubaneswar on Industrial Engineering, Lean
National Law Institute University, Bhopal had Manufacturing, AQM, Ergonomics by BFT
delivered the expert lecture to the student of department.
MFM semester I in the topic of “legal issues of • TD V Semester Students Visited different
Indian Fashion industry in globalization trade” printing units in Kolkata for Print design and
on August 05, 2019. CAD from November 21-24, 2019. Students
• Mr. Sambit Sathpaty had delivered the expert were accompanied by Mr. Padma charan Majhi.
lecture to student of MFM semester I in the
• TD III semester students visited Mahavir
subject of “Fashion Material Management &
Spinning mills &Auro Textile, Baddi and
Quality” on October 29, 2019.
Paradise 6, Noida from November 2-8, 2019.
• Dr. S P Mishra had delivered the expert lecture Students were accompanied by Ms. Amrita
to student of MFM semester I in the subject of Panda.
“Fashion Material Management & Quality” on
September 16, 2019. • Liva (Aditya Birla Group) gave an opportunity
to Textile design V semester students by
• Mr. Prabin Kumar Rout had delivered the sponsoring classroom project on Print design
expert lecture to student of MFM semester development for Apparel and Home textile
III in the subject of “E Commerce, fashion
collection under Deepening specializations.
promotion mix and social media marketing”
on September 17, 2019. 1. Just Jute Products, 2. Kalatmak Spatial
Designs, 3. Ideal Designs
• Mr. Manas Mohanty, Store Manager of Brand
Factory had delivered the expert lecture to • The students of AD Semester V visited 3
student of MFM-III in the topic of “Issues on Industries in Pondicherry as a part of their
various aspects of Retail Merchandising and Industry Visit during November 4-6, 2019. The
Analysis” on September 25, 2019. Industries were as follows: Hidesign Industries,
• Prof. Sanjay Mohpatra, XIMB had delivered the Svaram Musical Instruments (Auroville),
expert lecture to the student of MFM-III in the Wellpaper (Auroville).
subject of “Various issues on E Commerce and • These linkages led us to get prestigious off
social media marketing” on October 9, 2019.
campus placement in Sabyasachi, Madura
• Ms. Archana Chaudhry one of our alumni Clothing, JJ Exports, Zomato, RED Events.

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Global Connect for 2nd round among top 50 contestants.

• Ms. Ananya Panigrahi and Ms. Mayukhi • Mr. Prashant Kumar Singh, TD V semester and
Chacham, students (Batch 2016-20) completed Ms. Mandira Banik, TD III semester students
the semester exchange programme at FIT, won the 1st Prize in Best out of Waste
New York for the session July 2018–June 2019. competition organised by KVIC, Ministry of
MSME, Govt. of India on dated October 3,
• Ms. Vartika Bhonsle, a student of batch 2017- 2019 at NIFT Campus Bhubaneswar
21 has joined the exchange programme at FIT,
New York for the session July-Dec 2019. • Mr. Uday Kumar and Mr. Akash Himanshu,
TD VII semester students won the 3rd Prize
Student Competitions and Awards in Best out of Waste competition organised
by KVIC, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India
• Ms. Medha Vats and Ms. Vatsala Shukla of on dated October 3, 2019 at NIFT Campus
BFTech (2015-2019) won 1st prize in Toolbox Bhubaneswar
2019 for Department of Fashion Technology.
• Mr Debjit Biswas and Ms. Dixha Rani, TD VI
• Mr. Mohit Khetrapal, FC batch 2018-22 semester student won the 2nd runner up
participated as is a finalist in “Hamdan prize in “Recycling and upcycling garment
International Photography awards (HIPA) collection“ fashion show organised by Sri Sri
Dubai” and “35 Awards 2019 Moscow”. University, Bhubaneswar on dated January 19,
• Sanchita Shukla, Raunak Raj, Sonali Raul, 2020
Sanchita of Semester VI won 1st prize in the • Mr Debjit Biswas, TD VI semester student
fashion show Phronesis 10.0 at International participated in “Koovs goes to college 19“
Management Institute. Print design competition organised by brand
• Kashif Khwaja Rahman and Kuldeep Das (BFT koovs and short listed for 2nd round among
batch 2016-2020) – 1st Position in Business top 50 contestants.
Plan Competition organized by Khadi and • Mr Debjit Biswas TD V semester and Ms. Sweta
Village Industries Commission, Ministry of Kumari TD VII semester students participated
MSME, Govt. of India. in“ Young Italy-India Fashion Lab“ Contest
• Mr. Mohit Khetrapal, FC batch 2018-22 was organised by the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi
chosen as World’s Best Photographer (under on October 20, 2019
20 category) at Siena International Photo • Ms. Juhita Tapadar TD VII semester students
Awards 2019 (SIPA 2019), Italy. participated in“ Young Italy-India Fashion Lab“
• Ms. Malavika Pradeep and her team of FC Contest organised by the Embassy of Italy in
VI semester won second prize in “Brand D” New Delhi on October 20, 2019
Competition held during the Spring Fest of IIT, • Ms. Neha Shaw TD III semester student,
Kharagpur Invited as speaker also to represent India in
• Mr. Chandan Shankar of FC 6th semester won “SDG festival of action“ at United Nations
second prize in “3D Design” Competition held headquarter, Bonn, Germany, dated May 3-5,
during the Spring Fest of IIT, Kharagpur 2019.
• The paper entitled ‘Sustainable sizing of cotton • Ms. Neha Shaw, also trained more than
yarn by pumpkin pulp‘ has been accepted 600 Rural women from different parts India
for oral presentation at 2nd International and Indonesia on “Developing sustainable
Conference on Emerging Trends in Traditional handicraft and home décor products“ during
and Technical Textiles (ICETT 2019). Paper June, 2019 and the products has been of
was authored by Ms. Shrutirupa Pati, TD V showcased in World conference Centre,
semester student. Germany.
• Ms. Dixha Rani, TD VI semester student • Ms. Neha Shaw TD III semester student
Presented a research paper titled “Dyeing of participated in the event of startup pitch in
Silk Fabric with Green Coconut Shell Extract” at SOA University, Bhubaneswar, and she won
International Conference on Functional Textile the competition and awarded with title “Wolf
and Clothing (FTC 2020), IIT Delhi on dated Among the Sheep”. She also won the title of
February 6-9, 2020. Paper was co-authored by “Best startup of Odisha” by the Director of
Mr. Goutam Bar, Assistant Professor. E-cell of SOA University and the committee
member of Make in Odisha in June 2019
• Ms. Aparna Sardar, TD V semester student,
participated in Anchor design Awards 2019 in • Three students named Priyanka Prusty,
September 2019. Her collection got selected TD VI Semster, Swati Sonaly Pradhan and

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Sushreesangita Sahoo of TD IV semester Graduation Project
participated in Gulachhi- Kala Aur Katha Art
Education Camp supported by The Global Like previous years, this year also, all our final
year students has secured graduation projects
Alliance Traffic in Women, Bangkok to help
with notable industries both nationally and
Cyclone Fani affected artisan from December internationally.
23-28, 2019 at Chandaka, Bhubaneswar
Graduation Show
PhD undertaken
All the departments conducted their Graduation
09 faculty members of NIFT Bhubaneswar are Show in the month of May 2019. Total 185 students
pursuing PhD. were participated of various department in the
Graduation Show. The Graduation Show Technova
Cluster 2019 for BFT, Tantu 2019 for TD, COALASCE 2019
for FC, Design collection for FD were organized
• Under the subject Craft Research & successfully with eminent personalities from
Documentation, FC students (Batch 2017-21) various industries like Mr. RanjivKapur, COO
visited Pattachitra, Paper Mache &Cowdung
crafts of Raghurajpur Cluster & Stone Carving Triburg, Mr. Alok Upreti, Brand Head Ashima
Craft of Konark Cluster from July 23-27, 2019 Group, Mr. Debopam Deb, Director PWC, Mr.
and documented the craft. TurjaBarua, Chief Architect PWC, Mr. Rahul Jindal,
Operations Head ABFRL, Mr. Biren Das, Film
• Under the subject Colloquium Paper: Craft Maker, Mr. Debasish Pattanaik, MD of Transform
(Research Paper), FC students (Batch 2016- Furniture Pvt. Ltd, were the chief Guests
20) visited Golden Grass Cluster, Kendrapara,
Odisha during October & November 2019. Infrastructure and Facilities

• TD department conducted 3 days Awareness This year we added a 200 hooks handloom
Workshop for Artisan and Weavers from April jacquard loom along with Computerized card
10- 12, April, 2019. 12 artisans from Nupatna punching machine in Textile design department in
handloom Cluster and Chichinda Cluster December, 20 2019.
participated in the workshop. Notable Projects and consultancies
• For Craft research documentation, TD V Textile Design Department undertook a project
Semester students visited Bargarh handloom tiled “Commercialization of innovative handloom
cluster from July 8-14, 2019. Students were products developed by NIFT Bhubaneswar
guided by Mr. Padma charan Majhi, Assistant in Collaboration with CSB, Bangalore and
Professor and Ms. Amrita Panda, Assistant Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts department,
Professor. Govt. of Odisha”.
• Under the subject Craft based Design Project, Environmental Management and Sustainability in
TD VII semester students visited Bangriposi Campus
handloom cluster, Mayurbhanj, Odisha from
September 13- 15, 2019 and November 7-10, After the super cyclone hit Bhubaneswar on May
3, 2019 which created a lot of destruction to
2019. Students were accompanied and guided
the campus. F&LA department along with the
by by Mr. Padma charan Majhi, Assistant
then Director, Dr. B.B. Jena conceptualized and
Professor. developed Bamboo Dustbins for the complete
• Under subject Print Design Technique and campus. For the outdoor dustbins we used the
Textile Dyeing & Printing, IDM III & IV Semester damaged window frames from cyclone as stands
students visited GopalpurTussar Silk handloom for the same. We along with the TD department
experimented different natural techniques (non-
cluster, Jajpur and Nuapatna handloom Cluster,
chemical) for increasing the life of Bamboo even
Cuttack, Odisha.
in outdoors. We made an attempt to make the
• Mr. Satish Suman Behera, Assistant Professor campus plastic free.
had participated a project in collaboration with
Convocation & Graduation Show
CCI (Craft Council of India). It was regarding
the Cyclone Fani affected area artisans i.e. The Convocation 2019 of NIFT, Bhubaneswar was
Raghurajpur, Puri District Odisha to design conducted on September 17, 2019. Total 185
gifting range using the local craft and get students were graduated. Shri. Pratap Chandra
orders to the artisans directly. 3 crafts are Sarangi, Hon’ble Minister of MSME, Govt. of India
majorly practiced in this village i.epattachitra, was the Chief Guest and Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal,
palm leaf etching & paper mache. Director-IIM, Sambalpur was guest of honour.

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CHENNAI

Significant Landmarks and Achievements of • The annual cultural festival “Spectrum – 2020”
Campus was celebrated as an Inclusive event by inviting
differently-abled students to showcase their
• NIFT, Chennai has been ranked as one of the
talents. Around 150 students participated from
best Fashion Technology Institutes in India which
nine different schools.
was surveyed by Outlook and India Today. NIFT,
Chennai ranked 4th position in India Today • 06 Scheduled Tribe students from Javvad
survey and 5thposition in Outlook survey among Hills and a PWD candidate were tutored to
the top 10 Fashion Institutes in India. get admission into NIFT and also the financial
support was arranged for those candidates
• NIFT Chennai has coordinated and conducted
through the sponsorship from various industries
a wearable art fashion for “Second Edition of
towards the payment of the tuition fee.
Madras Art Guild” at VR Mall, Anna Nagar,
Chennai on January 24, 2020. The garments • Ms. Sai Kruthi of the Knitwear design department
and an art installation are displayed for a month created an inclusive fashion collection for
in VR Mall as a part of the Madras Art Guild visually impaired pre-teen children inspired by
2020, a month long event. the concept of Tamasi Taara. This is an effort to
put forward the feelings of the visually impaired
• Officials from Africa visited NIFT Chennai
that are often otherwise imperceptible.
organized by National Institute of Technical
Teacher Training and Research (NITTTR), • Mr. Harish, Ms. Shelcy Alex and Mr. B. Vishal of
Chennai for curriculum interaction session with MFT displayed their Research Project products
the officials of NIFT Chennai. and the Best of 2 CRDs documents of NIFT,
Chennai were also showcased in NIFT – Toolbox
• During COVID-19 lockdown NIFT, Chennai in
Exhibition 2019 held at NIFT, New Delhi.
association with two of our Alumni Face Masks
of organic fabrics was developed and was • Craft based Graduation project/Design
distributed to Tamil Nadu Govt. Officials in the collection 2020 of 02 students from NIFT
Secretariat. Chennai got selected namely, Ms. Amirtha A.,
TD-VII Semester– Southern zone DC Handicrafts
• NIFT, Chennai launched its Bi-Annual magazine,
& Ms. Nirali Verma of LD-VII – Western zone DC
Third edition, NIFT Reflections-Treble in the
Handicrafts.
month of May, 2019and Fourth edition, NIFT
Reflections-Quatre in the month of November, • NIFT Chennai had organized SWAP SHOP - an
2019. unique, path breaking event, conceived, planned

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and executed by NIFT alumnus of 2019 batch • Lt Col. Gen. A. Arun from OTA Chennai made
under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Divya Satya, a presentation on the topic “Living a Life that’s
had taken place in the NIFT Chennai campus on Purposeful” to the students pursuing GE(M)-
September 12, 2019 for the first time as part of “Personality Development” on February 20,
the 25th year celebrations of NIFT Chennai and 2020.
also keeping in with the spirit of PM Narendra
• Mr. Hariharan Krishnan, a renowned Film
Modi`s call for Swachh Bharat. It was a clothing
Director and Professor handled a session on the
swap event conceived in accordance with the
topic “The Impact of Indian Art and Culture on
current second-hand September movement to
Cinema” to the students (4 batches) pursuing
bring awareness amongst the students about
GE(M) - “Indian History of Art, Architecture and
conscious consumption of apparel. As future
Culture” on February 21, 2020.
designers and people of the apparel and fashion
industry, their impact is crucial in this aspect. • Mr. P. Unni Krishnan, a renowned singer handled
a special session to the students pursuing
• Ms. S. Swetha of AD department won the First
GE(O)-“Music”, on February 27, 2020.
Prize in “NATIONAL JEWELLERY AWARDS
2019” from over 750 entries. • Ms. Madhumitha Gomathinayagam, India’s
First Transgender HR Professional gave special
• NIFT, Chennai has taken initiative to convert
inputs to the students of GE(O)- “Psychology”
leather waste into ART Work. A workshop titled
on February 27, 2020.
‘Recycled Art’ was organized. The students
came out with remarkable output. Infrastructure and Facilities
• NIFT Chennai, put up a stall through Leather • Class rooms/Art rooms– Academic block – 12
Design Department in the international Nos & Annexe building – 16 Nos.
designer fair held at Hotel Grand Chola to
• Labs – Academic block – 25 Nos. &Annexe
display the products designed by the students.
building – 10 nos.
The stall was put up for 3 days of the fair.
The stall was visited by many designers from • Boys Hostel - 92 rooms of two occupancy in
around the world, who is who of the industry each room.
and the public. The young designs were very
New NIFT Campus (Girls Hostel and SMAC
highly appreciated and enquiries for projects,
Building):
workshops and consultancy came forth. Industry
bigwigs also requested students for graduation • Girls Hostel – 210 rooms with high international
projects and internships. standards as per UGC norms, by providing
facilitations like Student Multipurpose Activity
• NIFT Chennai organised Two Days Faculty
Centre (SMAC), Play & Park Area, Indoor
Outbound Program at YELAGIRI HILLS, through
Badminton court, Basket Ball ,Volley Ball Courts,
Variety of Team Building Games and Adventure
Futsal Ground, Gym Equipment, and Cycling
Sports.
Tracks, Also ATM facility, 50 KLD sewage
• The students of GE(O) - “Story Telling” treatment plant (STP) and treated water will
participated in the “International Story Telling be recycled for toilet flushing and gardening
Festival- Under the Alamaram” held on purpose and solar LED street lights. Dining
September 1, 2019 at the Egmore Museum Hall capacity: 330 students, Kitchen capacity:
Theatre organised by Kathai Kalatta, Chennai. 500 students, Solar water system with capacity
of 2x6000 ltrs. Per day; 22KWp Rooftop solar
• The students of GE(O) - “Nature Walk” had
power plant, Stationary Shop, Sanitary Napkins
undertaken an outbound visit to “Crocodile
Dispenser, Physician, Students Psychiatrist
Bank Night Safari” on September 12, 2019 and
Counsellor, Special rooms for physically
a visit to “Turtle Walk” on February 2, 2020.
challenged persons, WI-FI enabled.
• Mr. O.S. Arun, the renowned Carnatic Singer
Facilities available in Main campus :
gave special inputs to the students of GE(O)
-“Music” on September 19-26, 2019. • Canteen, Cafeteria, Juice Shop, Entertainment
Zones, Volley Ball court, ATM, Resource Centre,
• The students of GE(O) “Film Appreciation”
Stationary Shop, Auditorium with 750 seating
participated in the International Short film
capacity, Mini conference hall with 90 seating
festival at Tagore Film Centre, NFDC, Raja
capacity, WI-FI enabled, CCTV Cameras in
Annamalai Puram on October 19, 2019.
prominent areas, Replacement of old lights
• Ms. Manjari Chandrasekhar, a renowned into LED Lights, Physician, Students Psychiatrist
Classical Dancer gave special inputs on Counsellor.
“Performing Arts” to the students of GE(M) -
• The Sanitary Napkin burner has been installed
“Indian History of Art, Architecture and Culture”
in all the women restroom of NIFT Chennai
on October 31, 2019
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Campus (Main Building, Annexe Building & Project Cost INR 4, 00,000.
NIFT Girls Hostel).
Major achievements in Student Competitions and
Short-term Programmes Awards
NIFT Chennai offers (i) 2 year full time Diploma • Ms. Deepthi Krishnan, FD- VII won 1st place
Programme in “Fashion Fit & Style” and (ii) 1 year in “Be your own contest, under 25XFAED”, an
full time PG Diploma Programme in “Apparel online competition held on January 3, 2020.
Production & Merchandising”.
• Ms. Simran, FD - V, won the cash prize Rs.
Major Projects 5000/- in the Designer Shilpa Vummiti with
Ganesh Toasty held on November 12, 2019 at
The list of projects handled:
Kilpakkam, Chennai.
• E-content Development for Fashion Design &
• Ms. Shwetha, AD - VIII, won 1st prize in National
Technology Subjects – 2nd Phase, for the client
Jewelry Award -2019-student category with a
Ministry of Human Research Development
cash prize of worth Rs. 50,000/-
under NME-ICT. Project Cost INR 1, 16, 55,000.
• Ms. Garima Gunjan, AD-VIII, won 1st Prize
• Upgrading the skills and Training in Traditional
with a cash prize in Nakuras Jewelry making
Arts & Crafts for Development (USTTAD) for
competition held in Chennai during the month
the client Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt.of
of October-2019. Ms. Kavitha won 2nd and Ms.
India. Project Cost INR 17, 05,500.
Swarnima won 3rd prize in the same competition
• “Diagnostic Study” PTSLP – Development of with a cash prize respectively.
Sea Shell Craft Products - PHASE I Project for
• The students of LD–VI participated in the CLE
the Client Post Tsunami Sustainable Livelihoods
all India design competitionDesign Award 2019
Programme (PTSLP) Govt. of Tamilnadu, Project
held on January 29, 2020 at CLRI, and won the
cost INR 1,00,000.
Awards in the Categories given below.
• “Design & Development of Convocation Attire”
Best Leather Design Garments - Ms. Khhayati
Project for the Client M/s. IIT, Tirupati. Project
Bansal - won 1st Prize.
Cost INR 3, 00,000.
Best Leather Design Garments - Ms. Fatimah Zahra
• “Development of colour forecast for Indian
- won 1st Prize
market (south and north) and development
of an open access colour forecast for Nippon • Ms. Addanki Sai Deekshitha, KD-VIII won 1st
as a free reference for the end users, interior Prize in Poster Contest at FTC2020 held at IIT
designers and distributors” project for the Delhi on February 9, 2020.
client M/s. Nippon India limited, Project Cost • Ms. Devika Suresh, FC-VI & Ms. Meenal
INR 18, 00,000. Chandra, FC-IV participated in the dance
• “PTSLP – Sea Shell Craft - Design Intervention competition held at WCC College on February
& Skill Development Training and Post training 3, 2020 and Ethiraj College on February 7, 2020
follow up” for the client IFAD assisted Post respectively and won the second prize in WCC
Tsunami Sustainable Livelihoods Programme College.
(PTSLP), Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Project Cost INR • Ms. R. Nameetha, student of PG – Diploma
47, 75,000. (Apparel Production & Merchandising), won
First place in the District level Judo competition
• “Conceptualization, Theme building, Integrated
(Chief Minister’s Trophy) held at Salem, TN
Display, Activity and Experience design for the
during February 13-14, 2020.
Destination Experience” at Sterling Resorts,
Mussorie for the Client M/s. Sterling Resorts. • Mr. Mohit Rajesh Isrami, MFM-I won the Mr.
Project Cost INR 6, 00, 000. Future title during the Fresher’s day on August
28th 2019.
• “Customized Intensive Executive Training
• Ms. Varshne B, FD-VII, participated in pop-up
Program” Project for the client M/s. Saraogi
exhibition held on August 10, 2019 at Puma
Uniform Private Limited. Project Cost INR 2,
Shuffle at Bangalore and participated in Lakme
00,000.
Fashion week W/F’19 from August 21-25, 2019
• “Design & Development of Convocation Attire” at Mumbai.
Project for the Client M/s. IISER, Tirupati. • Ms. Athavi, FD-VI, participated in the IBCI
Project Cost INR 3, 00,000. seminar on “Image development and soft skills”
• “Uniform Design” for the client Department held on January 8, 2020 at Nugambakkam,
of Public Distribution System (PDS), Govt. of Chennai.
Tamilnadu Project Cost INR 50,000 and for the • Mr. Ritu Raj, FD-VI, selected for the 2nd round
client M/s. Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai. by the WOW jury for the National Design Talent

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contest on February 29, 2020 organized by for the following clusters: Craftsmen from
the FDCI. Garment has been produced and Temple Jewelry, Vadachery, Nagerkoil and
submitted for review for the 2nd round. Cane Craft & Kora Grass Mat Weaving
• Ms. Simran, FD-V, participated in Cause for Craft, Thaikkal & Kolidam by Department of
Pause on October 18-19, 2019 at Amethyst, Accessory design; Master artisan from Rajan
Chennai and received a certificate. Arts & Crafts on Paper Mache & Metal Works,
Tanjore dolls, Well Paper Artisans of Auroville
• The LD department was given a participatory
on Visual Merchandising Ideas, Jewelry design
award for putting up a stall and exhibiting
by Department of Fashion Communication and
the products in the designers fair at the India Sirumugai silk Saree weavers by Department
International Leather Fair, Chennai Fashion management studies.
• Ms. Serena D’Souza, TD-IV participated in the
Competition Vox, Western Music Solo and was • The students of Design departments undertook
selected as a Finalist held on January 9, 2020 at a two-week craft cluster visit for sensitization
Chennai organized by IIT, Madras. of rural aesthetics of the country, cultural and
social understanding of the villages, the life
• Ms. Nameetha & Ms. Venika Sri participated in of the artisans and the craft practice to make
the Jute Fair held on December 12-13, 2019 at diagnostic reports. The following are the crafts
Chennai. visited: Cane Craft and Kora Grass Mat Weaving
• The students of MFM along with Design at Thaikkal and Kollidam; Temple Jewelry at
students have contributed for the articles in the Nagerkoil; Bead Jewellery, Pottery, Bronze
Reflections Magazine edition. Idol Making handicrafts at Salem; Palm leaf
• Mr. Pulkit Vasudeva and Ms. Shruthi R, MFM-I crafts, Manapad and Chettinad; Bronze casting
participated in the semi-finals of “Fresh Face” at Swamimalai; Well paper crafts & Terrakota
Competition held on September 18, 2019. cluster at Puducherry and Paper Mache cluster
at SingaperumalKovil
Graduation Projects and Graduation Events
• An in-field activity taken up by the VII Semester
NIFT, Chennai celebrated the achievements of students of Design departments visited clusters
their graduating batch of students of Design, with pre-conceptualized designs based on the
Technology and management on May 24, 2019. skill mapping and gap analysis of the identified
250 students undertook their graduation projects craft cluster. Our students contributed and
that were showcased in Exhibitions and Seminars. worked in collaboration with the clusters of
Several Industry Members, Experts & Star Alumni handloom weaving with Chennimalai, Tie
graced the event. The award-winning students and Dye with natural dyes at Auroville, Lungi
were presented with a Trophy and Merit Certificate. weaving at Cuddalore, Kalamkari of Sri Kalahasti
Craft Cluster Initiative- Activities, Workshops and Impact and developed a range of products keeping in
connect with the trend forecasts and market
Concern for social responsibilities is seen in the analysis.
grass root level as ‘Craft Cluster Initiative’. Our
curricula allow the students to work in collaboration • Facilitated and organized Craft bazaars in the
with the artisans and weavers from different pockets month of February, 2020 and the following
of India. On one end, ‘Craft Cluster Initiative’ crafts participated: Sea Shell Craft, Paper
engages artisans and weavers to broaden their Mache & Metal Works, Thanjavur Painting and
knowledge base and channelize their efforts into Wood Carving, Crochet products, Cane craft
more market friendly and profitable ventures, on and Kora Grass Mat, Palm leaf crafts and Silk
the other, it promotes a culture of understanding sarees from Sirumugai.
and appreciating the arts and crafts of Tamilnadu PhD Pursuing and Completed
amongst students.
16 faculty members are pursuing PhD from
Craft cluster Initiative was very active in NIFT, different Universities and 16 faculty members have
Chennai by conducting Craft Research Document, completed PhD including one faculty who had
Craft Awareness workshops, Craft Based Design completed in 2019.
Project and Craft Bazaar.
Publications and Paper Presentations
• The foundation Programme students visited
• Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan, Head (RC), published a
craft clusters in the vicinity to sensitize the craft
paper titled “Stem Skill Workers: A new breed of
practice through interactions with the artisans
Information User” inproceedings of the National
and understanding their challenges. Craft
Conference on “Innovative Librarianship in
Clusters of Kanchipuram, Gummidipoondi,
the Knowledge Society: Enhancing Teaching,
Anakaputhur, and Thiruvannamalai were
Learning and Research (NCILKS)” edited by S
adopted for the same.
A Fazlur Rahiman et al. Coimbatore: Sri Krishna
• Artisans awareness Workshop was organized College of Engineering and Technology. Pp,

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2019. 618-622. paper on “Curves and Curvature” in Functional
Textiles and Clothing 2020 held at IIT Delhi.
• Mr. K. Arul, Assistant Professor (KD), published a
paper titled “Comparing the Higher Education • Ms. Vijayalakshmi. R, Assistant Professor (LD),
Quality Accreditation Parameters of India with presented a paper on “Applying Kurumba
other Global Accreditation Agencies” in the Tribal Painting in Saree using Jacquard Weaving
International online Multidisciplinary Journal - Technique” in the 2nd International Conference
Review of Research. Vol. 8(8), 2019. on Functional Textiles and Clothing 2020 held
• Dr. Amit Kumar Anjanee, Assistant Professor at IIT, Delhi
(DFT) and Ms. Swati Kumari, student of MFT • Dr. M. Aravendan, Professor (LD), presented a
published a paper titled “Reduction on COGS paper on “Design and technology education for
(Cost of Goods Sold) for Men’s Casual Shirt in Footwear & leather product Industries-Present
Apparel Retail Business” in International Journal Trends, Challenges and Future Directions” at
of Innovative Science and Research Technology, the LERIG -2020 organized by CLE-CLRI.
2019.
• Mr. Sankara Narayanan T.R, Associate Professor
• Dr. A. Sasirekha, Assistant Professor (FMS) (LD), presented a paper on “Measures for
published a paper titled “A Study on factors sustainable development in the Leather
influencing employee satisfaction level and Products Industries” at the LERIG -2020
turnover with respect to Garment Manufacturing organized by CLE-CLRI.
units in Chennai” in the “International
Journal of Research In computer application • Mr. Sankara Narayanan T.R, Associate Professor
& Management” of the Journal), Vol.10 (8), (LD), submitted an abstract on “Challenges
pp. 5-9, 2019 and a paper titled “Analysis on and Opportunities for inclusive education
decision-making styles and clothing choice of persons with different disabilities” and
criteria of working women in buying apparel it was accepted for presentation. Mr. V. R.
in Chennai” in the “Journal of Information and Karthikeyarayan – Associate Professor (FC),
computational science”, Vol.10 (1), pp.192-203, presented a paper titled “Education on digital
2020. culture and social media” in the National
seminar on “Impress ICSSR” held at Annamalai
• MFM students who have opted IDM-
University, Chidambaram, a paper titled “Mobile
AD department worked and released a
computing” at International Conference on
Comprehensive report on “Trend directions
computational intelligence (ICCCI-2019) at
and observations on Impact of COVID 19” in
Alagappa University, Karaikudi and a paper
multiple domains during Quarantine break.
titled “The Role of Emerging Technologies in
• MFM Students - Ms. Feba George has fashion and textile education” in a National
contributed as a Creative Director along with Conference of fashion, apparel textiles 2020
Editors Prachi Gehlot, Sharanya Dey, Shubangi held at Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Swaroop and Swati Singh worked on 4th edition
5th Edition of NIFT Reflections – Cinque, a • Mr. V. R. Karthikeyarayan – Associate Professor
special edition of reflections as a newsletter (FC), presented a paper titled “Education on
during Quarantine time under the guidance of digital culture and social media” in the National
Mr. Jayaraj, Assistant Professor & SDAC. seminar on “Impress ICSSR” held at Annamalai
University, Chidambaram, a paper titled “Mobile
• MFM Students - Ms. Durga Sri Pandiyan T S, computing” at International Conference on
Ms. Kaviya S, Ms. Neha C, Ms. Poiyamozhi P computational intelligence (ICCCI-2019) at
S, Ms. S Sujithra & Mr. Shyma Vijaya Raghavan Alagappa University, Karaikudi and a paper
contributed articles in the Reflections Magazine titled “The Role of Emerging Technologies in
Reflection- 3rd edition. fashion and textile education” in a National
• Dr. G. SaiSangurai, Associate Professor (FD), Conference of fashion, apparel textiles 2020
presented a paper on “Celebrity Influence on held at Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Consumer’s Behaviour in Fashion Procuring and • Dr. Divya Satyan, Professor (DFT), presented
Styling” in the National Academic Conference a paper titled “A study of the sustainable
on “Fashion, Accessories, Clothing and Textiles” alternatives for disposable sanitary pads” in the
held at Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya International Seminar on “Towards Sustainable
College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore anda Women health: decoding the menstruation
paper on “Investigation of Drape Behavior
Taboo” organized by Maharaja Bijli Pasi Govet.
of Seamed Knitted Fabrics having Different
P.G College (associated with Lucknow University),
Structure” at the International Conference held
Lucknow. The paper got published in the special
at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Chennai.
issue of the International Multilingual refereed
• Ms. Aishwarya Raghunath, KD VIII presented a journal Vidyawarta in April 2019.

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• Dr. D. Samuel Wesley, Professor and Ms. J. The List of faculty members who attended the
Harshini, student of MFT presented a paper training/development programme are as below:
titled “Ergonomically Design of Merchandiser
1. Dr. G. Sai Sangurai, Associate Professor (FD),
Handling System” in a National conference
attended the domestic training on “Functional
on “Seeing Artificial Intelligence in Fashion”
& Technical Textiles – Design structure, Testing
at NIFT, Kannur. He co-authored with Mr. P.
& Applications” at IIT, Sonipat from December
Gowtham, BFT alumni presented a paper titled
7– 9, 2019 at New Delhi.
“Prototype development of dual function
sustainable sewing machine” in the 2nd 2. Ms. Pratheepa Raj, Assistant Professor (FD),
International Conference on Functional Textiles attended the TOT for “Women’s wear Couture
& Clothing held at IIT Delhi. Sewing” from July 15–20, 2019 at NIFT, New
Delhi.
• Mr. T. Murugan, Associate Professor (DFT),
3. NIFT Chennai organized training on
presented a paper on “Studies on the Influence
“customized Domestic Training for Digital
of reinforcement characteristics on mechanical
Design” to the faculty members of Leather
properties of Banana fibre nonwoven composite
Design Department.
structures” at International Conference on
“Advances in Materials Research (ICAMR19)” 4. Prof. Dr. M. Aravendan and Ms. R. Vijayalakshmi,
held at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Assistant Professor, (LD) attended the TEQIP-
Sathyamangalam, a paper on “Studies on the short programme training on Ergonomics
Influence of reinforcement characteristics in Design & Engineering Education at IIT,
on mechanical properties of Banana fibre Guhuwati.
non-woven composite structures” in 2nd 5. Ms. Vijayalakshmi R, Assistant Professor (LD),
International conference on Recent Trends in attended the training on “Leather Garments
Metallurgy, Material Science and Manufacturing Pattern Design Program (Manual)” conducted
(IMME19) held at NIT Trichy. He co-authored at CSIR – CLRI Chennai for a period of 6 weeks
with Ms. P. Keerthiga, a student of MFT, also from June 26–August 2, 2019 and attended a
presented a paper titled “Studies on Fit and two day workshop on “3D printing” in KCG
Comfort on Sports Bra” in the International College of Technology on May 27-28, 2019.
conference on Skills for clothing Sector – 6. Mr. K. Nandakumar & Ms. J. S. Subashini,
Transforming the Training functions (ICSCS- Assistant Professor (KD) attended ToT on ‘Warp
2020), held at Alagappa University, Karaikudi. Knitting’ held at Karl Mayers India Pvt. Ltd,
• Mr. T. Murugan, Associate Professor (DFT), has Ahmedabad, Gujarat from June 17– 21, 2019.
served as a Resource Person in the Two Day 7. Mr. Sridhar Amanchy, Assistant Professor
International Conference on “Skills for Clothing (KD), attended the TOT on “Sports Textiles”
Sector – Transforming the Training Functions conducted at Wool Research Association,
(ICSCS- 2020) organised by Alagappa Institute Centre of Excellence for Sportech, Mumbai,
of Skill Development, Alagappa University, from December 30–January 3, 2020.
Karaikudi.The Title of the Paper: Modern 8. Prof. Sunitha Vasan, Mr. K. Arul & Mr. K.
Methods of Training for Clothing Sector. Nandakumar from KD Department and all
• Dr. A. Sasirekha, Assistant Professor (FMS), faculty from Department of Fashion Technology
presented a paper titled, “A study on attended the Demo Training on the software
Entrepreneurial Attitude Orientation and its ‘Optitex’ conducted by the Optitex company
influencing factors among students” in the from January 20–21, 2020.
National Conference on Metamorphosis of 9. Dr. G. Krishnaraj, Associate Professor, (TD)
Modern Management and Research (3MR)” attended the Training programme on “Functional
held at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology & Technical Textiles-Design, Structure, Testing
– Sathyamangalam. & Applications” on December 7–9, 2019 at IIT
Campus, Delhi.
Faculty Development
10. Prof. Dr. Martin Jeyasingh Mathews
The following faculty members completed their (FC), attended the Domestic training on
Faculty attachment training for a period of two Communication Design for IT & Media
weeks in different Companies: (i) Ms.Padmapriya M, professionals at IDC, IIT Mumbai from July 25-
Assistant Professor – DFT at M/s. Ramjee Leathers 27, 2019.
& Suppliers, Chennai, (ii) Ms.ShwetaJagadesh,
11. Mr. V. R. Karthikeyarayan, Associate Professor
Assistant Professor – AD at M/s. Roopam Ceramics
(FC), attended the Visual Merchandising training
Studio, Chennai, (iii) Dr. A. Sasirekha, Assistant
at NIFT, New Delhi from July 15-24, 2019.
Professor – FMS at M/s. Celebrity Fashions Ltd,
Chennai and Mr. T. P. Balachandar, Assistant 12. Mr. D. Praveen Nagarajan, Assistant Professor
Professor – LD at M/s. Sanghavi Shoe Accessories and Mr. T. Murugan, Associate Professor (DFT),
Pvt. Ltd, Vellore. attended a training programme on “Natural

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Fibre Composites – Recent Technology for 24. Dr. Amit Kumar Anjanee, Assistant Professor,
Sustainability and Eco-friendly environment” DFT visited Madagascar, Mauritius, Jordon and
from June 24-29, 2019 at Sai Ram Engineering Egypt from January 18–30, 2020 for Overseas
college, Chennai, sponsored by AICTE, Govt. of Industry and Alumni Liaison.
India. 25. Prof. Dr. S. Angammal Santhi & Mr. S.
13. Mr. T. Murugan, Assistant Professor & Ms. Jayaraj, Assistant Professor (FMS) attended
M. Padmapriya, Assistant Professor (DFT) a Customized Domestic Training program on
attended TOT for Pattern Making & Garment “Digital Marketing, social media marketing and
Construction for Loungewear from July 17-19, E-commerce” between July 8-12, 2019 at NIFT
2019 at NIFT, New Delhi. Bhuvaneshwar.
14. Mr. D. Praveen Nagarajan, Assistant Professor 26. Dr. A. Sasirekha, Assistant Professor (FMS),
& Mr. S. Prabhakar, Assistant Professor (DFT) attended a TOT for on “Supply chain and
attended TOT for Artificial Intelligence and value chain and operations research” between
IoT’s from August 5–9, 2019. January 27-31, 2020 at NIFT Hyderabad and
15. Prof. R. Russel Timothy (DFT) went to JUKI Digital a TOT on “Business Analytics, Big Data and
Expo to attend Seminar on New Products & Ja Digital Management” from June 24-28, 2019 at
Nets 2.0 held at Hotel Radha Regent, Chennai NIFT Chennai.
on September 7, 2019 along with students of 27. Prof. B. N. Malarselvi organised a TOT on
MFT – I. “Business Analytics, Big Data and Digital
16. Mr. S. Prabhakar, Assistant Professor (DFT), Management” from June 24-28, 2019 at NIFT,
attended and coordinated a ToT on “Data Chennai.
Analytics & R” for the period from December Brief note on Seminars and Workshops by Alumni,
26-28, 2019 at NIFT, Chennai. Industry and International Experts
17. Prof. Dr. Divya Satyan and Dr. Amit Kumar
• The department of AD organized
Anjanee, Assistant Professor (DFT) attended
the workshop on “Emerging trends in advanced o Expert lecture on “Craft Research
Manufacturing” is being organized by IIT Documentation” by Ms. Lakshmi
Madras on January 7, 2020 at the IIT research Krishnamurthy and on “Portfolio
park. Development” & “IDM (Home Accessories)”
18. Prof. Mr. R. Russel Timothy, Professor and Mr. S. by Mr. Prathap Chandran for AD - VII
Prabhakar, Assistant Professor (DFT) attended students,
ToT on “Apparel Production Planning & Control o Two-day workshop on “Ceramic” by Mr.
(Fast React Software)” held at NIFT, New Delhi Gukanraj, Expert and on “Jewelry Basis” by
campus from January 6-8, 2020. Mr. Vasudevan, Expert for AD – III students,
19. Prof. Dr. D. Samuel Wesley, and Mr. T. Murugan, • The department of FD organized
Associate Professor (DFT) attended ToT on
o Two-day workshop on “Jacket Designing”
“Stitch less Product & Technology” held at
by Mr. Sheyed Kudus as a part of the subject
NIFT, New Delhi from January 8-10, 2020.
“Menswear Design & Development” for FD
20. Mr. T. Murugan, Associate Professor (DFT) - VII students.
participated in the International Conference o Two-day workshop on “Painting & Art
on “Skills for Clothing Sector - Transforming Work” by the Artisans from Pondicherry
the Training functions (ICSCS 2020) on January &Thanjavur for FD students.
23, 2020, and given keynote presentation on
the topic “Methods of Training for Clothing • The department of LD organized
Sector”. o Expert lecture and demonstration on
21. Dr. Amit Kumar Anjanee, Assistant Professor, “Leather Lifestyle Products Design Process
attended a technical seminar organised and Product communications” by Ms.
by TOLIC at Drug Development Institute, Raquel Cozar, Founder & Designer of
Arumbakkam, Chennai on February 20, 2020. Cozarllado of Spain for their department
22. All the faculty members of DFT Attended students
Faculty Development Programme on IoT, • The department of KD organized
Mechantronics I-II course at SRM Institute of
Science & Technology, Chennai for the period o Expert lecture on “Quality Assurance” by
from June 3-10, 2019 to gain an insight into the Mr. Vinoth, Director - Ralph Lauren, Greater
Mechatronics/Automation and Robotics areas. New York, USA for KD - VII students through
skype,
23. Mr. S. Prabhakar, Assistant Professor, DFT
o Demo Workshop on “Trends in Hair & Make
Attended Faculty Development programme on
up” by Ms. Vedya Balakumar, Expert and on
Multivariate Analysis Using R from June 24-29,
“Fashion Photography” by Ms. Priya Banik
2019, in PSIT, Kanpur.

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Radhakrishnan, Expert for KD VII students Client: Global and Indian” by Mr. Rajesh
o Expert lecture on “How to conduct Socio- Srinivasan Marketing Evangelist, Author
Economic Research among artisans of Rural IIM - Lucknow Alumnus and on “Digital
area” by Prof. Dr. K. Jyothi Sivagnanam, Marketing” by Mr. Shivaramani QuantiInc,
HoD - Department of Economics, University Bangalore for MFM-III students
of Madras and on “Business Accounting o Expert lecture on “Over viewof Strategic
and Fund Management” by Mr. V. Suresh, Management in Industry” by Mr. V. S.
Expert for the KD - VII students Kumar, Former VP, Ashok Leyland, Chennai
o Expert lecture on “Overview of various for MFM-III students.
quality parameters for Textile Products” by o Expert lecture on “Financial Plan & Sources
Mr. Srinivasan – Lab Manager, SGS for KD VI of Funding for Entrepreneurship” by
students Mr. V. Suresh Proprietor M/s Suresh V &
o Expert lecture on “Pre-Visit Orientation to Associates, Chartered Accountants Chennai
Craft Cluster” by Mr. V. V. Ramani, Designer/ for MFM students.
Freelance Artist, Ramani Studio for KD V o Expert lecture on “Transaction Analysis” by
students through skype, Ms. Hema Manu Anand, Chief Executive
Officer/Entrepreneur/ Trainer and Coach
• The department of FC organized
at M/s. Turnkey 4 Sales, Chennai for MFM-I
o Expert lecture on “Basics of Graphic students.
Design” by Mr. Boopathy Freelance Graphic o Expert lecture on “Interactions with
Designer for FC III students Successful as well as Unsuccessful
o Expert lecture on Digital Design & Entrepreneur” by Ms. Vedhavalli Vasan,
Communication by Mr. Ram Keshav for FP Director M/s. V. Design, Chennai for MFT-I
students students.
o Expert lecture on “Content creation and o Expert lecture on “Statistical tools -Fashion
management for a lifestyle magazine” by Business Research and IT Applications”
Mr. BabuJayakumar, Ex. Chief Editor and on & “Technological Intervention, Business
“Traditional weaves of South India” by Ms. Strategies with respect to 6 P’s in retail” by
Sreemathy Mohan, Expert for FC students Dr. M. Ramakrishnan, Assistant Professor,
Department of Mathematics, RKM
• The department of Fashion Technology
Vivekananda College, Chennai for MFM-I
o Expert lecture on “Apparel CAD” by Mr. N. students .
Murugaiyan for BFT - VII students o Expert lecture on “Entrepreneurial Success
o Expert lecture on “SCAP” and “Plant Stories, Sustainable Business Practices” by
Layout” by Mrs. Poojitha Varatharajan and Ms. Veena Balakrishnan, Founder Everwards
on on “APPC & Lean Management” by and Two’s Company India - A Zero-waste
Mr. Ilangovan, Consultant for BFT - V & III lifestyle solution and Ecommerce store for
students MFM students.
o Expert lecture on “IDM - E-Commerce” by
• Expert lecture on “Vegetable Carving” by
Mrs. VeenaBalakrishnan for BFT - V students
Mr. T. Lakshminathan, a professional chef and
o Expert lecture on “PMGC-II” by Mr. Kalaai
on “Towel Art” organized for the students of
Selvan for BFT - III students
GE(O) -“Making Sense of “Food Fashion &
o Expert lecture on “Garment” by Mr. N.
Entrepreneurship”.
Murugaiyan, Consultant and on “Pattern &
Advanced PM & GC, ” by Mr. T. KalaiSelvan • Expert lecture on “The impact of sustainability
for MFT - II students in fashion” by Mr. Naushad Ali, for the students
of GE (Optional) “Sustainability Studies”. An
• The department of Fashion Management
up-cycling workshop was also orgainsed for the
Studies organized
students.
o Expert lecture on “Understanding Human
• Few members of the LGBTQ community from
Brain” by Ms. Anitha Yazhini D, Physiatrists,
the “Nirangal”, NGO, briefed on the final
Chennai and on “GST & Entrepreneurship
project on “Supporting the LGBTQ community”
Finance” by Mr. V. Suresh Proprietor
for the students of GE-(O) “Psychology”.
M/s Suresh V & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, Chennai for MFM-II students • Mr. Vikram Sridhar, the renowned expert
o Expert lecture on “Current practices of interacted with the students of GE(O) - “Story
value chain management and its impact on Telling” on September 26, 2019.
organizational performance” by Ms. Kavita
• Dr. Madhupriya a leading Gynecologist handled
Senthil Owner and Operations Manager
a special session on the topic “Safety and
Antara, Chennai for MFM-II students
prevention- Substance abuse” to the students
o Expert lecture on “Luxury Brand Advertising
pursuing GE(O) “Psychology”.
Promotion and Luxury Pricing, The Luxury

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Major Industry Linkages research & IT applications”. The projects were
offered by our Alumni (Budding Entrepreneurs)
NIFT Chennai organized more than 50 visits in and
around Chennai and established virtuous network owning the brands - Oh My Shawarma and
with various industries, some of the significant Crazy Punch. The students executed the
names are: M/s. Evolv Clothing Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, projects according to the requirement of
M/s. Viia Dysn Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, M/s. Mantra, the alumni. Periodically they progress was
Kerala, M/s. Rouka by Sreejith Jeevan, Kochi, reviewed by the entrepreneurs and the report
Kerala, M/s. Rainne by Ritika, Chennai, M/s. GATSBY was submitted to them. Both the alumni had
Collections, Chennai, M/s. Ambattur Clothing given feedback that the results are rational.
Ltd., Chennai, M/s. Boat Song, Kottayam, Kerala,
M/s. Indegene, New Delhi, M/s. Ajio (Reliance 8. The students of GE(O) -“Sustainability Studies”
Retail Ltd.) Bengaluru, , M/s. VF Brands India Pvt. visited to Auroville Pondicherry on November
Ltd., Bengaluru, M/s. Celebrity Fashions Pvt. Ltd., 2, 2019.
Chennai, M/s. Montage, Chennai, M/s. Jodi, Pune,
9. The students of GE(O) - “Making Sense of
M/s. Tamasq Pvt. Ltd., M/s. Future Lifestyle Fashion
“Food Fashion & Entrepreneurship” visited a
Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, M/s. Amortela, Chennai, M/s.
Aruni, New Delhi, Mehrasons Jewellers, Flinto Box, Mass food production factory at Tiruporur on
AKFD Studio, pallavifoley, filk merchandising, Studio November 16, 2019.
Ebony, Unique creation, Sunshine Boulevard, Viswa 10. The students of GE(O) - “Leadership” visited
& Devji (GEM Mount), Madura Fashion & Lifestyle (
“Officers Training Academy” on September
Aditya Birla Group), TI Cycles of India.
5th 2019 and INS Rajali Naval Air Station,
1. The students of Fashion Design department Arakkonam, on February 20, 2020.
undergone Internship at M/s. Indira Cotton
Mills Ltd., Chennai, Printing & Dyeing Unit of 11. The GE(O) “Nature Walk” the students visited
M/s. White House, Kelambakkam, Chennai, “Pallikaranai Marsh Land” and “Vedanthangal”,
S.M. Lulla Leather Industries World Wide, the bird sanctuary on February 27, 2020.
Chennai to have industrial exposure and
practical knowledge of various subjects. 12.
Three batches of students of GE(M)-
“Personality Development” visited Officers’
2. The students of Leather Design Department Training Academy - “Passing out Parade of
undergone internship/ industry visit to M/s. K. Officers – POP” on March 3, 2020.
H. Leather Goods for the subject “Footwear
Design Studio” to have industrial exposure to The Sustainability Aspect and Green Campus
students. Activities
3. The students of Knitwear Design Department • The following are the initiatives taken by NIFT
undergone internship at Home Shakthi Dyeing, Chennai to make the campus eco-friendly:
Fresh Print LLP, SRG Apparels, NAP Avinashi,
Aruvi Finishing, Knitting Unit at SIDCO, SKG - Solar Water Heater in the hostel
Terry Knits, Deepa Finishes and SRG Cutting & - Solar Lights in the compound wall of NIFT
Embroidery Unit for the practical exposure in - Waste water recycling
various subjects as per the IE Policy. - Waste Management “Wealth out of Waste”
4. The students of Textile Design Department - Art Installations in campus made out of
visited M/s. Lakshmi Textiles, Arni, M/s, Thuli, scrap
Chennai, “Craft Bazaar” Painted & Printed - Effluent treatment plant (ETP)
Textiles related at Cooptex Campus, Egmore, - Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
Chennai, M/s. Vasthrakala Exports, Chennai for - Encouraging use of steel plates, spoons,
the practical exposure in various subjects. Tumbler, for canteen and other service
areas.
5. The students of Fashion Communication
Department visited, The Farms at, for the • Maintenance of classrooms & labs are regularly
subject, “Design Strategy & System Thinking”, carried out during all the semester breaks.
also visited Kalyan Jewellers, “The Hindu”
• Any defect in furniture, machineries and
press, Chennai
equipment will be identified and the repair/
6. The students of BFT Department visited Q-Fab maintenance works will be carried out.
Vestures Pvt, Ltd., Chennai to get exposure to • Maintenance / Cleaning of departments is a
Industrial activities and functions as part of the method of team building among staff members.
course curriculum.
• Sustainability Aspects in Research & Projects
7. The students of MFM-I took live classroom • Include Internships, PhD works, Graduation
projects for the subject “Fashion business Projects, Design Collection etc.

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GANDHINAGAR

Significant Landmarks and Achievements AD-6, Prize money Rs. 75,000/-.

• Ms. Dikshya Sahu, Mr. Tanmay Jagetia & • Winners of Titan NVisage, 2019 Inter Design
Ms. Pragati Sharma Semester VIII, NIFT School Competition - 2nd Runner up Tanvi
Gandhinagar secured the place in top 16 Maisheri AD-8, Prize money Rs. 50,000/-
projects selected for first ever showcase of
NIFTTOOLBOX 2019 under the themes Future • NIFT Gandhinagar organized the annual
Shape of Apparel & IT Enabled Transformation “Craft Bazaar” on the February 16-17, 2019
in Apparel. to promote various crafts of Gujarat. A total
of 22 artisans from 12 craft clusters from all
• Ms. Dikshya Sahu, Semester VIII, NIFT over Gujarat participated in the event. The
Gandhinagar secured 1st position in NIFT crafts included Panja Patka durrie from Bhuj,
TOOLBOX 2019, the event that showcases Tangaliya weaving Surendranagar, Mata ni
the best graduation projects of design, Pachedi - Kalamkari, Ahmedabad; Block
management and technology students Making –Pethapur, Rogan Art Nirona-Bhuj etc.
• The patentable invention: Automatic Loose
• The Social club contributed generously to the
Thread Removal Machine for Knit Garments of
Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund as part of
Mr. Tanmay Jagetia (2017-2019) & Mr. Ankur
the 3-week long Kerala flood relief donation
Makhija, Assistant Professor, DFT got cleared
camp. A Blood donation campaign was held on
in TIFAC Patent Assessment Committee held
on March 04, 2020 for complete specification Campus in association with Red Cross Society.
filing as a patent. • A 4km ‘Unity Run’ was conducted in October
• Ms. Swati Joshi B.F.Tech. Semester VII, NIFT in honour of Sardar Vallabhai Patel. The Girls’
Gandhinagar secured 2nd position in All India volleyball and throw ball teams participated
Time SSD contest for NIFT DFT (B.F.Tech. & and won in DAIICT, KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY,
M.F.Tech.) Students. IIM, GNLU, and PDPU. CONVERGE 18, the
inter-campus Meet was successful for the
• Ms. Urvia Sudama Ranjhani, TD-III selected for sports club as this time NIFT Gandhinagar
One Year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) bagged the maximum number of medals ever
Programme at Fashion Institute of Technology including three gold medals. Spectrum 2020,
(FIT), New York Academic Year 2020-21. the annual college event was organized in
• Winners of Titan NVisage, 2019 Inter Design February 2020 where in all the decorations
School Competition - 1st Runner up Ira Akbar were made by reusing and recycling things.

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Infrastructure and Facilities Center Co-ordinator, Bachelors in Fashion
Technology, has been advising ingénus
Gandhinagar Campus is set up in 6-acre land
Strategy & Creative Research LLP as a
with state of art building consisting of Academic,
Textile and Operations Expert for the project
Administration area, Students Activity Center,
Agricultural Waste & Residue as Textile Fibre
Auditorium, Canteen, Girls Hostel and Type – I
Feedstock: Analysis of Geographical Scope
Quarters. Building is disabled friendly surrounded
and Potential for Use at Scale (Pro Bono Work)
with green belt consisting of different plants and
trees. • Ms. Shubhangi Yadav and Ms. Sumita Agarwal
did a 15 days Weaving Workshop with the
All the Studios and Labs of academic building are
Weavers from Gujarat. Sponsored by iNDEXTc-
equipped with latest teaching aids, Machinery
Gandhinagar. The workshop aimed at Design
and equipment. Academic building consisting of
Sensitization and Market Exposure to the
total 24 studios and 17 labs for offering total 07
weavers.
professional programmes. Labs of all departments
such as IT Labs, GC Labs, PM Labs, Gemology Lab, • ‘21 day Tailoring workshop’ and ‘15 day
Dyeing & Printing Labs, VM Lab, Photography Lab Patchwork workshop’ were conducted for
etc. are fully equipped with state of art machines women as per Indext-C guidelines for women
& equipment. Classrooms of DFT Department are empowerment and skill development by the
equipped with interactive boards. FD Deptt.
Short-term Programmes • Agate (Artisans) Workshop, sponsored by
iNDEXT-c, Gandhinagar for the period from
Following Continuous Evening Programmes are
27/01/2020 to 08/02/2020
offered by NIFT Gandhinagar Campus.
• Project for the Work cloth Design-Mgmt
• Fashion Integration in Apparel Industry (FIAI)
& Cleric Project for Hindustan Petroleum
offered at Gandhinagar and Surat Sub Center
Corporation Limited sponsored by HPCL
• Garment Production Technology & Apparel
• Priestly costume design development for
Design (GPTAD) offered at Gandhinagar
Somnath trust- Prabhas Patan, Gujarat
Campus.
• Product diversification with the crafts of block
Projects
printing from Baugh, Batik from Ujjain, Durrie
• NIFT Gandhinagar took some very prestigious weaving from Jobat, and resist printing from
projects over the last year, and some of the Neemuch – Madhya Pradesh Hasta Shilpa
prominent ones are : Vikas Nigam
− Priest members’ costume ensemble design Projects initiated after April 1, 2019:
and development for Somnath Trust
• Design of uniforms for Hindustan Petroleum
Prabhas Patan.
Corporation Limited (HPCL) Workmen
− Design of Uniforms for Male and Female
Tour Guides, Statue of Unity, Tourism • Design of costumes for Prabhas Patan Priests,
Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. Somnath Trust
− Uniform Design for HPCL Workmen,
• Ongoing 11 workshops for training of around
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
300 artisans under Indext-C, Govt. of Gujarat
− Designing of Sari and Kurta-Pajama for
in various crafts like weaving, embroidery,
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)
agate jewellery, tailoring, matikaam, etc.
workers, GMSCL, Gujarat
− Designing of Sari for Aganwadi Workers Student Competitions and Awards
and Helpers, ICDS, Govt. of Gujarat
• Ms. Dikshya Sahu, Sem VIII, NIFT Gandhinagar
− Theme Pavilion at Source India, Surat,
secured 1st position in NIFT TOOLBOX
Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export
2019, the event that showcases the best
Promotion Council.
graduation projects of design, management
− Design Development & Product
and technology students.
Diversification Project, MPHSVN, Sant
Ravidas Madhya Pradesh Hast Shilp Evam • 5 students of MFT II participated in various
Hathkargha Vikas Nigam Ltd. events held during Hindi Pakhwada. Anubhuti
− Tailoring, Maatikam, Embroidery, Agnihotri MFT-II participated in solo dance,
Tailoring and Jewellery Workshops for Manali Mandal MFT-II participated in Fashion
iNDEXT-C, Govt. of Gujarat, wherein close show and Nishant Bhardwaj MFT-II participated
to 300 artisans were trained in design in solo singing, held during Spectrum 2020.
development as per market requirements
• Priyanshi Saxena MFT-II won 3rd prize in poetry
• Ms. Ettishri B Rajput, Assistant Professor and competition held during Spectrum 2020.

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• Students also participated in various sports find solutions to a number of pressing issues in the
event in other colleges. Anubhuti Agnihotri apparel industry today, ranging from Productivity
MFT-II participated in Carrom in GNLU. Nishant improvement, development of a fit for a new
Bhardwaj and Mridul MFT_II participated in product category, Lead time reduction through
Kabadi & Basketball in GNLU. intelligent software interventions, Improving
sustainability performance indices, besides others.
Graduation Projects and Graduation Events
Innovative in-house research projects including
Department Graduation Event Graduation development of Hygiene solutions for women
Projects affected with certain medical conditions were also
carried out.
FD Design Collection Show
MFT TECHNOTALKS
IMPUKLSE
May 24, 2019
May 25, 2019 Fashion Design department of NIFT
showcased the design collection display of 55 22 graduating students of Master of Fashion
students of the graduating batch 2015-19 on May Technology presented their research projects
25, 2019. in “TechnoTalk, 2019”, before a diverse and
elite panel of illustrious industry personnel from
F&LA FACETS 2018
different facets of the garment industry.
May 24, 2019 FACETS – 2019’ the Graduation Show
The students of MFT IV had completed their
of the Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Design
Graduation projects from varied frontrunner
Department showcased graduating projects of
companies of the industry including:
35 Accessory Design students from the Batch of
2015-19 on May 28, 2019. These projects were • Arvind Activewear, Bavla Unit, Ahmedabad
sponsored by leading brands of the country like • Mohan Clothing, Gurgaon
Gold Star Fine Jewellery LLP, The House of MBJ, • Raymonds Silver Spark, Bengaluru
Abhika Gems and Jewels, Caratlane, A’STAR, RBZ • Banswara Garments – Surat,
Jewellers Pvt Ltd, Inter Gold (India) Pvt ltd., Sitara • Future Group (Lee Cooper Division), Mumbai
jewellery, UNI-Design Jewellery Pvt.Ltd., Zehma • Ramsons,
Fine Jewellery, Titan Company Limited, Bluestone • Arvind Mills – Santej,
Jewellery And Lifestyle Private Limited, Amrapali, • Arvind Goodhill Suit Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.,
APK Jewels, Econz IT Services, Occasions fine Bengaluru
jewellery, Mahendra brothers and Malabar gold, • Raymonds – MTM, Bengaluru
Abhishek Zaveri etc. • Pantaloons, Mumbai
• Brandix Apparels, Vishakhapatnam, and
TD TANTU
• BEXIMO Apparel, Bangladesh
May 24, 2019 The students successfully
The projects of these students were spread in various
completed their GP with reputed industries from
dimensions starting from elimination of bottleneck
all over the country and showcased the creative
for line balancing through biometric punching,
outcomes to an appreciative audience.
improving productivity and efficiency in cutting
FC STROKES department, Cost of poor quality to competitive
mapping for development and expansion of new
May 24, 2019 The students took up their graduation
product and expansion of new product in men’s
projects with leading organisations from all over
t-shirt for SS’20. Some other projects that catered
India, and outstanding students were awarded for
to innovation such as button vending machine,
their distinct work in graduation projects.
intelligent ironing system, research project on
BFT TECHNOVA safety jackets, implementation of style changeover
system on sewing floor and development of flame
May 24, 2019 Technova: 29 graduating students
resistance kids wear garment. Students had also
of Bachelor of Fashion Technology presented their
completed retail based projects that talk about
research projects in ‘TECHNOVA 2019’ before
trial room data analytics, customer understanding
a diverse and elite panel of illustrious industry
for ladies Indo-Western wear and to study gaps
personnel from different facets of the garment
between competitors with a value retailer. Apart
industry on May 24, 2019. The students of BFT
from company projects our students had done In-
VIII completed their Graduation projects from
House Research projects for manufacturing as well
leading companies of the industry including Arvind
as retail sector. The projects were as follows:
Brands, Levi’s, Celebrations Apparel, the leading
consultancy Methods Workshop, and start ups 1. Cost effective automotive solution for cutting
like Spanbuy, Arvind Advanced Materials Division, department
Ahmedabad, Laguna Clothing, Texport Syndicate,
2. Process digitization of quality department’s
Future Group, ITC, besides others. The graduation
day to day functioning
projects of our students sought to explore and
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3. Technology Intervention in enhancing kids April 24-28, 2019 for clusters - Wood carving,
apparel retail shopping experience Nirona, Kutchh; Rogan art, Nirona, Kutchh;
Copper bell metal, Nirona, Kutchh; Tangaliya,
4. Development of Thread suction machine for
Surendranagar; Ikat, Surendranagar; Bhasariya
knit garments
weaving, Mehsana.
FMS Aspirations 2019
• FMS Deptt. Also conducted a Craft Awareness
May 24, 2019 The graduating students were Workshop from November 13-15, 2019
awarded with best graduation project trophies. in which 12 artisans from Handloom and
Handicraft clusters participated.
• Ms. Snigdha Sharma undertook her Graduation
Project in M. H. Alshaya on “Merchandise PhD Pursuing and Completed
planning for Ramadan and lead time reduction
for key markets of H&M MENA and was Completed Pursuing/ Under Completion
awarded the best project in the area of Dr. Jagriti Mishra, Dr. Arindam Das, Director
Merchandising. Assistant Prof., FMS
Dr. Harleen Sahni, Mr. Bhaskar Banerjee,
• Ms. Mrigya Sahay carried on her Graduation Assistant Prof., FMS Associate Prof., FMS
Project in Forever New on “Customer Dr. Priti Gadhavi, Mr. Anupam Rana, Associate
Retention Analysis of completion with Forever Assistant Prof., FMS Prof., F&LA
New” in the area of Marketing. Prof. Dr. Vandita Seth, Mr. Ranjeet Kumar, Assistant
Ms. Neha Verma completed her Graduation FD Prof., F&LA
Project in Shoppers Stop on “Operation plan Dr. Kruti Dholakia, Mr. K. R. Shrinivasa,
for new proposed Brand based on pre-season Assistant Prof., FD Associate Prof., FD
and in-season Planning” in the area of Fashion Dr. Japjee Kaur, Ms. Panchmi Mistry,
Management Practices. Associate Prof., FD Associate Prof., FD
Prof. Dr. Pavan Mr. Bharat Jain, Assistant
Craft Cluster Initiative- Activities, Workshops and Godiawala, DFT Prof., FD
Impact
Prof. Dr. Amar Tewari, Ms. Shubhangi Yadav,
• Students of MFT-I semester did an explorative Associate Prof., DFT Associate Prof., TD
study and documentation of Ikat of Limdi, Syla, Dr. Hir Vyas, Assistant Mr. Mahesh Shaw, Assistant
Ajrakh of Ajrakhpur, Dhamadka and Patchwork Prof., FC Prof., TD
craft of Ahmedabad. The study was conducted Mr. Pranav Vora, Associate
keeping in view integrating the technological Prof., DFT
interventions in the craft sector. Ms. Vasundhara Chaudhary,
Associate Prof., DFT
• The F&LA Deptt organised Craft demonstration
Ms. Amisha Mehta, Associate
for Bead Craft and Agate Craft by artisans for
Prof., DFT
the AD-IV subject “Craft Workshops” between
Ms. Nupur Chopra, Asst.
March 14-15, 2020.
Prof., DFT
• FD Deptt. Craft research and diagnosis Mr. Vishal Gupta, Associate
of Handloom & Handicrafts: Tangaliya – Prof., FD
Surendranagar, Kala cotton – Kutch, Soof Ms. Aarti Solanki, Associate
embroidery – Banaskantha, Bead work – Sihor Prof., DFT
– Bhavnagar, Shawl weaving- Bhujodi, Block Ms. Sumita G. Agrawal, Asst.
printing – Dhamadka & Kutch. Applique & patch Prof., TD
work – Okhamandal – Dwarka. Embroidery Ms. Rupali Pandit, Associate
– Ahmedabad. Linkages made in leu of craft Prof., TD
research with prominent organizations &
Publications and Paper Presentations
experts like: Padma Shri Joravarsinh Jadav,
Mr. Amul Parmar, Artisan- Mr. Bharatbhai • Fatima Zehra MFT-II & Bharat Jain, Assistant
Khacchar- Bhavnagar. Artist - Savji Chhaya Professor, NIFT authored a research article a
– Dwarka, Knowledge Management Centre review of Japan’s clothing brand Uniqlo entering
– National institute of Design - Ahmedabad. in india and its strategies in partnership with
Ms. Shyama Bhatt- Shreyas Foundation & folk Arvind, in International Journal of Advanced
museum – Ahmedabad. Rejuvenated linkages Research (IJAR) published in January, 2020.
with the organisations in Kutch, Shruja, Qusab, DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/10301.
Kalaraksha, Hiramlakshmi craft park, and with
• Mahuri Kesharwani MFT-II and Bharat Jain,
artisans in Banaskantha- for students’ craft
Assistant Professor, NIFT authored a research
documentation on Soof embroidery.
article A study on review of every day low
• Craft cluster visit of students of MFM –II price strategies of mass retailers seven eleven
batch: 2018-20 has been conducted between (offline global operations) and bigbasket

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(Online Indian Operations) - their viability in in 23rd Nirma International Conference on
Indian Market Place Int. J. of Adv. Res. 8 (3). Management (NICOM) - 2020 from January
499-504] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar. 3-5, 2020
com, Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/10656,
• Dr. Japjee K. Kohli presented a research Paper
DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/
in Asian Journal of Education and Training in
IJAR01/10656.
October 2019.
• Ms. Nupur Chopra Assistant Professor and
• At the International Textile and Costume
Center Co-ordinator Masters in Fashion
Congress MSU Baroda. Business Models for
Technology, co-authored a fashion business
Creating Sustainability of Uncelebrated Crafts.
case “The way forward for Geetanjali
Prof. (Dr.) Vandita Seth along with Mr. Rajesh
Woollens: supply-chain concerns and circular
Gupta and Dr. Piyush Sinha.
economy efforts” in Bloomsbury Fashion
Business Cases, published in October, 2019. • Product Development as Growth Strategy for
DOI: 10.5040/9781350996014.0017. XYZ Apparels - A Case Study” authored by Dr.
Jagriti Mishra & Ms Vasundhara Chaudhary
• Ms. Nupur Chopra, Assistant Professor and
was published in BHU Management Review,
Center Co-ordinator Masters in Fashion
ISSN 2231-0142, August 2019 Issue.
Technology, authored a research paper titled
“Mapping Environmental Sustainability • Case study titled “Haider Bhai Bandhaniwala–
Practices in a Garment Manufacturing Unit: A A case on reconceiving a family business”
Case Study Analysis to Identify Inhibitors”. The authored and presented by Dr. Jagriti Mishra
paper is published in a referred International was awarded as the best case in Colloquium
Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology on Case Studies at IBS, Bangalore on May 3,
(IJTFT). ISSN (P): 2250-2378; ISSN (E): 2319- 2019.
4510 Vol. 9, Issue 4, Aug 2019, p.p.11-18
• Dr. Jagriti Mishra was awarded with the
• Ms. Ettishri B. Rajput, Assistant Professor and BIMTECH - Dr. G. D. Sardana Young Scholar
Center Co-ordinator, Bachelors in Fashion Award for her case study titled “Medigit
Technology presented a paper on Necessity Solutions: A Case Study On Creating Brand
of Ergonomic Intervention in Apparel industry: Identity Through Digital Marketing” which was
A Case of Steam Ironing Operators at the presented at the International Conference on
International Conference, The 17th Humanizing Management Cases , December 5-6, 2019.
Work and Working Environment (HWWE), 8-10
• Paper entitled “Study of global denim apparel
November, 2019.
brand’s green marketing initiatives promoting
• Ms. Aarti Solanki, Associate Professor, sustainability.” was accepted for presentation
paper titled “Study of global denim apparel in NCSBP-2020 by Mr. Bhaskar Banerjee.
brand’s green marketing initiatives promoting
• Dr. Harleen Sahni, Associate Professor, FMS
sustainability: A review” has been selected
wrote paper titled “Co - creating a business
for NCSBP 2020 (National Conference on
behavior disruption for instituting closed loop
Sustainability in Business Practices).
processing as mainstream manufacturing
• Mr. Mahesh Shaw has published one research techniques in textile and clothing business”
paper title: Analysing the vulnerability of green with Ms. Nupur Chopra, Assistant Professor,
clothing supply chains in South and Southeast DFT. The paper was published in AIMA Journal
Asia using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process of Management & Research, February 2019,
Authors: Majumdar A, Sinha S, Shaw M, and Volume 13 Issue 1/4, ISSN 0974 – 497.
Mathiyazhagan K. Journal: International
• Dr. Harleen Sahni, Associate Professor,
Journal of Production Research. Date of
FMS wrote Case titled ‘The way forward for
Publication: January 14, 2020. Pages: 1-20.
Geetanjali Woollens: supply-chain concerns
Publisher: Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.
and circular economy efforts’ with Ms.
1080/00207543.2019.1708988
Nupur Chopra, Assistant Professor and Dr.
• Research Paper of Mr. Anupam Rana, Associate Priti Gadhavi, Associate Professor FMS.
Professor, titled “A study on Consumer It was published in Bloomsbury Fashion
preferences towards Fashion Jewellery in Business Cases, in October 2019, DOI:
Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar city of Gujarat” 10.5040/9781350996014.0017.
published in Studies in Indian Place Names
• Dr. Harleen Sahni, Associate Professor -
(SIPN) in March, 2020.
FMS wrote Book chapter titled ‘CSR and
• Research Paper of Mr. Ranjeet Kumar, SDG mapping in Fashion & Textile industry:
Assistant Professor, titled “Assessment of New Identifying potential challenges in the wake
Product Development Process (NPD) of Indian of isolationism’, with Ms. Nupur Chopra,
Jewellery Industry” presented and published Assistant Professor - DFT. It has been accepted

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in April 2020 for publication in book titled ‘CSR 2019 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
in an age of isolationism’ to be published by
• Shubhangi Yadav, Associate Professor,
Emerald Publishing.
attended the faculty training organized at
• Dr. Harleen Sahni, Associate Professor - FMS Arvind Mills from July 2-6, 2019.
got empaneled as a Reviewer for Emerald
• Ms. Sumita Agrawal attended 5 days
Emerging Markets Case Studies (EMCS),
industry training at Centax, Ludhina on
Emerald Publishing. She reviewed three case
textile print development and printing in
studies during May 2019-May 2020.
July 2019.
Faculty Orientation, Trainings and Development
• Mr. Manish Bhargava, Associate Professor
i. Faculty Training (Workshops And ToTs) & CC-TD, attended the Functional &
Technical Textiles – Design, Structure,
• Ms. Amisha Mehta, Associate Professor,
Testing & Applications training which is
coordinated and participated in the ToT on
sponsored by IIT Delhi Technical Education
“Artificial Intelligence” at IBM, New Delhi
Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP)
(August, 2019)
- 3 Sponsored Short-Term Course from
• Ms. Aarti Solanki, Associate Professor, December 7-9, 2019.
attended the TOT on Anthropometry and
• Conduct of one-week training of trainers
Sizing in July 2019.
workshop on history of fashion by Mr. Ravi
• Ms. Aarti Solanki, Associate Professor, Joshi FD Deptt.
attended the TOT on Pattern Making –
• Dr. Japjee Kaur Kohli Attended 11-day TOT
Loungewear in July 2019.
on Bespoke Menswear in January 2020.
• Ms. Aarti Solanki, Associate Professor,
• Dr. Jagriti Mishra completed her TOT on
attended the TOT on Pattern Making and
LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT between
Garment Construction from December 23-
17-21 June 2019 at NIFT Mumbai.
27, 2019.
ii. Faculty Industry Attachments
• Ms. Aarti Solanki, Associate Professor,
attended the TOT on Stitchless Technology • Ms. Ettishri Rajput, Assistant Professor,
from January 8-10, 2020. and Center Co-ordinator, Bachelors
in Fashion Technology completed her
• Ms. Nupur Chopra, Assistant Professor
industry attachment at Blue Buddha Retail
and Center Coordinator Masters in
(June, 2019).
Fashion Technology, attended the five days
Domestic Training on ‘Artificial Intelligence • Dr. Harleen Sahni, Associate Professor
and IoT’ conducted by IBM India Pvt. Ltd. - FMS completed her Faculty Industry
From August 5-9, 2019. Association (FIA) with Fibre2Fashion.com
(Textile and apparel B2B BUsiness Solution
• Ms. Nupur Chopra, Assistant Professor and
Provider) December 2019.
Center Co-ordinator Masters in Fashion
Technology, attended Garment Technology • Mr. Bhaskar Banerjee has completed
Expo (GTE), Gandhinagar during August faculty Industry attachment of 15 days
2-4, 2019. (June 3-18, 2019) from Medigit Solutions,
Ahmedabad.
• Ms. Ettishri Rajput, Assistant Professor, and
Center Co-ordinator, Bachelors in Fashion iii. Faculty Development
Technology attended Garment Technology
• Ms. Amisha Mehta, Associate Professor,
Expo (GTE), Gandhinagar during August
successfully qualified UGC-NET exam
2-4, 2019.
(June 2019) in Management.
• Mr. Ankur Makhija, Assistant Professor,
• Ms. Ettishri B. Rajput, Assistant Professor
DFT attended ToT on Method Time
and Center Co-coordinator, Bachelors in
Measurement at NIFT Delhi (July 2019).
Fashion Technology, taught a module on
• Mr. Ankur Makhija, Assistant Professor, Garment Manufacturing Technology with
DFT attended ToT on Mechatronics at IIT M. Des. Students at NID, Gandhinagar
Delhi (July 2019). Campus
• Mr. Ankur Makhija, Assistant Professor, Faculty Participation in National and International
DFT attended GTE 2020 held in January Conferences/ Exhibitions/ Trade Fairs/ Meets
2020 at NSIC Ground, Okhla, New Delhi
• Ms. Amisha Mehta, Associate Professor,
• Mr. Ankur Makhija, Assistant Professor, coordinated the seminar for all Third year
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Mr. Hiranmay Mahanta, Advisor to SSIP, Gujarat • FD Deptt - Ruchi Shah FD. Alumnus - Interaction
Govt. as part of SSIP awareness campaign on and an expert session on fashion illustration
campus. (February 2020). & design; NIFT FD Alumnus - Mr. Hitesh
Rawat, Linguist & author – Mr. Gaurav Monga
• Ms. Aarti Solanki, Associate Professor,
& Architech – Mr. Ashish Dave for elective
attended the seminar on “Colouring without
course on Critical Thinking. Ruchi Shah - FD.
Guilt ” by SDC International in ITMACH on
Expert session as a part of the subject Fashion
December 7, 2019.
Society and culture- semester III, invited Mr.
• Ms. Aarti Solanki, conducted and coordinated Nilesh Priyadarshi, founder of Kaarigar clinic,
the Ahmedabad regional round for India Skill’s Ahmedabad based startup, for expert session
(Gujarat Chapter) Competition on March 6, under craft based product development,
2020. Developed linkages with the curator - Lal bhai
Dalpat bhai musuem, for students visit and to
• Ms. Aarti Solanki, Associate Professor,
explore possibility to invite for GE- world arts,
coordinated an Expert Session on
architecture and culture to be commenced
Entrepreneurship by Ms. Meena Kavya, Ayma
from the tem july-dec-2020. Dance faculties-
Creation on October 11, 2019 for BFT Semester
Mr. Kalrav Dave, Mr. Abhiraj Singh Jhala for
VII, MFT Semester III and BFD Semester VII.
GE-Dance.
• Ms. Ettishri Rajput, Assistant Professor, and
• FMS Deptt conducted seminars and workshops
Center Coordinator, Bachelors in Fashion
on AMOS, R, Python; Customer Experience
Technology organized an Expert Session on
Management; Luxury Management; E
Patent Rights was conducted by Intellectual
commerce; Fashion Promotion Mix and Social
property Rights Attorney Mr. Varunraj Limaye
Media Marketing; Export Merchandising and
(Mumbai High Court) for students of Bachelors
EXIM Documentation.
in Fashion Technology (November, 2019).
Industry Linkages (Visits and Student Internships)
• Expert session was conducted by Mr. Shubanish
Malhotra, HR-Head Arvind Ltd, Ahmedabad • Students of MFT-IV (2017-2019), MFT II & III
for B.F.Tech. VI Semester students under (2018-2020) & MFT- I (2019-2021) batch got
HRM coordinated by Ankur Makhija, Assistant to interact with various alumni and industrial
Professor, DFT. experts during the period of April 1, 2019 to
March 31, 2020. Department was successful in
• Expert session was conducted by Ms.
conducting nearly sixteen different interactions
Sunanina Khanna, Director, Methods Apparel
in which three alumni interactions were
Consultancy, Gurgoan for B.FTech. V Semester
executed with the support of DFT alumnus.
students under MTM.
Following are the professionals the students
• Mr. Anupam Rana, Associate Professor and Mr. got to interact with:
Ranjeet Kumar Assistant Professor participated
− Prof. P. C Patel, Professor, M. S. University,
in “National Level Workshop on R Program”
Vadodara took a session on Dyeing &
from September 16-21, 2019 at INFLIBNET
Printing subject with MFT-II (2018-2020)
Centre, Gandhinagar.
batch on April 10, 2019. The topic of
Seminars and Workshops by Alumni, Industry and discussion was Development in Finishing
International Experts Processes.
− An expert session was conducted with
• 19 students of MFT-I attended the panel
Mr. Japan Trivedi, Coach & Consultant @
discussion on “Promotion of Hand Loom
Efforts Consulting on April 26, 2019 with
among Youth” on August 7, 2019 held in NIFT,
MFT-II (2018-2020) batch students on the
Gandhinagar on the occasion of National
topic ‘Control of Production Processes’.
Handloom Day.
− Mr. Niklank Jain, Associate Vice-President,
• 18 students of MFT 1st year attended the talk Orient Craft Ltd., Chopanki, Alumni,
conducted by Prof. Tricia Heart from TAFE NIFT Gandhinagar (2000-2002) batch,
Queensland on January 20, 2020. interacted with MFT II & IV semester
students during May 20-21, 2019 and
• 42 students of MFT 1st year and 2nd year
discussed about contemporary era project
participated in the SSIP session conducted by
ideas, future planning and relatable project
Mr. Hiranmay Mahata, a delegate from Govt.
opportunities in garment manufacturing
of Gujarat.
units.
• Scope in UI/UX for NIFT Designers by Prabudha − Mr. Manish Bhatia, Buying and
Agnihotri for F&LA Deptt. Merchandising Head, Max (Easy Buy
Retail Div), Landmark and alumni of NIFT
• Freelancing Scope for Jewellery by Rani Malik
Gandhinagar 2001 batch interacted with
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MFT-II & IV Semester students during visits were conducted. The companies visited
May 20-21, 2019 and discussed about are as follows:
technology trends in Indian Retail.
− Concor India ICD, Khodiyar in April 2019
− Mr. Rakesh Srivastava, COO, Ashima
to learn about equipment, technology and
Industries, Garment division interacted
processes of Logistics and warehousing.
with MFT-III semester students on
Discussion with Mr. Murlidhar, Imports
September 12, 2019.
Deputy Commissioner, ICD Khodiyar was
− Mr. Vivek Priyaranjan, Business Head,
effective to understand the customs work.
Nissan Syntex Pvt Ltd and alumni, NIFT
− Garment Technology Expo (GTE),
Kolkata had an interaction with MFT-III sem
Gandhinagar in August 2019 to get an
students on September 12, 2019 regarding
exposure of the latest technologies
opportunities in garment industry.
introduced for the apparel manufacturing
− Mr. Dipak Chowdhury, Head Product
industry.
Development, Ankur Textiles, interacted
− Arvind Ltd., Bavla in October 2019 to
with MFT-I (2019-2021) batch on October
understand the organisation setup in terms
10, 2019 about the process of product
of quality, inspection & machinery layout.
development carried out in a particular
− National Institute of Occupational Health,
company and the factors and constraints
NIOH, Ahmedabad in October 2019 to
effecting product development.
learn about the advanced instrumentation
− Ms. Meena Kavya, Entrepreneur, Ayma
and tools that can be used for advanced
Creation, interacted with MFT-I & MFT-III
research in Ergonomics.
students on October 11, 2019.
− EDII Incubation centre in October 2019 to
− Ms. Shambhavi Tanwar, a corporate trainer,
learn about the incubation centre working.
Coach, Soft Skill, Life Skill & Employability
− Artex Apparels, Ahmedabad in November
Skills Trainer conducted a session with MFT
2019 to understand about the assembly
III (2018-2020) batch students on October
lines in the cut & sew department.
21, 2019.
− Students visited for a 5 days craft cluster
− Dr. Hemant Tiwari has conducted an
in December 2019 to different crafts
expert session with MFT-III students on
such as Ajrakh printing, Applique work/
November 14 & 20, 2019. SPSS workshop
Embroidery, Ikat to get a brief knowledge
was conducted with Dr. Tiwari in the
about the processes and importance of
subject Research Methodology.
craft.
− Dr. Jigna Trivedi, Associate Professor,
NICM conducted an expert session with • Students of MFT-II students completed
MFT-III students on November 21, 2019 on their 3 months summer internship during
the topic current account deficit. June-August, 2019 in various recognized
− Mr. Hitesh Rawat, Designer, has taken a companies of the apparel sector like Aditya
session on Technological interventions Birla Fashion & Retail Limited, Shahi Exports
in Crafts with MFT-I sem students on Pvt Ltd, Century Overseas New Delhi, Radnik
November 8, 2019. Exports Gurgaon & Noida, Richa Global,
− Mr. Jayendra Thakker conducted a session Gurgaon, Raymonds Silver Spark, Bengaluru,
on developments on textile colouration Neva, Ludhiana, Kalyani Innerwear Pvt. Ltd,
processes with MFT-I students on Gaziabad, Celebrations Apparels, Bengaluru,
November 26, 2019. Banswara, Surat and BEXIMCO, Bangladesh.
− Ms. Jaai Kakani, Managing Trustee,
• GP companies: The students of MFT IV
SOACH, took a session on craft research
completed their Graduation projects from
and documentation with MFT-I students on
13 different frontrunner companies of the
December 21, 2019.
industry including Landmark Group – Arvind
− Prof. P. C Patel, Professor, M.S. University,
Activewear, Bavla Unit, Mohan Clothing,
Vadodara took a session on Technical
Raymond Silver Spark, Banswara Garments
Textiles with MFT-II sem students on
– Surat, Future Group (Lee Cooper Division),
January 30, 2020.
Ramsons, Arvind Mills – Santej, Arvind Goodhill
− Dr. Ram Singh, Professor, IIFT, took
Suit Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., Raymonds –
an expert session on Export & Import
MTM, Pantaloons, Brandix and BEXIMCO
documentation with MFT-II students on
Apparel.
February 9, 2020.
• F &LA conducted Industry visit to Navsari,
• In accordance with the curriculum; MFT-I &
Gujarat on March 4, 2020 under the subject
MFT-III students visited different companies
“Couture Jewellery (Deepening)” and
at different point of times to understand
“Fashion Accessory Design Project (IDM)”
various aspects of production and factory
by AD-VI students. Companies visited by the
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students and faculty included Fab Jewelry • Visit to Yera Glass, Vadodara as a part of
Manufacturing, Navsari and H Deepak course curriculum for AD-IV students on March
Diamond Cutting & Polishing, Navsari 26, 2019.
• AD-V students visited Jaipur or the subjects • AD students had regular interactions with
“Precious Jewelry Project” and ”Design more than 40 leading alumni during 2019-20,
Detailing” as per the course curriculum including undertaking a Classroom project
September 12-13, 2019 to M/s Derewala by Walking Tree under Couture Jewellery
Jewelry; M/s Vaibhav Gems (Global); M/s Collection.
Amarpali Exports and M/s Savio Jewellers • The FD Deptt. Established inkage with Fabindia
• Industry Visit as a part of course curriculum for placement of Fashion Communication
for AD-III students to Home Town, Thaltej, graduates for Visual Merchandising. Also,
Ahmedabad on September 16, 2019. linkages Arvind Ltd., Ritu Kumar, Rimple and
Harpreet Narula & The House of Nivedita
• Industry Visit as a part of course curriculum for Saboo for internship projects.
AD-III students to Apricot Furniture Systems
• Industry linkages were established with key
Pvt. Ltd. DHAMATWAN Ahmedabad on
personnel in Fibre2Fashion.com, The GAP
September 18, 2019.
(Knowledge & Consultancy service provider),
• Industry visit at Craft Roots & Ahmedabad of All India Management Association, EDI and
IDM(IFA- Introduction to Fashion Accessories) some other senior industry experts by Dr.
as a part of course curriculum for AD-III Harleen Sahni, FMS Deptt.
students to Craftsroots, Ahmedabad on • The students of MFM I , completed a live
October 21, 2019. project with Central Mall Ahmedabad in July
• Industry Visit for Furniture and Hardware - December 2019 incorporating their learnings
Subject - Hardware store as a part of course from the subjects- Fashion Merchandising,
curriculum for AD-III students to Ebco National Marketing Research and Customer Experience
Display Centre, Ahmedabad on October 9, Management.
2019. The Sustainability Aspect and Green Campus
• Visit to Vintage car Museum, Ahmedabad as • Student Initiatives: Students of MFT-I & MFT-
a part of course curriculum for AD-III students II frequently participated in seminars and
on September 17, 2019. webinars related to sustainability and try to

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apply that into their daily routine. Few students iv. External Audit of Fire System conducted as
volunteered to avoid wastage of food from per norms
the mess Students do regular cleaning of their
v. Colour coded dustbins for proper disposal and
classrooms and labs in order to sustain the
cleanliness parameters that follow. Foundation segregation of waste
students’ sensitization and orientation towards राजभाषा:
generating ideas and design solutions for
green campus through poster presentation. NIFT Gandhinagar Campus has been notified
in the Gazette of India under Rule 10 (4) of the
Tree Plantation: Official Language Rule 1976 by the Ministry of
As part of Orientation Programme 2019, students Textiles on 26 April 2019. NIFT Gandhinagar
have planted around 80 plants outside the Campus received Incentive award for “Best Official
Campus boundary wall to make the campus more Language Performance” during the 12th Half
presentable and to enhance surrounding climate. Yearly Meeting of NARAKAS (uxj jktHkk"kk dk;kZUo;u lfefr]
This is an annual exercise undertaken on Campus xka/khuxj½ in May 2019.
with necessary follow-up.
Incubation & Innovation
Energy Efficiency:
a) Onepatentable invention developed by NIFT
a) Energy Audit: NIFT Gandhinagar Campus Gandhinagar students got cleared by the TIFAC
engaged Gujarat Energy Research & Patent Assessment Committee in 2019-20.
Management Institute (GERMI) for conducting
b) Establishment of Incubation Cell under the aegis
Energy Audit in May 2019.
of the Student Start-up Innovation Policy (SSIP),
b) Renewable Energy Utilization: Completed a Govt. of Gujarat initiative in November 2019.
Installation and commissioning of 100 kW Sonar SSIP provides financial assistance to students for
Roof Top power system at NIFT Gandhinagar development of prototype, proof of concept and
Campus in April 2019. nurture their innovative ideas through mentorship
c) More than 1000 LED lights installed for support. Ms. Amisha Mehta, Associate Professor is
improved lighting and energy conservation on the Coordinator of SSIP Cell on Campus.
Campus Placements
d) Rain Water Harvesting: Campus has 07 NIFT Gandhinagar achieved 87% Campus
Percolated Wells, each around 50,000-litre
Placement in 2019-20. NIFT Gandhinagar Campus
capacity which improves water table through
successfully organized its Campus Placements
Rain Water Harvesting
on May 3, 2019 at Gandhinagar. Regional
Waste Management, Safety, Cleanliness & Hygiene industries were approached based on various
i. Compost machine with capacity to recycle 100 internal sources and through visiting industries in
kg green waste per day into 40 kg manure per Ahmedabad, Surat and Baroda, Rajasthan. A total
day which is used to nourish the green cover in of 41 companies registered for the placements
the campus. generating 257 vacancies. 120 students physically
registered at Gandhinagar campus. 19 Students
ii. Mr. Ankur Makhija Assistnat Professor, DFT were offered PPO’s. After rigorous round of
& Nodal Officer for Swacchata Abhiyaan selection process, 26 Students were offered
coordinated a Swacchata drive in Gandhinagar placements and 6 more will add by prominent
Campus, 2nd October, 2019. companies like Promact Infotech Pvt Ltd, Avadat
iii. Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines and Apparels, Derewala Industry Ltd, Savio Jewellery,
Incinerators have been installed in Girls’ Hostel. Payal Enterprise, Laxmi Jewellers etc.

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HYDERABAD

NIFT Hyderabad was set up in the year 1995 with a • Indian Fashion & Apparel Boutique Management,
temporary campus in Chenetha Bhavan, Nampally, • Contemporary Ethnic Wear and
Hyderabad and then moved to its permanent
campus in Madhapur in the year 1999. The NIFT Significant Landmarks and Achievements of
Hyderabad campus is located amidst India’s IT hub - Campus
Hi-tech City and the State Craft VillageShilparamam;
appropriately epitomizing one of its core mottos, (i) Converge 2019 was organised by NIFT
tradition meets modernity. The main building of the Hyderabad centre from December 27-29,
campus is noted for its architectural grandeur and 2019. All the sports, cultural & literary events
versatility. The campus facilities provide an ideal were organised at GMC Balayogi Stadium,
environment for an all rounded learning experience Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The accommodation
and holistic growth. for all the student participants was also arranged
in the sports tower (accommodation block) at
The campus offers 5 Design UG Programmes, 1 GMC Balayogi stadium Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Technology UG Programme and 1 Management PG All 16 NIFT Centres participated in Converge
Programme: 2019. A total of 51 sports events, 15 literary
Bachelor Programme (B.Des.) (4 Years) events and 8 cultural events were organised
during December 27-29, 2019. Shri N. Ramesh,
• Fashion Design, Former Indian athletic player, Dronacharya
• Textile Design, award winner was the Chief Guest for the
• Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories, Inauguration and the Director General of NIFT
• Knitwear Design and Shri Shantmanu, IAS was the Guest of Honour
• Fashion Communication; for the Valedictory. Team-NIFT Hyderabad was
Bachelor Programme (B.F. Tech) (4 Years) declared Champions of Converge 2019 with
Highest winning points followed by Team-NIFT
• Bachelors in Fashion Technology (Apparel Kannur.
Production)
(ii) Campus Decoration, Improvisation of campus
Management PG Programme: with enhanced mobility facilities for the
• Master of Fashion Management Physically challenged / users of wheelchairs
through ramps and railings throughout the
Continuing Education (CE) Programmes campus, Renovation of restrooms in old girls’
NIFT Hyderabad also offers Continuing Education hostels. Campus has initiated a drive for
Programmes (CEPs) in fashion design, management the disposal of waste, Canteen Renovation,
and technology areas. Some of the well-known Procurement of Machinery, Display boards,
CEPs are: Dress forms and Mannequins, Course Resource
Materials for various subjects etc.
• Fashion Clothing & Technology,

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(iii) The campus has successfully implemented the Graduation Projects and Graduation Events
new curriculum working towards best practices
GRADUATION SHOWS 2019
of academic deliverance.
• TANTU Graduation Show was conducted by
(iv) Shri Vijay Kumar Mantri, IAS., has assumed
Textile Design Department on May 28, 2019 at
charge as new Campus Director-NIFT
NIFT Hyderabad Campus.
Hyderabad on January 1, 2020. He addressed
the students, faculty and officers on the • KNITMODA Graduation Show was conducted
occasion of Republic Day Celebrations 2020. by Knitwear DesignDepartment on May 28,
2019 at NIFT Hyderabad Campus.
Infrastructure and Facilities
• FASHIONOVA 2019 Graduation Show was
8 acres campus, Well-equipped laboratories and organised by Fashion Design Department on
studios, Wi-Fi facility for entire campus, 350 seat May 28, 2019 at NIFT Hyderabad Campus.
auditorium, Spacious resource centre, Campus
counsellor, Campus stationery store, Mini gym, • The Graduation Ceremony of MFM
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities (indoor & Batch2017-19 was successfully organized in
outdoor), Canteen and mess facility. NIFT Campus in May 2019.
Projects Craft Cluster Initiative- Activities, Workshops and
Impact
• Designing Uniforms for the employees of Vijaya
Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. Various academic departments had undertaken
different activities in handloomand handicraft
• BRANDIX 2019 - Employment Audit of Units clusters for design, marketing and branding
within Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC) SEZ. interventions under the sponsorship of DC-
Major achievements in Student Competitions and Handlooms and Handicrafts, New Delhi in the year
Awards 2019-2020.

• Ms. Rituja Sharma (FD) was elected as PRO for • Students of FD department conducted craft
Indian cultural society at FIT, New York and study in Block Printed Kalamkari at Pedana and
showcased designed Garments in Art Gallery in Machilipatnam, Bobbin lace at Station Ghanpur,
New York Fashion Week Fall during September Crochet lace cluster at Narsapur, Andhra
2019. Pradesh.
• Students of F&LA depa rtment conducted craft
• Shrusti Sarwate, presented research paper titled study in Dokra Metal Craft at Adilabad, Bamboo
‘Amalgamation of Technology & Furniture in a Craft of Adilabad and Mahaboobnagar, Pen-
Classroom Space’ at Fashion Colloquia 2020 at kalamkari of Sathupally, Khammam (Telangana
Arch College of Design, Jaipur in January 2020. State).
• Ms. Ameesha Goelwon 3rd Prize in the Online • Students of KD department conducted study
Competition conducted by 2nd International on Yemigannur net fabric cluster and Bobbin
Time SSD Students Competition 2019 During Lace cluster at Ghanpur;
August - September 2019. • Students of FC department conducted study of
• Ms. Fanny Gandhi (BFT-IV sem) performed Gadwal Handlooms of Narayanpeta, Gadwal &
Haryanvi Dance representing the State Kothakota, Gond Jewellery, Adilabad, Bamboo
of Haryana at National Cultural Exchange craft of Adilabad/Srisailam;
Program, Part of the Haryana Kala Parishad • Students of TD department conducted study
team, Chandigarh at Jaipur in July 2019 and at on Gollabama Saree at Siddipet, Karimnagar
Himachal Pradesh in December 2019. Shot a Bedsheets, Ikatfurnishings and shirting of
Haryanvi Film Song in July 2019 near Ambala, Koyalagudem, Ikat Bed sheets and dress
Haryana for the film Sanwari, Directed by Mr. materials at Siripuram & Vellanki;
Rajinder Bhatia; • Student of MFM department conducted study
• Divyansh Verma (MFM) attended Photography on Dharmavaram Cluster at Anantpur, Mori
competition, won free stay at campus and access weaving cluster of Mummadivaram in Andhra
to all star shows with a t-shirt held at IIT Bombay Pradesh.
(Mood Indigo’19) from December 24-27, 2019. Based on the observations and critical analysis of
• Ankit Kumar Mahapatra (MFM) performed the craft products developed by the craftsmen
and based on the market demand, students
Solo guitar performance at ABFRL during CSR
developed a new range of products with innovative
Week, Awarded Printed CSR week Mug, held at
ideas. This helped the artisans to understand the
ABFRL, Bengaluru on January 23, 2020;
market requirement and got ideas for new product
• Dharna Jain (MFM) Modelled at Hyderabad development. As part of this, students of were
Design Week on October 12, 2019. involved in the following crafts:

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• KD & FC departments: Banjara Embroidery, to Handlooms were invited to participate in the
Yellamma Tanda, Gadwal Saree weaving. seminar on “Sustainability of handlooms”.
• FD department: Yemigannur gauze & nets, • As part of World Design Assembly
Bobbin Lace, Ghanpur, Warangal, Tatting lace, – “Tholubomaalata” perfomance by
Karunapuram, Ikats of Jangaon. Nimmalakunta Craftsman was arranged on
October 10, 2019 in NIFT, Hyderabad to create
• TD department: Ponduru Khadi, Uppada sarees
an awareness to the delegates of WDA on the
• F&LA department: Nimmalkunta Leather traditional shadow puppet show.
Puppetry, Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh and Silver
Publications and Paper Presentations
Filigree of Karimnagar, Telangana.
• Prof. Dr. Gandham Hari Shankar Prasad
The following awareness workshops were
presented a Research Paper titled “A Study on
conducted for 3 day from January to April 2019 by
Customer Buying Pattern of National Brands v/s
inviting artisans from clusters.
Store Brands in Indian Apparel Market: Influence
• F&LA Department: Dhokra Brass casting of of Demographic Factors” at International
Adilabad, Bamboo Craft of Adilabad, Bamboo Academic Conference on Business”, New
Craft of Mahaboobnagar, Pen - kalamkari, York, USA held from August 4-8, 2019. He
Sathupalli & Kurnool; was also given the honour of the session chair
• FD Department: Bandarulanka Saree weaving, in the Conference and his paper presentation
Kakinada. Baroon Embroidery, Nizamabad. was judged as best paper presentation in the
Bobbin lace, Mallakapally, Warangal. Kalamkari Conference.
Block Printing, Machilipatnam. • Prof. Dr. A Srinivasa Rao presented a paper
• TD Department: Koyyalagudem-Ikat Furnishings on Moderated the session on ‘Synergizing
and Shirtings, Siripuram - Bedsheets & dress Industrial Designs with Product Development:
materials. Vellanki - Bedsheets & dress materials, Building Sustainable Models’ in a Workshop on
Siddipet - Gollabhama Sarees. Karimnagar - Industrial Design with theme ‘Linking Designs
Bedsheets. with Next Generation Customer Experiences’
• FC Department: Gond Jewellary, coinciding with 31st edition of the World
Komarambheem, Adilabad Districts. Bamboo Design Assembly (WDA), at Hotel Haritha Plaza,
Craft, Adilabad District. Gadwal, Narayanapet, Hyderabad in September 2019.
Kothakota Handlooms of Mahaboobnagar. • Prof. M. Annaji Sarma published a paper titled
• KD department: Yemmiganur Gauze net cluster. ‘Study of Consumer Behaviour towards Instore
Bobbin lace, Ghanpur. Factors of Customer Experiences’ in IJREAM
• FMS department: Yemminganur cluster during October 2019.
Craft Graduation Projects sponsored by DC – • Prof. M. Annaji Sarma published a paper on
Handlooms & Handicrafts: ‘Attitude of Consumers towards Fashion Luxury
Brands A Study in Selected Major Metros in
• FD department – Design Intervention in bobbin India’ in JETIR International Journal (ISSN:
lace cluster; 2349-5162) during December 2019.
• F&LA department – Design Intervention in Sanjhi • Ms. Jyothirmai. S, Associate Professor
Handicraft Cluster, Kela Life Project,Palampur presented a paper on ‘Factors influencing
Basketry Project; the consumer buying behaviour of handloom
• KD department – Working with hand knitting products in Hyderabad’ at National Symposium
cluster of Ranikhet, Almora, Uttarkhand on on Eco Textiles and Green Consumerism, ETGC
Product development, structural exploration 2019 organised by Department of Textiles and
and value addition of hand knitting using Nettle Clothing, Avinashilingam Institute for Home
fibre. science and Higher Education for Women on
22.3.2019.
• TD department – Design Intervention
in Cheriyal Scroll Paintings, Telangana, • Dr. Prithwiraj Mal, Associate Professor co-
ShrikalahastiKalamkari, Andhra Pradesh and authored a chapter entitled ‘Dyeing & Recent
Sualkuchi Handloom Cluster, Assam. Developments’ Published in the book “Fibres
to Smart Textiles”; Edited by Asis Patnaik &
Other Activities: Sweta Patnaik; CRC Press, Boca Raton, August
• As part of National Handloom Day celebration 8, 2019;
on August 7, 2019, a renowned craftman& • Dr. Prithwiraj Mal, Associate Professor co-
Founder of M/s Lalitha Textiles, Shri Ramesh authored a chapter entitled ‘Testing of
Raamanadham and renowned designer of Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics and their recent
Hyderabad, Mr. Shravan Kumar who contributed Development’ published in the book “Fibres to

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Smart Textiles”; Edited by Asis Patnaik & Sweta on the eve of energy conservation week 2020
Patnaik; CRC Press, Boca Raton, 8th August from January 20-26, 2020.
2019;
• Dr. Prithwiraj Mal, Associate Professor presented
• Ms. Rakhi Wahee Pratap, Associate Professor a Paper titled ‘Engineering of Clothing Comfort
presented a paper titled ‘ Adapting Indigenous: Using Fuzzy Goal Programming’ during FTC
A path to communicate slow fashion to 2020, IIT Delhi (February 7-9, 2020).
consumers “(A case study of indigenous Kala
• Dr. Sasmita Panda & Ms. Jyothirmai. S presented
Cotton) at ICSD Conference held on September
a Paper titled ‘Convergence of Technology,
4-5, 2019 in ROME (Italy).
Design, and Innovation for Sustainability
• Dr. Sasmita Panda, Associate Professor of Indian Handlooms: A General Study’ at
published a paper on ‘Important Perceptible International Conference on Handloom,
Technological Changes in Handlooms and Fashion, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles
Textiles – An Over View’ published by Institute (ICHFNTT 2020) held on February 27-28, 2020
of Engineers (India) Telangana state Centre, at University College of Technology, Osmania
Hyderabad on 52nd Engineers Day celebration University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
held on September 15, 2019.
• Dr. Sasmita Panda, Associate Professor
• Dr. Sasmita Panda, Associate Professor published and presented Article on ‘Timeless
presented ‘Best Technical Paper - Textile Elegance: Traditional Odishi Khandua Saree’
Engineering Division-2018 for the paper titled during Design Quest An Advanced Research
“Indian Textile and Handloom Industry’ - An Journal on Design, Vol-2, Issue- 2 Period:
overview with reference to Telangana State October 2019-March 2020.
Textiles and Apparel Policy- 2017-22 (T-TAP),
• Prof. Dr. R. Lakshmi Reddy presented a paper
October 2018 on the occasion of Fifth Annual
on Culture and Thought of Language in Images
General Meeting, Institution of Engineers,
“Shakti” During Women’s Day at Telugu
Telangana State Centre held on October 31,
University, Hyderabad in November 2019.
2019.
• Prof. Dr. R. Lakshmi Reddy was selected for
• Ms. Rakhi Wahee Pratap, Associate Professor
the Display in the Exhibition – Blue life at
presented a poster “Malkha”, an appropriate
National Tagore exhibition of painting,Tagore
fabric for sustainable fashion: Case study of
International Literature and Arts Festival in
decentralized system.” during the 2019 WDO
November 2019.
Research and Education held on October 10,
2019 Hyderabad. • Mr. Shivanand Sharma, Associate Professor
published a paper titled “Knitting as an Art and
• Dr. Sasmita Panda, Associate Professor
its prevalence in India” in the peer review Journal
presented a paper on ‘Telangana Handlooms
of Textile Association, JTA Jan-Feb 2020.
– Excellence in Traditional Weaving with
Innovation – A Brief’ published by Institute • Dr. I. Rajitha, Associate Professor co-authored
of Engineers (India) Telangana State Centre, a paper along with Ms. Pratyusha Kantheti
Hyderabad on 5th Annual General Meeting and Dr. Alapati Padma titled ‘Natural finishes
held on October 31, 2019 Hyderabad. on textiles to combat the mosquitoes: A pilot
study’- Journal of Entomology and Zoology
• Dr. Sasmita Panda, Associate Professor
Studies, 2020.
published and presented Article on
‘Convergence of Technologies for Societal • Prof. Dr. Malini D, CP-FD presented a Paper on
Needs and Poverty Alleviation in Handlooms ‘Kalmkari (Vraatapani): The humble foundation
and Textiles’ published on the occasion of 34th for the glorious Indian Chintz Textiles’ at
Engineering Congress, Institution of Engineers, International Conference on Recent Trends and
Telangana held on December 27-29, 2019. Sustainability in Craft and Design held at IICD,
Jaipur. Rajasthan on November 7, 2019.
• Ms. Jyothirmai. S, Associate Professor published
Article on ‘Influence of Sewing Parameters on • Prof. Dr. Malini D. CP-FD presented a Paper on
Seam Performance - A study’ published in 33rd ‘Yemmiganur Handloom: The Sunrise Sector of
Biennial Conference of HSAI- Trends for futuristic the Cotton Handloom Industry’ International
development in Home science: Research and Colloquia, Jaipur, Rajasthan during January 26-
Innovation, ISBN 978-9385604-10-2, January 30, 2020.
22-24, 2020 Avinashilingam Institute for Homes
• Prof. Dr. Malini D. Paper Presentation on
Sience and Higher Education for Women.
‘Charming Chintz – An Indo-European Fashion
• Dr. Sasmita Panda & Ms. Jyothirmai. S jointly Fabric’ at International Seminar of Textile
published and presented an Article ‘Energy Clothing Research Centre, New Delhi on
Conservation in Textile Industry: An Overview’ February 1, 2020.

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• Ms. T. Srivani, Associate Professor presented Hyderabad, Telangana. The abstract has been
a Paper titled “Technology Intervention as a published in the Conference Proceedings held
means of Sustenance of Block printed Kalamkari on February 28, 2020;
of Andhra Pradesh” and published Abstract in
the Conference Proceedings at the International • Dr. Shakeel Iqbal, Associate Professor (DFT)
Conference - Functional Textiles and Clothing & Ms. Fatima, Associate Professor (FD)
Conference, FTC - 2020 organised by IIT Delhi - jointly presented a Paper titled ‘The KHADI
Published as a chapter in the edited book Warp Times –Then and Now’ at the International
and Weft of Textiles and Clothing (pages 91- Conference on Handloom, Fashion, Nonwoven
95), Published by ShangaVerlag Publications, and Technical Textiles, organised by University
ISBN 978-9385604-10-2; 326 pages; February College of Technology, Osmania University,
2020; Hyderabad. The abstract has been published
in the Conference Proceedings February 27-
• Ms. T. Srivani, Associate Professor presented a 28, 2020;
Paper titled ‘A survey on the awareness of Past and
Present Practices of MachilipatnamKalamkari’ • Ms. Sharmila Sure, Associate Professor
at 33rd Biennial National Conference of presented a paper titled “Sustainable Fashion
Home Science Association of India (HSAI) on Brands In India” at International Conference on
Trends for Futuristic Development in Home Handloom, Fashion, Nonwoven and Technical
Science Research and Innovation hosted Textiles, organised by University College of
by Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore. Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Published as a chapter in the edited book Warp on February 27-28, 2020;
and Weft of Textiles and Clothing (pages 91-
95), Published by ShangaVerlag Publications, • Ms. Sharmila Sure & Ms. V. Priyadarshini,
ISBN 978-9385604-10-2; 326 pages; February Associate professors presented a paper titled
2020; ‘6 yards of Glamour, Is sari a sustainable
fashion Garment?’ and Published (Abstract) at
• Ms. T. Srivani, Associate Professor presented a
Fashion Colloquia, organized by Arch college
paper titled ‘Review of Multifarious Applications
of Design, Jaipur on January 28-29, 2020.
of Polymers in Medical and Healthcare Textiles’
in the International Conference on Handloom, • Mr. Abhinav Garg, Assistant Professor
Fashion, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles, published a paper titled “Addressing Data
organised by University College of Technology, Redundancy in IoT Networks” in the Scopus
Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana. The Indexed Journal of International Journal of
abstract has been published in the Conference
Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE)
Proceedings held on February 27, 2020;
during November 2019.
• Ms. T. Srivani, Associate Professor presented a
PhD Completed
paper titled ‘The warp and Woof of Traditional
Textiles of Telangana’ in the International • Prof. Lakshmi Reddy (F&LA) completed PhD
Conference on Handloom, Fashion, Nonwoven in October 2019 on the topic ‘Tantra-Visual to
and Technical Textiles, organised by University Ritual’ from Centre for Folk Culture Studies,
College of Technology, Osmania University, University of Hyderabad.

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JODHPUR

NIFT Jodhpur made its humble beginning in the up on the best possible collections of fashion
year 2010 from its temporary campus at Sojati information sources at par with the international
Gate and has successfully almost completed 10 standards. The Resource Centre has initiated the
academic years. NIFT Jodhpur shifted operations process of creating a centralised digital repository
to permanent campus at karwar in 2015 which is a of data, research papers, and journals. The process
fully residential green campus spread over 20 acres. of improving and enhancing the infrastructure has
been continuous process since its inception and
NIFT Jodhpur offers four-year Bachelor and two- will be carried forward in the coming years.
year Master programme in the area of Technology
and Management since 2010. Bachelor of Procurement of e-books, e-journals and several
Fashion Technology (BFT) and Masters in Fashion online databases for all faculty, students and staff
Management (MFM). of NIFT has enabled access to innumerable print
and non-print reference sources. Development of
Bachelor of Design – B. Des. (Following courses a database of executive summaries of all project
have commenced from Academic Year 2016- reports of graduating students is also under
17. Fashion Design (FD), Accessory Design (AD), process. The collection of Materials (Textiles &
Textile Design (TD), Fashion Communication (FC). Accessories), Hindi books and magazines has
Significant landmarks and achievements been a priority to strengthen the Resource Centre.
About 300 books added to Resource Centre this
• PPE kits developed for doctors year.
• Coveralls developed for sanitisation workers
• Tailors trained for making PPE Kits. Construction Lab set up by FD department with
• Vehicle Parking sheds constructed for NIFT 40 Sewing Machines, pattern making lab with 40
Staff and Guests. tables, 2 classrooms added in FD department.
• Under Water Tank capacity of 5.00 Lac. Ltrs. Faculty room created for BFT department. 18 Mac
constructed computers added to IT Labs. Boiler added to BFT
• Basket Ball Court constructed. lab.
• New class rooms created by utilising open
Development of Leather accessories and
spaces
Jewellery Lab in process in AD department in
Infrastructure and Facilities ongoing. Stationery Shop, Mess, Canteen, Gym,
Auditorium, Open Air Theatre and Music Room
NIFT Jodhpur’s resource centre, is rapidly building facilities available on campus.

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On campus banking facility is provided by Union product prototypes, patterns, technical sheet
bank of India. It is fully computerised and has a development. The project also aims to provide
facility of ATM. technical inputs for introduction of new tools and
incubation o new technology for enhancement of
Badminton Courts, Volleyball Ground, Football design intervention, product quality variety and
Ground, Basket Ball Court, Table Tennis and Carom efficiency of the production processes. In the year
are available in sports facilities. 2019-20, 14 workshops for artisans and 4 seminars
on capacity building were conducted under the
Separate hostel facilities are provided for Boys
scheme. Seven projects for training of women self
and Girls in the college campus. It has adequate
help groups carried out for state government.
security and discipline. Residential campus is made
up of Director’s Bungalow and separately quarters Pantaloons live project was organised for Fashion
for faculty and staff equipped with all modern styling students in FD.
amenities. The campus has a well furnished Guest
House for guests and delegates who visit the Classroom projects under the subject “Design
campus. Studio-3: Life style accessory range” and Aeon
Surfaces, New Delhi, a leading firm in fabrication for
Conference Room support for important meetings, polymer solid surfaces was organised by AD dept.
conferences, seminars and presentations are They provided a brief to the class for development
available in a much secured and technologically of new designs as per the requirement of the
advanced environment. The entire facility is fully client. The selected designs were acknowledged
air-conditioned with a dedicated power back-up. by the industry recognising NIFT students.
A medical practitioner and Psychiatrist Counsellor
are available at the institute round the clock to Major achievements in Student Competitions and
provide medical care and advice to students, Awards
staff and faculty. The Institute has bus facility for
its students. Public transport buses facility also is • Mr. Pankaj Singh, 7th sem of FD Department
available. The entire college campus is facilitated was second runner up at Anchor Design
with pure Reverse Osmosis (RO) drinking water competition 2019.
with water coolers in every block to cater to the
• Mr. Aditya Singh of FD department was first
need of pure and safe drinking water. The Institute
runner up, debate and poster making, vigilance
has installed Closed Circuit Television Cameras
week’20.
(CCTV) for the safety of staff, students and visitors
and the protection of property and buildings. This • Mr. Dhruvik Bamanika, FC won Silver Medal in
requires areas of the college to be under 24 hour 400 Meters (Athletics) in Converge 2019.
recorded CCTV surveillance. Power back up is
provided by 03 of DGSET generators (125 KVA) • Mr. Shubham Dave, FC, won Bronze medal in
which are maintained under AMCs. The campus Essay writing Converge 2019.
has a seamless Wifi network which allows the
students to connect to net anytime, anywhere. • Mr. Bhimrao More, FP, won Gold in Basketball
Fire Extinguishers are installed at various locations in Converge 2019.
of the campus and all extinguishers are working • Mr. Neeraj Parkar, FD, won Silver in solo Dance
efficiently. A periodic mock drill also conducted in Converge 2019.
on fire safety and fire fighting awareness. Sanitary
Napkins Dispenser machines and disposal • Mr. Shashank Shekhar, FD, won Silver in Street
machines installed in girls’ wash rooms. Play in Converge 2019.
Projects Graduation Projects and Graduation Events
NIFT Jodhpur implemented PRODUCT DESIGN • In AD Department all the students are having
DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION CENTRE their Graduation Project in different sectors
project Under Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster and various product categories.The type
Development Scheme (CHCDS) of Jodhpur Mega of projects are “Developing collections of
cluster sponsored by the O/o of the Development products as per the latest studies and research
Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, i.e market and fashion trends; consumer
Govt. of India. The project aimed to establish behaviour and as per industries requirement.”
a Product Design Development and Innovation Some students are also exploring the latest
Centre in Jodhpur to foster design development arena of sustainable products, while others
and promote product innovation in the cluster. are into Bags and Other Fashion Accessories,
The key objective of the project was to provide all Jewellery, Kitchenware, Furniture, Interior
design related services to the cluster entrepreneurs Products and other relevant fields.
and artisans such as Trend and forecasting, new
product designs, development of samples and • In FMS department the graduation projects

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were done at different esteemed brands, Publication and paper presentation (Both Students
to name a few like Arvind Fashions Ltd, & Faculty)
Levi’s, United Colours of Benetton, Life
style International, Arrow, Price Warehouse • Manoj Tiwari, “Development of ergonomic
Coopers, Central Future Lifestyle Ltd., work station for sewing operations” at the
lenskart, Tenovia and also engaged with craft 10th International Conference on Applied
research project at IIM-Kolkata. Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2019)
from July 24-28, 2019 at Washington D.C. USA
• The student of B.F. Tech, Jodhpur have done (jointly with Dr. Yuvraj Garg).
projects in various arena of fashion industry
• Manoj Tiwari, “Development and
starting from Machine learning, size adjustable
Implementation of a Reliability Centered
garment, retails and manufacturing area.
Maintenance Management system using
Cluster initiative – Activities, workshops and Artificial Intelligence” published in the Oorja
impact Jan-June, 2019

In the academic year 2019-20, Management • Manoj Tiwari, “Validation and Reliability
and design students intervened the Kota Doriya of Sizestream 3D Scanner for human body
Handloom craft of Kaithun (Kota Distrcit), Roteda measurement” presented at the International
(Bundi District) and Mangrol clusters (Baran Conference on Functional Textiles & Clothing
District), Barmer embroidery, Pokharan pottery & (FTC 2020) organised at IIT Delhi from February
7-9, 2020.
Jaisalmer Embroidery, Pattu weaving from Kadua
Cluster, Ari-Tari, Puppet, Lack, Iron & White Metal, • Manoj Tiwari, “Development and
Salawas Durry from Jodhpur under the “Craft implementation of Reliability Centered
Research and Documentation” activity. Awareness Maintenance (RCM) system using Artificial
workshop was also conducted by the Fashion Intelligence” at the International Conference
Management departments. on Management & IT (ICMIT 2019) at IIIM,
Jaipur from April 10-12, 2019. (Jointly with Mr.
FD Department visited Kota Doria cluster of Malkaus Chaudhary)
Kaithun and Roteda, Aarii Taari Cluster of Jodhpur,
Pattu Weaving Cluster of Phalodi, Needle craft of • Manoj Tiwari, “DATA MINING OF BODY
Jaisalmer. Craft Research and documentation visit MEASUREMENTS OF INDIAN YOUTH
was conducted at Danka Embroidery, Udaipur, POPULATION TO DEVELOP BODY SIZE
clusters of Dabu Block Print Akola, clusters of CHARTS” at the International Conference on
Kashidakari Embroidery, Pugal, clusters of Woolen Ergonomics & Human factors 2019, at London,
Khadi, Bikaner, cluster of Block print Pipar, Jodhpur UK from April 29-30, 2019 (jointly with Prof.
Rajasthan. (Dr.) Noopur Anand)

FC Department visited White metal craft cluster • Ankur Saxena, “Green Manufacturing Model
with one group, Pattu and Embroidery clusters for India Apparel Industry using Interpreted
and Kota Doria and Roteda clusters. Structural Modelling” presented at the
International Conference on Functional Textiles
AD Department Craft Cluster (Handicraft) Visits & Clothing (FTC 2020) organised at IIT Delhi
and Craft Based Research was conducted in. from February 7-9, 2020 (jointly with Prof. (Dr.)
Yellow Stone Carving – Jaisalmer. Ajit Khare)
TD IV students visited Block Prints, Pipar, Jodhpur • Mr. Janmay Singh Hada, Assistant Professor
for for Application of Natural Dyes , Craft Cluster presented paper on “Skill gap analysis and
Visit at Jaisalmer (Embroidery), Pokran (Pattu supply in Indian textile industries in January 16-
Cluster). TD V semester students visited Ratan 17, 2020 at International Conference on Skill
textiles, Jaipur for Print design and CAD and Vinod development Opportunity and Challenges,
Textiles, Vastra Vinod and Ajanta Kashida Jodhpur, 2020 (SDOC 2020) at Department of Garment
Natural Fibers, Jaipur and Ajrakh Cluster (Natural production and Export Management, Govt.
Dyeing & Printing), Barmer, Rajasthan (Sem IV and Arts College, University of Kota, Rajasthan”.
sem VI).
• Akansha Pareek, Assistant Professor presented
PhD Pursuing and Completed paper entitled “An Attempt to Record the
Awareness of Kalamkari Craft among the
PhD Completed : Dr. Ishwar Kumar, Dr. Shikha Design Scholars” published in International
Gupta, Dr. Yuvraj Garg have competed their PhD Journal of Home Science, Volume 6, Issue 1,
Mr. Janmay Singh Hada is pursuing PhD. Page 229-231.

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• Akansha Pareek Assistant Professor presented Faculty Participations in National and International
paper entitled “An attempt to record the rituals conferences/ exhibitions/ trade fairs/ meets.
of worshipping the phad- a folk tradition from
Rajasthan” presented and published in 7th • Dr. Aditi Mertia and Ms. Anusha, Assistant
National Conference on Indian Folk Tradition: Professors FD department visited Century
Studies in Language, Communication, Overseas, Delhi on November 20, 2019 to
Translation and Theory” held on February 27- understand Design process and productions
at one of the leading export houses of Delhi.
28, 2020 at Amity University, Lucknow.
• Ms. Lajoplin Assistant Professor TD
• Sheetal Soni published a paper titled “Indian
department attended International conference
Retail sector: Growth Engine for Indian
on Globalization of Khadi at HCM RIPA at
Economy” in a National Seminar on Indian
Jaipur on January 30, 2020.
Economic Slowdown: Dynamics & Perspectives
organised by Department of Economics & • Dr. Chet Ram Meena Assistant Professor TD
Commerce, A.S.D. Govt. Degree College for department attended the “India Fashion
Women, Kakinada. Published in ISBN book no. Forum & Fashion Technology” at Conard Hotel
978-81944-315-4-1, Visakhapatnam on March Bengaluru from December 17-18, 2019.
6-7, 2020.
Seminar and workshops by alumni, industry and
Faculty Orientation, Training and development international experts
• Dr. Akansha Pareek, Assistant Professor Ms. Pramila Choudhry, on Sustainability Craft and
completed FIA (Faculty Industry Attachment) Fashion in FD department in November 2019.
with Jain Handicrafts, Rajasthan from July
8-19, 2019. • Expert session of Mr. Rajat Jain on various
Fashion seasons, International designers of
• Ms. Lajoplin Assistant Professor completed Pret and couture collection under Fashion
Faculty Industry attachment at Ratan Textiles Society and culture subject in November 14,
at Jaipur, Rajasthan in July 2019. 2019.

• Dr. Chet Ram Meena, Assistant Professor • Mr. Vikas of Century Overseas for Industry visit
attended training on topic “Functional & on November 2019.
Technical Textiles” at IIT Delhi Campus at
• Dr. Vijaya Deshmukh in 2019 for four batches
Sonipat from December 6-9, 2019.
Topic - Design process and disruptive
• Mr. Janmay Singh Hada, Assistant Professor innovation.
visited Indian Institute of Handloom
• Expert Session of Mr. Nitin Kumar Sharma on
Technology, Jodhpur (Ministry Of Textiles,
“Strategies to establish a new venture” dated
Govt. of India) as external examiner and paper
September 2019.
setter for Diploma Semester examination for
June & December 2019. • Expert Session of Dr. Deepak Mishra, Assistant
Professor, Computer Engineering & IT Dept,
• Mr. Janmay Singh Hada, Assistant Professor IIT-Jodhpur on “Artificial Intelligence and its
was a paper setter for University of Kota, application in Fashion Industry” on October
Annual examination for GPEM for December 2019 for MFM III Sem students under the
& June 2020. subject Big Data Analytics.
• Dr. Sheetal Soni was appointed as an External • Expert session of Dr. Suman Kundu Assistant
Examiner at Vyas Institute of Management, Professor, Computer Engineering & IT Dept,
Jodhpur, Rajasthan for PGDM I semester IIT-Jodhpur on “Social Media Analytics & its
application” on October 2019 for MFM III Sem
Faculty participated and coordinated in Kalpkari
students under the subject Big Data Analytics.
Art & Design Workshop- Textile Design, organised
by NIFT Jodhpur from 25-28 June 2019. • Expert Session of Prof. Atanu Gosh, IIT Mumbai
on “Innovation in developing the economy” on
Faculty attended Universal Training workshop October 1, 2019.
Program 4 days for self-development, organised
by Head office NIFT for the faculties of NIFT from • Expert Session of Mrs. Madhvi Gadkari,
June 11-14, 2020 at a hill resort Club Mahindra Counsellor on “Structure of Brain” under the
Pristine Peaks at Naldehra near Shimla, Himachal subject Consumer Behaviour Neuro Marketing
Pradesh. on March 12, 2020.

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• Mr. Bharat Parmar & Mr. Mohammad Shadab Ajanta Kashida Jodhur, Natural Fibers, Jaipur (Ms.
Sami - Conducted still Photography and Film Lajoplin, Assistant Professor). Special Handloom
making workshop titled as “Kalpkari” with an Expo with Handicraft & Jute Jodhpur, Rajasthan,
aim to facilitate the understanding about film Saras National Craft Fair at Jodhpur, Rajasthan,
production and sharpen photography skills. Ajrakh Cluster (Natural Dyeing & Printing), Barmer,
Rajasthan.
Industry linkages (visits and students internships)
FMS Department I sem students for the subject
FD Department of NIFT Jodhpur organised Fashion Fashion Concepts & Merchandising, Fashion
show at Hastshilp Mela, Jodhpur, Rajasthan by
Material Management & Quality and Customer
Industries association in January 2020.
Experience Management & Retail Operations
Students of Sem III visited Ma’am Arts, Jaipur visited Paragon Apparels, Noida, Cuir Inde,
visit to understand Design development and Gurugram and Select City Walk , Delhi.
production process of a Garment manufacturing
Industry Visit and Interaction with Mr. Sudershan
unit. Sem V students visited DLF Emporio, Delhi for
Bhatt, Owner, Himalayan Arts regarding Exports
understanding couture embroidery and finishing
in designer collection, National Museum, Delhi at Global Market and Industry Visit and Interaction
to understand History of fashion and costume, with Mr. Anup Garg and Mr. Shishir Agarwal,
Century Overseas, Delhi to understand Design Founder & Owner Kerning Krafts on Challenges
process and productions at one of the leading and Importance of Research in Global Businesses.
export houses of Delhi. Organised Industry Interaction for International
All students attended Button Masala workshop by Business Deepening Specialisation students with
Mr. Anuj Sharma in campus. Fourth sem students Dr. Chandrakant Sharma, Industrialist , Vaishali
visited to Tie and dye and embroidery artisans at Fashions, Jodhpur.
Jodhpur under fundamentals of value addition.
AD Department students visited Museum/ Fair/
FC Department, III & V Sem students were taken Industry Visit. Students visited ‘National Museum’
to Mumbai, to Red Chillies Production, Advertising which apart from their regular collection, was
Agency, MAMI (Mumbai Film Festival). Major having an exhibition of “Ritual Vessels and Musical
Brands of the Fashion industry were contacted in Instruments of Ancient China”
formulating and conceptualising as advertisement
collateral under the subject Fashion Photography. BFT students visited the below factories to to
Students got into deep and intense understanding strengthen the internship, research project and
about the brand, brand philosophy and brand Placement – Banswara Garments, Daman, Gini &
personality building. Jony (BFT Sem V), Daman, Maam arts, Jaipur and
Aman Exports, Jaipur (BFT sem III).
An extensive futuristic research keeping in mind the
upcoming design trends and fashion forecasting The sustainability aspect and green campus
of the respective brands, fashion calendar titled as
The following are the initiatives taken to make the
Fashion 2020 was designed in collaboration with
campus eco-friendly:
the brands like “MADAME”, “KAZO”, “INDAIN
KRAFT”, “TRUNK”, “ETHENIX BY RAYMOND”, Waste water management through 200 KLD
“SAMBHALI”, “LADESSAR”, “BOYLLA”, Sewage treatment plant: The campus is being
“VALLARI”, “AVEESHA’S” and “MAX” too name provided with a well laid out drainage and sewerage
of few. To understand fashion, film, film making network. A centralized sewerage treatment facility
and production in more deeper sense students is used for irrigation and maintenance of green
visited Mumbai film and Television Industry.
cover. 370 Kw Solar power generation plant: Solar
TD department students participated in Fashion energy is an infinite source of energy which is also
show at Western Rajasthan Industrial Fair a clean energy. This reduces the use of fossil fuels
organized by Department of Industries, Govt. of and it also produce pollution free and provide
Rajasthan on January, 2020. They visited Albert lower cost electricity than power grid. There is
Museum, Jaipur, Weaving Service Centre (WSC), complete ban on use of plastic at campus. Use of
Jaipur, Anokhi Museum, Jaipur, Ajrakh Cluster more LEDs than traditional incandescent lights:
(Natural Dyeing & Printing), Barmer Rajasthan, conversion of conventional lighting to LEDs.
Block Prints, Pipar, for Application of Natural Landscaping and gardening in entire campus
Dyes Craft Cluster Visit at Jaisalmer (Embroidery), and campus is surrounded with different plants
Pokran (Pattu Cluster) with TD V semester, Ratan and Trees. Meaningful paintings are draw in the
textiles, Jaipur for Print design and CAD with campus. Periodic repair/maintenance works are
TD V semester, Vinod Textiles, Vastra Vinod & carried out.

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Significant landmarks/Major Achievements residential schools were done to canvas students

and spread the knowledge about NIFT and various
Kannur district is one of the beautiful districts in programmes it offers. Open House Sessions were
northern Kerala established in the year 1957. The conducted statewide.
land is widely known as Land of Looms and Lores
due to the functioning of popular Loom industries NIFT Kannur is offering 22 GE subjects (16 Optional
in the region and the presence of unique ritual and and 6 Mandatory). The regional traditional martial
folk arts practice in religious places. NIFT Kannur art form Kalarippayattu and Folk art Making sense
campus is 700 meters away from the National of Theyyam are offered by Kannur Centre only.
Highway and 16 km North of Kannur Town situated
in an industrial cum educational area. Three students are selected for the Semester
Exchange programme as detailed below:
The campus is having 787 students in its rolls (169
boys and 618 girls). Kannur centre is offering 5 • Ms Marria Ann – TD/V – Saxion University,
undergraduate programmes and 2 postgraduate Netherlands
programmes. 197 students graduated on July 19,
• Ms. Prerana Raidurg – KD/V – Saxion University,
2019 (UG -145, PG-52). Prof. Dr. G. Gopa Kumar,
Netherlands
Vice-Chancellor Central University of Kerala was
the chief guest for the convocation ceremony. • Mr. Adwaith Premchand – BFT/VI, ENSAIT,
France
Orientation Programme in NIFT, Kannur was
organized from July 24-26, 2019. Introduction to Infrastructure and facilities
GE, SDAC, RIC, CIC, IDL, IDM & DS was done.
Interaction with NIFT alumni and concluded NIFT Campus have 9.63 acres of land in which
by cultural event “Kalamezhuthum pattum”. the total built-up area is 3 lakh 20 thousand sq.ft.
Admission 2020 campaign was conducted. (approx.). The land was earlier in the possession
Admission Leaflets & Posters designed in both of Kinfra, now has been leased in the name of
English and regional language were made. Director NIFT Kannur. The campus have a 8 storied
Local newspaper advertisements, All India academic block, workshop building, 2 hostel blocks
Radio announcements and local FM channels (for Girl students), canteen building, gym, sewage
were also entrusted for wide publicity. To invite treatment plant, auditorium etc. Paperwork is
more applications towards SC/ST seats, visits to proceeding for faculty quarters. All Faculty rooms

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are provided with cabins. Annexe to Hostel block the following accolades in various inter-college
is nearing completion. Basketball and Volleyball competitions held in other prestigious institutions
courts are constructed.
1. Fashion design students from NIFT, Kannur,
8 elevators are functioning in the Academic Block Semester VI presented the collection “I Bleed”
with all statutory approval & Licence. - a tribute to all the women, intersex and trans
genders out there who bleed and aim to break
Fire fighting system is working efficiently. In the numerous rigid stereotypes.
prevailing situation of Pandemic COVID 19 attack,
the campus and surroundings are sanitized. The Prizes won:
surfaces are cleaned and sprayed with disinfectants
Waves’19, BITS Pilani, Goa, November 2, 2019
to avoid infection. The campus is connected to the
: 2nd Place
internet via 1 GBPS Rail net (NKN) and BSNL net.
Campus is having wi-fi connectivity. As a measure Ragam’20, NIT Calicut, January 11, 2020: 3rd
for energy conservation, all street light and other Place
lights were converted to LED. Resource Centre
of Kannur Campus is having 5253 Nos of Books Naalam’20, NUALS Kochi, February 21, 2020 :
10 Journals & 66 Magazines. Reading Tables, 2nd Place
Computers with internet connectivity, resource
2. Fashion Design Students from NIFT Kannur
materials swatches etc are available in the RC.
Semester VI, Collection title ‘Climate change’
Short term programmes
Prizes won:
3 Months CEP program has been floated by Mr.
Pragati’20, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Rajesh Kumar Jha.
University, Coimbatore, January 24, 2020 : 1st
Major Projects Prize

Government-funded Projects undertaken by NIFT Dyuksha’ 20, NSS College of Engineering,

Kannur Palakkad, February 14, 2020 : 1st Prize

• Kudumbashree Project (Project cost – 15.5

Lakh) – Skill Development Programme (in 3. Textile Design Students from NIFT Kannur
house project) Semester VI, Collection - “Renovo” - Depletion
of Corals
• Kerala Handloom Uniform Project (Project
cost – 7.5 Lakh)– Valuation study on Handloom Prizes won:
School Uniforms
Propulzo’20, Tangal Kunj Mussilar College of
• SITTAR (Phase-II) (Project cost-17 Lakh) – Marine Engineering, CUSAT, Kalamassery,
Photography based state and national level January 22, 2020: 2nd Prize
camp for Higher secondary students(multi-
phased programme primary level conducted 4. Fashion Design Students from NIFT Kannur
at NIFT Kannur Campus and second level Semester VI, Collection - “ENOUGH” - Rape
conducted in coordination with IIT Hyderabad Culture
Design Department)
Prizes won:
• Knowledge partner for Kerala Handloom
Dyuksha’ 20, NSS College of Engineering,
Branding project worth 3.7 Crore - Branding of
Palakkad, February 14, 2020: 2nd Prize
Kerala handloom products
Muhammed Aslam KC, FC VI semester did poster
• IIT Palakkad, Convocation dress design (Project
design for a short film for Moothedath productions,
cost – 4.96 lakh)
family thriller movie, 2019.
Major achievements in Student competitions and Ms. Prerana Raidurga –Participated in Getting
Awards Closer FASHION FESTIVAL –ROTTERDAM.
NIFT Kannur won the 1st Runner up position in Graduation projects and Graduation events
the Converge 2019 by winning 11 gold medals, 9
silver medals and 11 bronze. NIFT Spectrum 2020 Graduation Show of all departments was conducted
Arts & Sports events were conducted in the month in the month of May. TD dept conducted their final
of March 2020. NIFT Kannur students also won GP Show titled ‘Tantu’ in Sargalaya Craft Village. It

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was a huge success as it gave a good exposure to May 29-30, 2019. Paper on Fashion Education
the work of NIFT students. at Fashion Colloquia 2020, international
conference organised by Arch College, Jaipur,
Craft Cluster Initiative – Activities, workshops and dated January 28-30, 2020
impact
• Presentation and abstract Publication has
Dr. P Mohanraj, Professor, Visited Trivandrum
been done by Mr. Rajesh Kumar Jha, (CC-DFT)
during July 25-27, 2019 for cluster field visit to
(jointly) in the National Conference (SAIF 2019)
Kollayil BLC, Sree Narayana weavers Co-op society
organised by NIFT Kannur campus, Topic:
ltd at Aruvipuram and Maruthathoor Handloom
Praxis of Artificial Intelligence in Apparel
weavers Co-op society at Amaravilla.
Industry: A beginning of New Epoch 2) Poem
Mr Nishant Sharma, Associate Professor, Visited published in the printed journal of TOLIC
Paravur Handloom cluster, for guiding students named “Khitiz”, Topic: Matribhumi 3) Articles
under CRD, dated. July 25-26, 2019. paper published in the printed journal of TOLIC
named “Khitiz”, Topic: Mera Lakshya Bharastra
15 students visited Chendamangalam Handloom char Mukh Bharat ( This article secured first
Cluster, Eranakulam; 8 students visited prize in the essay competition in TOLIC event)
Kuthuparamba Handloom Cluster. Kuthuparamba
• Research paper and research poster presentation
8 students visited the Kasaragod Weavers Co- by Ms. Suvidha Raju on the topic “Bio-crafts
Society Ltd, Kasaragod; 10 students visited Kollayil
for value addition in Indian Silk Industry” at
Handloom cluster Trivandrum; 10 students visited
25th International Congress on Sericulture and
Eramala Weavers Handloom Cluster Kozhikode;
silk industry under the section “Post-Cocoon-
10 students visited Chittoor Handloom Cluster
Technology” held at Tsukuba, Japan.
Palakkad
Papers, articles presentations - International
PhD Pursuing and Completed:
Forums
MFM
Dr Shivkumar M Belli (Completed) • Ms. Mukthy S, Assistant Professor, PAPER
Ms Jaya Mathew (pursuing) Publication: Influence of Social Media
Ms.Mukthy has registered in PhD Marketing Strategies in Niche Startup Models:
A Consumer Study on Fashion Brands:
KD International Journal of Textile and Fashion
Mr R S Jayadeep (Pursuing) Technology (IJTFT), ISSN (P): 2250–2378; ISSN
Mr Nishant Sharma (Pursuing) (E): 2319–4510 Vol. 9, Issue December 6, 2019,
FC 43–56. Paper Presentation: Fashion Business
Ms Gargee Bhattacharjee (pursuing) Model – Change from unconventional creations
Mr Sujith KG (pursuing) to sustainable trends- Upcoming designers
perspective: International Fashion Colloquia
DFT
2020, Jaipur India, January 26-30, 2020
Mr Rajesh Kumar Jha (Pursuing)
TD • Dr. Mohanraj has presented a paper on Design
Dr T. Vijayalakshmi (Completed) interventions and Development for Coir
Kerala 2019 in the international conference
FD on December 6, 2019 at Alappuzha in Kerala,
Mr Om Soorya (Pursuing)
India. Coir Kerala 2019 is an international
Ms. Shangrella Rajesh M K has registered in PhD
event on Kerala coir and natural fibre
Publications and Paper Presentations products, in the December 4-8, 2019 at
Alappuzha in Kerala, India. This is the eighth
Papers, Articles Presentations – National Forums edition of the annual Coir Kerala fair besides
the exhibitor presentations on the products/
• Ms. Mukthy S, Assistant Professor, Ethical
services, organized by the Department of
Factors influencing attitude towards Fashion
Coir Development, Government of Kerala.
counterfeit products. ICSSC -2020: Alagappa
Conceptualized, initiated and organized two
University, Sponsored Under Rusa phase 2.0
highly appreciated webinars on June 10, 2020
scheme February 25, 2020
namely (a.) “COVID-19 CHALLENGES - NEW
• Mr. Nishant Sharma, Associate Professor, NORMAL - NEW NORMS FOR FASHION
Paper on AI in Knits at SAIF'19, national INDUSTRY” and (b.) “CREATIVE DESIGNING
conference organised by NIFT Kannur, dated. IN FLAT KNITS IN SHIMA SEIKI”

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• Mr. Abhilash Balan - Paper titled ‘An students. Ms. Alpi Boylla, Director Save the Loom
Investigation of Handmade School Uniform and also NIFT Delhi Alumni, took a session on ‘Craft
and Sustainability a Kerala model from India’ Documentation and possible promotional tools in
been accepted by ICTCS 2020- International the craft sector’ as part of CRD orientation week
conference on Textiles and Clothing for Fashion Communication students. Mr. Sujay
Sustainability, October 2020, New York USA. Lingappa, Principal Experience Design, Infosys,
Bengaluru conducted a 2-day Workshop on Ui/Ux
• Ms. Gargee Bhattacharjee Paper titled for final year Fashion communication students.
‘Changing Trends in Dimasa Textiles of Cachar
District of Assam’ was published in IOSR Journal As part of Sustainable Systems crafts studies,
of Humanities and Social Science, Publisher interaction titled “Aesthetics of hand-making”,
Name: International Organization of Scientific with eminent person Sri Prasanna, founder of
Research, Publication Date: March 31, 2020. Charaka Women’s Co-operative society, Desi trust,
Social Activist and Theater Person was conducted
• Mr. Kumaraguru has presented a paper on “ on August 30, 2019.
Emerging Trends & Opportunities in Clothing
Industry for Fashion Students” at L.CT.L. External Expert Lecture for the subject”
Palaniappa Chettiar Memorial Auditorium, Introduction to design Innovation” IDM -UG
Alagappa University, Karaikudi on January 21, Semester VI & “Trendspotting” IDM PG Semester
2020. III, was conducted by Mr. Ujjwal Anand successfully
conducted 6 sessions (forenoon & afternoon) on
• Ms. Shangrella M K has presented a paper September 4, 2019. Expert Lecture of 2 sessions
titled FASHION BUSINESS MODEL -CHANGE for subject” Introduction to Industry Practices”
FROM UNCONVENTIONAL CREATIONS Semester II was conducted by Mr.Ashish Solanki on
TO SUSTAINABLE TRENDS – UPCOMING November 11, 2019. Expert Lecture of 5 sessions
DESIGNERS PERSPECTIVE at Fashion for subject “Industry Guided Project Proposal”
colloquia 2020. Paper titled Influence of social, Semester II was conducted by Mr. Chitti Babu
Media Marketing strategies in niche startup Govindaraj on January 27, 2020. Expert Lecture of
models. A consumer study of Fashion Brands. 6 sessions for the subject “UI UX “ Semester II, was
Paper published in Trans Stellar, International conducted by Mr. Athul Sasidharan on February
Journal of Textile and fashion technology. 7, 2020. Expert Lecture of 1 session for subject
Design as Luxury was conducted by Mr. Kislay
• Mr. Om Soorya, Assistant Professor, Visited Yadav completed one session on March 28, 2020.
and Exhibited his painting at India Art Fair,
New Delhi. February, 2020. Major Industry Linkages

Seminars and workshops by Alumni, Industry and Cannanore Spinning Mill, Kannur; Maryan
International Experts Apparels, Kannur; Hanveev Processing House,
Kannur; Intertek Testing Services, Tiruppur;
NIFT Kannur hosted a national seminar on the Spencer Dyeing, Tiruppur; Unifront Processors,
application of Artificial Intelligence in the fashion Perundurai; NIFT-TEA College Knitwear Fashion,
industry and its impacts. The seminar title was Tiruppur; Shri Vishnu Textiles, Palladam, Tamilnadu;
“Seeing AI in fashion (SAIF’19) It was organized Dinesh Textiles, Kanhirode Weavers cooperative
on May 29-30, 2019 by Mr. Manuprasad Mathew society; Kerala state startup mission Incubator –
and Mr. Mohammed Ansar. The first-ever national MYZONE at Kannur; Future Lifestyle; Arvind Ltd,;
seminar happened on NIFT Kannur. There were Max; Matrix Clothing; Orient Craft; Shahi Export
11 Keynote speakers from different National house; Suditi Industries; Aditya Birla -Pantaloons.
universities, Industry experts and a special guest.
24 papers were selected and presented during the The sustainability aspects and Green campus
conference. activities

Dr. T Saravana Kumar, Consultant Delivered expert NIFT Kannur is having PCB appreciation
lecture in “Circular knitting and Colloquium paper” award-winning Sewage Treatment Plant (STP),
KD-V & VII semester students. Mr Praveen P, Incinerator, recycling of treated water in place.
Intimate Wear Industry Expert, for KD deepening As part of Swachhta activities Kannur Centre has
subject. done segregation of reusable waste materials.
A vegetable garden has been set up in the
3-day Calligraphy Workshop by veteran Calligrapher campus with the guidance of Kerala Agriculture
Mr. Narayana Bhattathiri was conducted in Department. For the agriculture purpose, we are
the month of November 2019 for Fashion utilizing the water and fertilizer from STP Plant in
Communication Dept & Foundation Programme the campus.

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KANGRA

Projects 17-22, 2020 as an expert to teach ‘Fashion

Illustration’.
• NIFT Kangra completed project of short term
courses for Instructors/Trainers of Apparel • Mr. Saurabh Chaturvedi was invited as Expert
Sector for ITI in August 2019. on May 24, 2019 during one week STC on
“Advancement in Garment Technology” at NIT
• NIFT Kangra is presently working on three Jalandhar.
projects Integrated Design & Technical
Development Project (IDDP), Pine Needle; • Mr. Ajeet Kumar, Assistant Professor, FC
Nurpur, Design & Technology Development was invited as session expert and Speaker at
Workshop (DDW), Pine Needle & Bamboo LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE workshop
Craft, Shahpur; and Apna Kangra Project with held at Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering
SDM Kangra - Designing a coffee table book College (RGGEC), Kangra. He spoke on the
for Kangra. topic of “Designing Leaders with Design
Thinking” on August 29, 2019.
Craft Cluster Initiatives
• Ms. Chavi Goyal, Assistant Professor, DFT,
Craft Bazaar - The event of Craft Bazaar was
NIFT- Kangra organized Expert lecture by Mr.
organised in the campus for two days on (February
Vijay Singh Katiyar, Professor, NID Ahmedabad
28-29, 2020) where various artisans from craft
on “Process of Ideation” in Integrated Design
clusters of Chamba Rumal, Chamba Leather Craft,
Project, April 16, 2020.
Chamba Wood Carving, Kangra Pine needle Craft,
Kangra embroidery, Kangra Pottery, Palampur • Mr. Pavittar Punit Singh, Assistant Professor,
Likhnu Craft, Kullu Shawl Weaving, Kangra TD organized interaction with Mr. Abhishek
Miniature Painting and Palampur Bamboo Craft Ghiya, General Manager RUJ Wood Craft and
participated. Mr. Kartavya, Head-Designer, RUJ Woodcraft.
Seminars And Workshops By Alumni, Industry And Faculty Oreination, Trainings And Development
Experts
• Mr. Saurabh Chaturvedi, Associate Professor,
• Dr. Anunita Rangra, Associate Professor, DFT; Ms. Apla, Associate Professor, FC; Mr.
TD was invited as Guest faculty at National Saurabh Garg, Assistant Professor, Textile
Institute of Design, Kurukshetra from February Design; Ms. Chavi Goyal, Assistant Professor,

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DFT completed Faculty Industry Attachment in 01 under subtheme- Technology and trends.
different organizations all across India.
• Ms. Purnendu Sharma, Assistant Professor, FC
• Mr. Saurabh Chaturvedi, Associate Professor, published paper on ‘The Psychological Impacts
DFT; Ms. Chavi Goyal, Assistant Professor, DFT of latest fashion on teenagers’ in- International
; Mr. Saurabh Garg, Assistant Professor, Textile journal of scientific research in multidisciplinary
Design; Mr. Mohd Umar, Assistant Professor, studies Vol V, issue no. 08, page no (pp). 141-
DFT; Mr. Ajeet Kumar Assistant Professor, FC; 147, August 2019.
Dr. Paramita Sarkar, Assistant Professor; Mr.
Vinod Kumar Sharma, Assistant Professor; • Mr. Saurabh Garg, Assistant Professor, Textile
Mr. Rajesh Dhiman, Assistant Professor; Mr. Design, NIFT-Kangra published a paper
Kamaljeet Singh, Assistant Professor, DFT entitled ‘A Review on Preparatory Processes
attended ToT organized by NIFT in various of Bamboo Fibres for Textile Applications’ in
streams. Journal of Textile Science & Engineering in
May 2019.
Research Publications And Presentations
• Mr. Saurabh Garg, Assistant Professor, Textile
• Ms. Shipra Sharma, Associate Professor, DFT Design, NIFT-Kangra presented and published
published paper on ‘Role of communication a paper entitled ‘STUDY OF COMPATIBILITY
in apparel manufacturing units’ in the book PARAMETERS OF MIXTURE OF NATURAL
titled ‘Envisioning Effective Management DYES’ in 5th International Textiles and Costume
Communication’ ISBN 978-81-7975-997-4 with Congress, Vadodara, India, in October 3-5,
Anamika Publications, Delhi 2019.

• Ms. Shipra Sharma, Associate Professor, • Mr. Ajeet Kumar, Assistant Professor, FC
DFT presented research paper on “An presented a paper “Neo Leaders of the Vuca
analysis of the need of Training for Indian World” at 6th International Communication
Textile Manufacturing sector” by at 22nd Management Conference 2020 (ICMC2020)
International conference on Apparel Industry of MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications,
and Manufacturing, London, UK (March 12-13, Ahmedabad) on January 9, 2020, Gujarat
2020) which was published in International Journal
of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in
• Mr. Saurabh Chaturvedi, Associate Professor, Education (IJARIIE).
DFT, Presented paper on “Impact of cultural
diversity at workplace through recruitment of Phd Pursuing and Completed
differently able employees’ ‘ at ICMC 2020
MICA Ahmedabad on January 10, 2020. NIFT Kangra centre has currently 03 PhD holders
names Dr. Anunita Rangra, Associate Professor,
• Ms. Apla, Associate Professor, FC published TD, Dr. Babita Bhandari, Assistant Professor, TD
paper on Shimla Doll Making Craft was and Dr. Paramita Sarkar, Assistant Professor, FD.
Published in Indian Journal of Applied Research Ms. Shipra Sharma, Associate Professor, DFT has
Volume - 9 Issue 12 in December 2019. submitted PhD thesis on ‘Analysis of training
and development practices in select textile and
• The research paper titled “Social Empowerment apparel industries, Jalandhar, Punjab. Ms. Chavi
through Green Fashion” by Ms. Shruti Gupta, Goyal, Assistant Professor, DFT, NIFT - Kangra;
Assistant Professor, TD was selected for Ms. Shruti Gupta, Assistant Professor, TD; Mr.
presentation at the International Foundation Saurabh Chaturvedi, Associate Professor, DFT; Mr.
of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) Annual Pavittar Punit Singh Madan, Assistant Professor,
Conference scheduled in March 2020 at the TD; Mr. Saurabh Garg, Assistant Professor, TD; Mr.
Fashion School- Kent State University in Kent Aman Kumar Nagpal, Assistant Professor, DFT are
Ohio, United States. pursuing PhD from different institutes.
• Ms. Chavi Goyal, Assistant Professor, DFT Student Development Activites
published research paper in the International
conference - 5 th International Textiles and • 150th Anniversary of Gandhi Jyanti on 2nd
Costume Conference with titled ‘A study on October, birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
process of black natural dye of Rajasthan and was celebrated by students, faculties and staff
Andhra Pradesh’ held at MaharajaSayajiRao of NIFT Kangra by participating in different
University , Baroda from October 3-5, 2019 social and environmental activities. Events like
in conference proceedings with ISBN number Cleanliness Drive, Tree Plantation of 150 trees,
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with designs inspired from Gandhi era and with Holi Celebrations, Lohri and various other
use the khadi was encouraged in the campus. cultural events apart from making of the stage
at Kangra campus by shramdaan.
• NIFT Kangra won 4 Gold Medal, 5 Silver and 3
Bronze in Converge 2019 at NIFT Hyderabad. Convocation 2019

• NIFT Kangra Students participated in Blood For NIFT Kangra, Chief Guest Honourable Sh.
Donation at Tanda Medical College. Sonam Wangchuk, innovator and education
reformist and founding-director of the Students’
• NIFT Kangra also participated in various fests Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh
such as IIT Mandi& IIT Roorkee and won awarded the degrees to 146 students of the
prestigious awards. The students of NIFT seventh batch of NIFT Kangra in the Convocation
Kangra secured first position in street play ceremony held on May 29, 2019. He was
competition at IIT Mandiin their fest ‘Ruvaan accompanied by Director General, NIFT, Ms. Sarda
2020’. Muraleedharan, IAS; Dr. (Prof) Sharmila J Dua,
Dean Academics, NIFT and Dr. (Prof) Sibichan K
• Other SDAC activities included cultural
Mathew, Director Incharge, NIFT Kangra.
activities such Food Festival, Handloom day,

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KOLKATA

Significant Landmarks and Achievements of Design Department with the help of Lab
Campus Assistants of all departments manufactured
masks at ‘No Cost No Profit’ basis for the
i) Award & Recognition welfare of employees of NIFT Kolkata and
their families.
NIFT Kolkata has been awarded -
iv) Placement, 2019:
• ‘Best Fashion Education Institute’ at
Sankalp Education Awards 2019 presented 90% of the total 246 graduating students of
by Lions Clubs International Dist-322b2, NIFT Kolkata registered for the Placement
David & Goliath and FACES with a Trophy got placed in the Year 2019 and 10% students
and a Certificate of Achievement. opted for higher studies.
• ‘Anchor Design Awards 2019’ by Madura
Coats Private Limited for the dedication v) “INDUSTRY CONNECT 2020”
of NIFT Kolkata in empowering the young
designers of today. An Alumni Industry Meet “INDUSTRY
CONNECT 2020” was organised at NIFT,
ii) Ranking in the surveys’ Kolkata Campus on 24th February 2020 to
share the nuances of re-structured curriculum
• Outlook-Drshti Fashion College Survey with the Industry and alumni fraternity. The
2019 – Ranked 6th meet was addressed by Prof. Dr. Vandana
• The Week – Hansa Research Fashion Narang, Dean (Academics) and Prof. Dr.
Design College Survey 2019 – Ranked 7th Raghuram Jayaraman, Head (Industry and
• India Today – MDRA Best Colleges Ranking Alumni Affairs). 40 Industry Heads and 35
2019 (Fashion Design) – Ranked 8th Senior NIFT Alumni had actively participated
in the discussions and presented their views.
iii) Contribution during the Pandemic Situation by
FD Dept.: vi) Soft Skill Orientation Workshop:
Sh. Montu Basak and Ms. Ruhee Das Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, renowned Life
Chowdhury, faculty members of Fashion Coach and Soft Skill Trainer conducted a Soft

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Skill Orientation Workshop for the final year S. N. Activity Date
students at the campus on September 20,
3 Orientation 24th-26th July,
2019.
Programme 2019
vii) International & Domestic Linkages Unit: 4 Sensitisation 25th July 2019
Programme on
Following students from NIFT Kolkata Sexual Harassment of
underwent International Exchange at the Woman at Workplace
global institutes: and Vishaka
Guidelines
A) Semester Exchange (January – June 2019): 5 73rd Independence 15th August
1. Ms. Ashita Vora (B.Des Fashion Day Celebration 2019
Communication, Batch 2016-20) –
6 Hindi Pakhwada 2019 18th - 27th
ENSAIT, France September,
2. Ms. Utsha Sarkar (B.Des Leather 2019
Design, Batch 2016-20) – De Montfort
7 Cloth Donation 20th - 26th
University, Leicester, UK. September,
2019
B) International Exchange (July 2019 – June
2020): 8 Vigilance Awareness 28th October
1. Ms. Aditi Sunil Garg (B.Des Textile Week 2019 - 02nd
November,
Design, Batch 2017-21) - One Year
2019
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Program at Fashion Institute of 9 Constitution Day 26th November,
2019
Technology (FIT), New York (US) for the
Academic Year 2019-20. 10 71st Republic Day 26th January,
2. Mr. Sanchit Sachan (B.Des Fashion Celebration 2020
Design, Batch 2018-22) - Semester 11 Fashion Spectrum 28th & 29th
Exchange at De Montfort University, 2020 February 2020
Leicester, UK from January – June 12 150 Years of Birth October 2019 –
2020. Anniversary of March 2020
Mahatma Gandhi
viii) Admission Publicity for the Academic Year
13 International 06th March
2020-21: Women’s Day 2020 (8th March
being Sunday)
As a part of Admission Publicity, three Open
House Sessions had been conducted at NIFT Infrastructure and Facilities at Campus & Hostel
Kolkata. Two schools, viz. The Bhawanipur
Gujarati Education Society School, Kolkata NIFT Kolkata Campus has done beautification
and PITTS Modern School, Gomia, Jharkhand by constructing RCC Cover Main Entrance Gate,
had attended the Open House Sessions at Security Cabin at the Old Block of main campus,
NIFT Kolkata with the whole batch of their construction of Temporary Shed (Porta Cabin),
XIth and XIIth Standard Students. A team of Modular Workstations in the Academic Affairs
NIFT Kolkata participated in the Augusto Deptt. & Project Cell/CEP Deptt. and also Security
Career Fair in November, 2019 organised by Kiosk in the Girl’s Hostel. “State of the Art”
St. Augustine’s Day School, Barrackpore and Machines viz., 3D Printer, Advanced Computerised
Shyamnagar. In association with the Tribal Embroidery cum Sewing Machine, Thermoforming
Development Department, Government of Machine, Linear Actuator for R&D Project, Button
West Bengal, Sensitisation Programme had Hole Machine, Label Attaching Machine, Dual
been organized in West Bengal at Eklavya Spot Welding and Bevel Saw Machine, Sanitary
Model Residential School, Birbhum. Napkin Vending Machine, Sanitary Napkin
Destroying Machine have been procured. Further,
ix) Activities organised: old Computers in the IT Labs have been disposed
off and upgraded with latest version of 50 nos.i7
S. N. Activity Date Desktop Computers.
1 Plastic Free September &
Campaign (Swachhta October 2019 Short Term Programmes
Hi Seva)
In addition to regular undergraduate and post
2 International Yoga 21st June, 2019
graduate programmes, NIFT Kolkata also
Day
conducted certificate programmes, viz., Design

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in Boutique Apparel & Accessory (DBAA), Fashion Professor have undertaken one R&D project namely
Design and Clothing Technology (FDCT), Clothing ‘Microcontroller Based Prototype Development
Production Technology (CPT) and Fashion Knitwear for Automation of Handloom Jacquard’ which is in
& Production Technology (FKPT). progress.

Major Projects Major Achievement in Student Competitions and

Awards
New Projects executed by NIFT, Kolkata during
the Year 2019-20: Students of NIFT Kolkata had actively participated
in Converge 2019 as well as in different events
• One year Programme on ‘Apparel Designing & competitions conducted by various reputed
& Fashion Technology [ADFT]’ sponsored Organizations & Institutions like; IIT-Kharagpur,
by West Bengal Minorities’ Development & IIT-Guwahati, Marine Engineering College Kolkata,
Finance Corporation , Govt. of West Bengal. Loreto College Kolkata, WBNUJS Kolkata, Amity
• One year Programme on ‘Fashion Leather University Kolkata, Bumcham, T2 Telegraph etc.
Accessories Design [FLAD]’ sponsored by and won laurels for the Institute in the events like
West Bengal Minorities’ Development & Fashion Show, Sports, Painting and Literary etc.
Finance Corporation, Govt. of West Bengal. List of winners in Converge 2019 are as under:
• Designing of the ‘NJB - Calendar 2020’
sponsored by National Jute Board, Govt. of Award Events Student’s Name
India. Gold medal 400 meter Ms. Ramneek Kaur, TD
o Designing of School Uniforms for boys and and 800 (Batch 2016-20)
meter run
girls of schools in West Bengal sponsored
event
by Directorate of School Education, Govt.
of West Bengal. Gold medal Girl's Ms. Madhurima
Badminton Mukherjee, B.F.Tech
Projects closed (physically/ financially) by NIFT, Doubles (2017-21) and Ms.
Kolkata during the Year 2019-20: Deepshikha Dutta, LD
• A Seminar on ‘Adaption of Kantha Embroidery (2017-21)
for the Niche Market’ sponsored by the Office Gold Girl's Ms. Madhurima
of DC (Handicrafts), Govt. of India. medals Badminton Mukherjee, B.F.Tech
• Certificate Programme in ‘Knitwear Design Singles (2017-21)
& Manufacturing’ (CPKDM) sponsored by Gold medal Girl's Javelin Ms. Shubhangi Naik,
Ministry of DoNER, Govt. of India. Throw LD (2016-20)
• Revival of Bengal Heritage Textiles (Shantipuri, Silver Boys Football Boy’s Football Team
Tangail, Muslin) sponsored by Directorate medal NIFT Kolkata
of Textiles, Handlooms, Spinning Mills, Silk
Graduation Projects and Graduation Events
Weaving and Handloom based Handicrafts
Division, Govt. of West Bengal. Graduation Events for UG and PG programmes
• Training Programme on ‘Maximizing sales were conducted from May 22-24, 2019 which was
through Visual Merchandising’ for Tantuja-1 witnessed by Captains of Industry. Convocation
sponsored by Tantuja, Apex Handloom Ceremony of the class 2019 was held on May 30,
Cooperative Society, Govt. of West Bengal. 2019 at EZCC, Kolkata with the gracious presence
• Training Programme on ‘Sales Skill of Justice Shri Asok Kumar Ganguly as Chief Guest
Development’ for Store Operations (Tantuja-2) and Ms. Eshaani Jayaswal, Designer & Alumni of
sponsored by Tantuja, Apex Handloom NIFT, as Guest of Honor.
Cooperative Society, Govt. of West Bengal. Each Academic departments and CIC Cell
• Training of the SHG Artisans on ‘Design and showcased winning collections of the students of
Diversification’ [Phase-1, Phase-2 and Phase-3 NIFT Kolkata in Toolbox 2019.
respectively] sponsored by Anandadhara –
District Office, District Mission Management Craft Cluster Initiative – Activities, Workshops and
Unit & District Rural Development Cell, Impact
Barasat.
During the Year, total 23 Nos. of craft cluster
• Outreach Programme 2018 sponsored by activities were organized in which 978 students
National Jute Board, Govt. of India. and approximately 29 faculty members were
Research & Development Project: Prof. (Dr.) engaged and a total of 753 weavers / artisans
Sandip Mukherjee and Sh. Montu Basak, Assistant were benefitted.

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Karigar Bazaar 2020: CIC Unit in coordination with all the departments had organised ‘Karigar Bazaar
2020’, an exhibition-cum-sale of handloom and handicraft items for two days from February 28-29, 2020.

PhD pursuing and completed

12 Faculty members are pursuing and one faculty member has completed PhD.

Publications and Paper Presentations

Publications in the Year 2019-2020

S. No. Name of the Research Name of the Journal Month ISSN No. Faculty
Paper published attached
1 When fan engagement Journal of Brand January ISSN: 1350- Dr. Ritu
with sports club brands Management 2020 231X Malhotra,
matters in sponsorship: Professor
influence of fan–brand
personality congruence
2 Customised garment SMS Journal of December Vol. VI, No. Sh. Bikas
making as the category Entrepreneurship & 2019 1; ISSN Agrawal,
for sustaining Micro Innovation published 2349-7920 Associate
enterprise in the scenario by the School Professor
of industry 4 revolution of Management
Sciences, Varanasi.
3 The decline of domestic JILTA February ISSN No. Dr. Dibyendu
leather industry - Vol. No. 70(2) 2020 0019-5738 Bikash Datta,
challenges and prospects Associate
Professor
Presentation in the Year 2019-2020 Innovative Approaches for the Development
of Sustainable Textile Products and Processes
• A Paper of Dr. Sougata Banerjee, Associate in association with The Institution of Engineers
Professor was presented in absentia on “An (India) at Kolkata, India during February 9-10,
empirical study on buyer’s behaviour of agri food 2020.
brands in organised retailing with reference
to demographic and psychological factors” • A Paper was presented by Ms. Binwant Kaur,
in the International Conference, conducted Professor at International Conference, ICTX
by Vidyasagar University (Department of 2020, hosted by the West Bengal State Centre
Economics), WB - “Contemporary Issues of of The Institution of Engineers (India) under the
Development in the Backward Regions of Aegis of Textile Engineering Division Board in
India” on February 17-18, 2020 as Co-Author Kolkata on February 9-10, 2020 on ‘Studies on
with Sh. Sudip Kundu and Dr. Chitra Bagchi. Fabric Hand of Cotton × Flax, Cotton × Khadi
and Cotton × Eri Union Fabrics Using Taguchi
• Dr. Dibyendu Bikash Datta, Associate Method’.
Professor contributed in a paper titled, “In-situ
amidation of silk-wool union fabric with sericin • Prof. (Dr.) Sandip Mukherjee and Sh. Montu
for improved wrinkle recovery and dimensional Basak, Assistant Professor presented a research
stability” authored by S K Som, D B Datta, L paper ‘Design and Technological Innovation for
Saha and D Das which was presented in The Artisans: NIFT’s Intervention’ under the theme
25th International Congress on Sericulture and of “Traditional Indian Crafts – Storehouse of
Silk Industry at Tsukuba International Congress Scientific Knowledge” in the Conference of
Center, EPOCHAL, Tsukuba, JAPAN during India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019,
November 19-22, 2019. held at Kolkata in November, 2019.

• Dr. Dibyendu Bikash Datta, Associate Faculty Development

Professor presented a paper titled, “In- • Training
situ polymerization of maleic acid in eri silk
in presence of chitosan” authored by A N Faculty members of NIFT Kolkata attended
A Banerjee, D B Datta and D Das in The training programmes, namely Universal
International Conference (ICTX 2020) on Training organised by NIFT at Naldehra,

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ToT on ‘Luxury Brand Management’ at NIFT from RMIT University, Australia on November
Mumbai, Customized Domestic Training on 21-22, 2019 and on topic ‘Fashion as a
‘Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing and statement’ on November 22, 2019 Afternoon.
E-commerce’ at NIFT-Bhubaneswar, Training on
• A workshop was conducted on October 17-
‘Experiential Learning Tools’ at Administrative
24, October 2019 on making of ‘Khakha’ and
Training Institute (ATI), West Bengal, TOT
‘Machine Embroidery’ under the supervision
on ‘Supply Chain, Value Chain & Operations
Research’ at NIFT Hyderabad Campus, ToT of Ms. Taruna Heisnam at Salt Lake Kolkata.
on ‘Methods Time Measurement’, ToT on ‘AI • Make-up and styling workshop was conducted
& IoT’ organised by IBM India Pvt. Ltd at IBM by ‘Lakme Academy’ on September 6, 2019.
Client Centre, Delhi, ToT on ‘Anthropometry
and Sizing’, ToT on ‘Apparel Production • Lecture series conducted on topic ‘Indian
Planning and Control (Fast React Software)’ Textiles and Dress in Britain’ by Dr. Sonia
at NIFT, New Delhi, Ahmedabad Design Week Ashmore on September 12, 2019
(FOTD) at Ahmedabad, Domestic Training • Guest Lecture was delivered by International
on ‘Communication Design for IT and Media Guest speaker Ms. Julia Rath on ‘sustainability
Professionals’ at IIT Bombay, Universal Training and design’ on September 20, 2019.
on Change Management, VUCA world, Mega
Trends & Conflict Management, TOT on • Organised workshop on ‘Building Design
“Digital Design - Products CAD 3D(advanced) Systems with Adobe Xd’. Design Systems and
3D printing “ in Chennai, Technical Education Thinking in the purview of UX/UI on February
Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP), 15, 2020 in which student interacted with
conducted by IIT, Delhi on Functional & Sh. Shandar Junaid, Design Evangelist and
Technical Textiles: Design, Structure and Strategic Dev Manager for Adobe XD for
Testing & Application, Print Design and Cad future endevours in the design field.
Training and Industry exposure in Ludhiana, • ‘Breakfast Meet’ was organised by ‘Sona
ToT on Weave Design & CAD at Arvind Mills, Papers’ in which students got the opportunity
Ahmedabad. to connect and interact with Ms. Hemal
• Industry Attachment Kapadia, Founder & Director of Olive Design,
Kolkata.
Prof (Dr.) Ritu Malhotra attended Faculty
• Lecture session by Ms. Shrestha Son on
Industry Attachment on ‘Neuromarketing’ at
November 15, 2019 on ‘Fashion Concepts and
Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata.
Fashion Merchandising’.
Seminars and Workshops by Alumni, Industry and • Lecture session by Ms. Neha Sharma, Partner
International Experts & Creative Head - The Jade Tree on ‘Precious
Jewellery’ on August 23, 2019.
Sl. Dept. No. of Seminar / Workshop /
No. Lecture Series / Sessions / Industry • Lecture session by Eminent Speaker Ms.
Visit conducted Nikhita Fathepuria (Nikhita Nathany) on
1 FMS 09 Lecture Series ; 05 Sessions; 02 ‘Strategic Management and Critical Success
Workshops Factors’ on November 5, 2019.
2 B.F.Tech 05 Industry Visits
The Sustainability Aspect and Green Campus
3 FC 01 Workshop; 02 Interactive Activities
sessions; 8 Lecture Sessions
4 FD 05 Workshops NIFT Kolkata has taken initiative for maintaining
5 F&LA 06 Industry Visits; 3 Workshops; 3 sustainability and green campus through restriction
Seminars / Webinars of AC machines temperature, Usage of LED bulb,
LED tube light, Reduction of Power consumption,
6 FP 14 Lecture series
Effective and systematic way of scrap disposal,
7 KD 01 Workshop, 01 Visit (Fair) Maintaining cleanliness and plantation of trees,
8 TD 01 Workshop; 02 Expert Lectures; Cleaning and service of underground water
02 Seminars; 01 Exhibition; 01 reservoir and all the overhead water tanks, Refilling
Design Galore fire extinguishers, Frequent testing of fire fighting
Major Industry Linkages systems and conducting training, Distribution of
water supply through IR plant (water treatment
• A Lecture on ‘Fashion Sociology’ and relevant plant), Maintaining a better position for FAR (floor
workshop was conducted by Ms. Adele Varcoe area ratio) of the campus building.

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MUMBAI

NIFT Mumbai is recognized as one of the premier exhibition area, ramp room for fashion shows, fully
campuses of NIFT renowned nationally and functional gym, multiple demarcated sports and
internationally for its design, technology and music areas and an auditorium with all modern
management programs. The campus provides amenities. The campus is undertaking various
an atmosphere for collaborative and experiential sustainable initiatives like solar roof top, water
learning with a global perspective through automation system, efficient use of energy etc.
industry academic interfaces, visits to fairs/ NIFT –Mumbai currently offers six undergraduate 4
exhibitions/retail/manufacturing set-ups, research, years degree programmes and two post graduate
innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities 2 years programmes.For the year 2019-2020, a
for the students. The curriculum and pedagogical
total of 216 seats were offered for undergraduate
tools used for teaching at the campus encourage
programs and 67 seats for post graduate program.
students to express their creativities, analytical
The center currently has 1062 students. A total
acumen and leadership skills while respecting
229 under graduate and 60post graduate students
the core values of inclusivity, sustainability and
are graduating this year.
community welfare.
The faculty team is the backbone of any academic Significant Landmarks and Achievements
institute. NIFT Mumbai has a strong team of 44 • NIFT Mumbai has ranked 1st and 2nd positions
in-house faculty members and more than 125 consecutively for 2 years in the list of top-
visiting faculty members. NIFT Mumbai campus ranking fashion colleges by India’s premiere
also boasts of an enviable infrastructure with ranking agencies.
fully wifi enabled smart campus spread over 10
acres and a built-up area of more than 45000 • Established “Tata Trent FMS NIFT Mumbai
sq.meter. The campus has state of the art labs and Retail Chair”
machine rooms with technology enabled modern • NIFT Mumbai is the host campus for Design
equipment, state of the art cloud server based and Innovation Incubation Centre for Smart Wearable
RFID equipped Resource Centre and Institutional/ Systems and Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories
Digital repository. The resource center boasts of
an enviable collection of books, periodicals and • Ms. Srushti Karnik student of FP participated
journals, a Material Wing and Digital Knowledge in IKEA Dubai Fashion Show held in Dubai
Centre. The hostel has accommodation facility for UAE on 22nd June 2019 and was selected to
590 girls and 90 boys. The campus has a dedicated showcase her design on the ramp.

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• Mr. Arghadeep Biswas, Ms. Saloni Mhapsekar started in September 2019 by the students &
& Ms. Supriya Antapurkar, students of FC Ms. Vandana Wekhande, Associate Professor,
Dept., were selected for NIFT Promotional FC.
Kit 2020 - Diary Design competition for Final
• Ms. Nikita Jain & Ms. Lisa, students of KD
Round and awarded an honorarium Rs.20000/.
Semester VIII participated in Young Italy India
• Ms. Medha Raj, student of FD secured a special Competition, 2019 on October 31, 2019.
Jury’s choice prize at the Woolmark Runway
• Ms. Anushka Hazra, student of FC Semester
Challenge 2019 held on December 21, 2019.
IV won the award for Verified Influencer on
• Mr. Avi Roy, student of KD Semester VII was Amazon India.
selected for the Nextgen Emerging Talent
• Ms. Nikita Jain student of KD Semester VIII
Program of Asian Designer Week held from
participated in Woolmark Competition, 2019.
October 4-6, 2019 at Delhi. He also received
a valuable contribution certificate as Designer • Ms. Anisha, student of FD Semester VIII
from Global Fashion Federation in Couture participated in Mrs. India Worldwide
Runway Week held from December 21-22, competition held in Greece on October 19,
2019 at Delhi. 2019 where she designed garments for 7
contestants of the beauty pageant. She also
• Mr. Lalit Naik, student of KD Semester VIII
won a medal for ‘Best Fashion Designer’.
batch participated in International Emerging
Designer Awards 2020 (New Zealand) and • Ms. Apurva Rajapurkar, student of FD
selected for the next phase to be held in June. Semester-IV was the finalist in KOOVS, KGTC
competition.
• Ms. Mayuri Mahajan, student of KD Semester
VI participated in FACE OF MUMBAI 2019 held • Ms. Shreya Nath, student of F&LA Semester
on May 27, 2019 at St. Andrews Auditorium, V was a finalist in AnantJewellery Design
Bandra, Mumbai and was crowned as Miss Top Competition 2019 organized by GJSCI.
Model 2019.
• Mr. Laudeep Shivhare, student of F&LA
• Ms. Kirti Bakshi, Ms. Paresha Bedi & Ms. Semester VI won the FILA Sneakers Design
Shivangi Makhwana students of TD Semester championship held on February 21, 2020. As
IV won the prizes under the top 5 category in the winner of the competition the student
Tasar Silk weave Design Competition floated secured an Internship with FILA.
by Eco Tasar Silks Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi in April
• Ms. Natasha Turkar, student of F&LA Semester
2019.
VI, was shortlisted for ICord 2021, to be held
• Ms. Pragya Yadav, student of TD Semester at IIT Powai in January 2021.
V interned at London Fashion Week from
• Ms. V. Vaishnavi student of BFT Semester IV
September 12-19, 2019.
presented on the topic ‘Flame Retardant
• Ms. Divya Padmanabhan, student of F&LA Textile Material‘ at 107th Indian Science
Semester VIII was shortlisted for S.T.E.A.M. Congress held at University of Agricultural
school of Paris held from July 1-15, 2019. Sciences, Yelhanka, Karnataka from January 3,
2020 to January 7, 2020.
• An Interactive session on Museum Curation
was conducted for Textile Design Semester • Total Eight students from NIFT Mumbai get
VI students by international expert Dr. selected for Dual Degree Programme at FIT
Jane Malthus, Dress Historian, Curator and New York, USA.
emeritus faculty at Otega University, Dunedin,
• Total six students got selected for Student
New Zealand on February 12, 2020. A research
Exchange programme at ENSAIT. France and
based Interactive session was also conducted
Glasgow School of Arts at United Kingdom,
for NIFT Mumbai faculty `with Dr. Jane Malthus
Savannah College of Art & Design at Atlanta
on February 12, 2020.
Campus and Swiss Textile Collage Zurich,
• NIFTAA Cell at NIFT Mumbai Campus was Switzerland.
inaugurated on October 5, 2019
Infrastructure and R&D facilities
• FC department organized an exhibition Indian
Infrastructure and R&D facilities are the backbone
Craft Display on Gandhian Thoughts on
of any educational institute, to keep abreast with
October 1, 2019 using Typography, Calligraphy
new technological developments and derive the
& Infographics.
industry. NIFT Mumbai is focusing on following
• Digital Magazine‘ Jargon’a monthly edition areas by creating its R&D infrastructure on campus.

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a) Tata Trent FMS NIFT Mumbai Retail Chair 174 students enrolled for 09 Continuing Education
Programmes offered across various departments
NIFT Mumbai has collaborated with Tata Trent
for the academic year 2019-20.
for the excellence of Education, Research &
Development in the area of Fashion Retail. This Projects
collaboration is in the form of setting up of
The projects carried out by the center were of varied
Chair by Trent “Tata Trent FMS NIFT Mumbai
nature and deliverables ranging from Training and
Retail Chair” at NIFT Mumbai. The objective
up gradation, Designing Uniforms, Consultancy
of the chair is to study the “Impact of Private
and R&D across Corporate houses, Craft based
Label and National Brand on Customers’ organizations and Government bodies for the year
Apparel Buying attitude”. The outcome of the 2019-20. Some of the key clients are Central Silk
research will be in the form of business model/ Board Bengaluru, Maha Mumbai Metro Operation
business practices/ retail theories for Private Corporation Limited (MMMOCL), Asahi Kasei
labels and National brands. (India) Japan Ltd, Indian Oil Ltd., KVIC, MSSIDC,
b) Setting up of NIFT Design Innovation Incubator MSRTC, CIDCO, Department of Education, U.T
of Daman & Diu (India), Directorate of Industries,
NIFT Mumbai is in the process of setting
Govt of Maharashtra, USTTAD Project under
up the R&D facility as a part of NIFT Design
Ministry of Minority Affair via NIFT New Delhi-
Innovation Incubator (NDII) to carry out the
HO Project and Madhya Pradesh Hastshilp Evam
research in the area of smart wearable systems
Hathkargha Vikas Nigam (MPHSVN).
(SWS) and fashion and lifestyle accessories.
NIFT Mumbai is currently engaged in 30 ongoing
Smart Wearable Systems: R&D facilities to projects being handled by various faculty members
integrated wearable electronic and e-textile across the departments.
concepts for fashion and apparel industry.
Students Activities and Major achievements
Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories: R&D facilities
will be created in the field of portable smart Student Clubs provide an opportunity to the
devices that are worn on the body. students to develop soft skills, become team
players, learn leadership skills and also add value to
c) New Facilities at Campus: their resumes. Students can choose to join the clubs
Apart from these major infrastructure for many reasons including: pursuit of individual
developments new infrastructure facilities for interests; career networking opportunities; social
day to day working also have been incorporated camaraderie; professional experience; personal
at NIFT Mumbai. Some of the highlights are: development and developing organizational and
State of the art cloud server based Resource management skills.
Centre and Institutional/Digital repository The SDAC clubs organized multiple events
have been developed. Resource Centre has during the year 2019-20 like; Cancer Awareness
also been made RFID equipped; New Art programme, Celebration of National Handloom
lab cum classroom by KD dept. with modern Day, and Blood Donation Camp etc.The number of
machines; Wacom tablets have been procured activities performed by each club are:
for FP students, FC department has created
a customized display area with new fixtures; • Ethics, Social Service & Environment (ESSE)
Jewellery workshop has been upgraded Club – 15
with ergonomically designed workstations • Cultural Club - 14
and 3D printing Technology and Home
Décor workshop has been set up by F&LA • Literary Club - 16
Department. B.F.Tech department has initiated • Sports Club – 23
the Tendering process for Mechatronics and
Artificial Intelligence Lab. Converge

Short Term Programmes Converge is an annual intercampus competition of

NIFT. NIFT Mumbai secured 5th position among all
The CE Programmes are aimed at complementing Campuses in Converge 2019 Hyderabad. Mumbai
the practical knowledge of the industry team won 7 gold, 7 silver and 1 bronze medals in
professionals with formal technical education in the event.
their respective areas of work as well as providing
Fashion Spectrum
them cross functional insights. With focus on
interactive learning, the programmes provide a NIFT Mumbai held its annual Fashion Spectrum
congenial environment that integrates theory with on February 21st and 22nd 2020 with the theme
practice. of “Revival Remix”. The event hosts a series of

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competitive events in literary, fine arts, performing ecommerce, visual merchandizing, packaging etc.
arts, fashion and talent contests etc. and provides NIFT Mumbai “Craft Bazaar” showcased crafts like
a platform for exhibiting creative, entrepreneurial Banjara embroidery, Wooden toys of Sawantwadi,
and managerial skills of NIFT students. Around 72 crochet work of Goa, Kolhapuri Leather craft along
Mumbai based colleges of repute from various with demonstration.
spheres like Medical, Management, Merchant PhD Pursuing and Completed
Navy, Engineering etc. participated in the various
competitions organized during Spectrum. During the academic year 2019-20, 01 faculty
member has completed their PhD, 02 faculty
Major achievements: members have submitted their thesis and 10
• The NIFT Girls Basketball Team won the 1st faculty members are pursuing their PhD.
and 3rd place in the 3×3 Open Category • Mrs. Latika Bhatt, Assistant Professor,
Basketball Tournament held by YMCA and Textile Design completed her Doctorate in
Rama Sports on September 22, 2019. Textile Chemistry from Institute of Chemical
• Ms. Ritika Suryavanshi, student of F&LA Technology, Mumbai on February 28, 2020.
Semester IV was selected in the Volleyball • Prof. Jomichan S Pattathil, B.F. Tech has
team representing the state in Maharashtra submitted PhD Thesis on the topic “Adoption
State Volleyball Tournament 2019. The team of CAD in Indian Garment Sector: An analysis
secured 4th position in the competition. of Stakeholders’ Perception” on December 31,
Graduation Projects and Graduation Events 2019.

Graduation Projects gives unique opportunity • Ms. Kundlata Mishra, Associate Professor,
for students to exhibits their cumulative learning Fashion Design has submitted her PhD Thesis
at NIFT blended with their internal ability of on the topic “Value Addition in protective
out of box thinking, problem solving skills and clothing for workwear in process industries”
communicating it at global level.During the year from University of Mumbai on August 1, 2019.
2019-20, 37 students from FC, 58 students from Publication and Paper Presentation by faculty
FD, 31 students from KD, 32 students from TD, members
43 students from AD, 28 students from BFT, 34
Quality of research work demonstrates the quality
students from MFM and 26 students from M.Des
of knowledge sharing which makes academic
have completed their graduation projects not
research an integral component of knowledge-
only from leading firms from India but also from
driven growth of an educational institute.
countries like USA, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Egypt
Following are some of the research publications
etc.
by the faculty members of NIFT Mumbai.
Craft Cluster Initiatives
International
NIFT Mumbai has been working in collaboration
• Ms. Kundlata Mishra, Associate Professor
with the artisans from various craft clusters of
attended and presented her paper at the 21st
Maharashtra leading to multilevel exposure, Annual IFFTI Conference at Manchester Fashion
knowledge sharing and sensitization of students. Institute, UK on the topic ‘A rising community
During the academic year 2019-20, around 12 craft of workers wearing protective clothing.
based events were organized at the campus. The
students visited 16 craft clusters and engaged in • Prof. Dr. Sushil Raturi published a paper titled
product development and marketing interventions. “Footfall Drivers in an Indian Apparel Store
For a total of 94 number of days, 433 students of - National Brand or Private Label” in MERC
NIFT Mumbai across 7 departments have worked Global’s International Journal of Management.
with the craftsmen at the grassroots level in their • Prof. Dr. Sushil Raturi participated & presented
ecosystem. The campus successfully conducted a paper titled “Customer Experience model
the “Craft Bazaar” from February 20-22, 2020 and its impact on Purchase Intention: A
to promote crafts of Maharashtra to the urban Study of Indian Retail sector” at International
consumers and spread awareness. The event saw Conference on Advances in Business
participation of 26 artisans including artisans from Management and Information Technology
CSR initiative of TATA Power named ‘Dhaaga’. (ICABMIT) Zurich, Switzerland.
A special preview Craft Bazaar was organized at
National
TATA Trent Corporate office for providing exposure
to artisans and they hugely benefitted by this 10 research papers were presented by faculty
opportunity. It created a unique opportunity for members at various national conferences.
craftsmen to get exposed to new ideas of selling, Some of them are mentioned below:

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• Ms. Kundlata Mishra, Associate Professor, “The crusader of silence was present here to
FD presented a paper on ‘Application of touch you with his spirit”.
protective finishes on Denim and analysis of
Faculty Orientation, Trainings and Development
its multifunctional performances’ at Functional
Textiles and Clothing Conference (FTC 2020) The faculty members received significant exposure
IIT, Delhi. and recognition across multiple platforms.
• Prof. Dr. Kislaya Choudhary, TD submitted Total 14 faculty members of NIFT Mumbai
a research paper titled “Empathy & Visual attended training of trainers programmes
Elements in Textile Print Design for Consumer organized by various senior faculty members of
specific needs” for publication in JTATM. NIFT. Some of the significant programmes were:
Visual Merchandising by Ms. Ulrike Valentiner,
• Ms. Latika Bhatt, Assistant Professor, TD
Fashion Womens wear Couture Sewing’ conducted
published a paper titled “Lemongrass
by Mr. Thomas Von Nordheim, Methods Time
(Cymbopogon Flexuosus Steud.) wats treated
Measurement, Anthropometry and Sizing,
textile: A control measure against vector borne
Digital Marketing, social media marketing and
diseases” in the journal “Heliyon” by Elsevier
E-commerce, Big Data and Business Analytics etc.
Publication.
Attended training programmes outside NIFT
• Ms. Pallavi Rani, Assistant Professor, F&LA
presented her research paper titled “Study of Total 10 faculty members attended the training
symbolic content in traditional textile motifs of programs outside NIFT in areas like Functional &
Santali community” at Functional Textiles and Technical Textiles by IIT Delhi, Print Design and CAD
Clothing Conference (FTC 2020) IIT, Delhi. by Centex Industries, Ludhiana, Sports Textiles by
Wool Research Association, MECHATRONICS by
• Prof. Jomichan S Pattathil, B.F.Tech published
IIT Delhi, AI & IOT at IBM India, Data Analytics and
an article in the “International Journal of
R by Invenk Solutions etc.
Research in Science and Technology” on the
topic “Adoption of CAD in Indian Apparel Organized a TOT on Luxury Brand Management.
Manufacturing Units - a Perception Analysis”. by Ms. Lipi Choudhury, Assistant Professor, FMS.
• Mr. Nitin Kulkarni, Associate Professor, M.Des Prof. Dr. Rupa Agarwal, M.Des and Mr. Nitin
published an article in Indian Contemporary Kulkarni, Associate Professor, M.Des visited
Art Journal on the subject of PrabhakarBarve: Foreign Universities in UK and Netherlands

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respectively to initiate academic collaboration of Bombay Science Librarians’ Association
with new foreign universities & revive / strengthen (BOSLA).
relations with already existing universities in May
Seminars and Workshops by Alumni Industry and
2019. The Universities visited were De Montfort
international Experts
University (Leicester), University of Leeds, Glasgow
school of Arts and Edinburough School of Design. This year NIFT Mumbai invited around 142 Alumni,
Industry and International Experts for interaction
Faculty Participation in National & international with the students. Some of the notable ones are:
Conference /Exhibitions/Trade Fairs/Meets Dr. Jane Malthus, Dress Historian, Curator and
• Total 20 faculty members of NIFT Mumbai emeritus faculty at Otega University, Dunedin,
participated in international and national level New Zealand; Mr. Saurbh Pise, Assistant Manager,
conferences and exhibitions. Some of the notable Asahi Kasei (India) Japan and Ms. Nakamura,
ones include 21st Annual IFFTI Conference at Coordinator Planning Marketing Dept, Asahi
Manchester Fashion Institute -UK, Functional Kasei Japan; Mr. Salim Arif, Theatre Personality;
Textiles and Clothing Conference at IIT Delhi, Mr. Vikram Bawa, award winning fashion
conference on Sustainability- Design Thinking photographer; Mr. Sumit Gupta, Deputy Director
and Innovation in Textile Coloration and Standard Development- Global Organic Textile
Finishing, Crafting connections : Sustainability Standard (GOTS); Mr. Yusuf Dhodwala, Chief
in Action, Knit Fair at Tirupur, Lakme Fashion Executive Officer –Intimate Apparel Association
Week, International Crafts Fair Surajkund Mela, of India; Mr. R. Chinraj, President, Suditi Industries
India Retail Forum, Pune Design Festival etc. Ltd; Mr. Ankur Bhatia, Head Ecommerce Bestseller
etc.
• Ms. Sushama Saitwal, Associate Professor, FC
was nominated as a Member of the Governing Industry Linkages (Exchange Programme, Visits
Committee, Goa College of Art. Panjim Goa. and Students internships)

• Mr. Mohammad Javed, Associate Professor, a) Industry Visits and Internships:

TD was invited for IHB Indian Handloom Brand • NIFT Mumbai organized more than 63 visits
allocation scrutiny meeting as an expert to in and around Mumbai and established tie-
access the quality of the fabrics samples as ups with various industries, some of the
per the specific quality parameters at Textile significant names are; Reliance Brands,
Committee on September 18, 2019 & January Bonito Design, Tata Trent, Suditi Industries,
9-10, 2020. ParamparikKarigar, Banswara Garments,
• Prof. Dr. Kislaya Choudhary, TD participated in Imaginarium India Pvt. Ltd, Novelty
KVIC Committee Design Evaluation meeting Furnishing, Ram Fashions and Exports Pvt.
Rajghat, New Delhi as a jury member for the Ltd., Kotak Overseas Pvt. Ltd., etc.
design evaluation of “Designer Competition • Around 300 students of 8 academic
for Khadi” on February 24, 2020. departments were placed for their
• Dr. Rashmi Thakur, Assistant Professor, B.F.Tech internships in various industries across
is working as core committee member of NIFT- various disciplines and were exposed to
Ministry of Textiles proposal for CART (Centre innovative industry practices and recent
for Advanced Research in Textile). developments in companies like Tata Trent
Limited, ABFRL, Future Group, Adidas,
• Mr. Vinesh Tapre, Associate Professor, FC was Raymond Apparel Ltd, Reliance Trendz,
part of the team of documentation of NIFT Arvind Ltd, Wills Lifestyle, Arvind Mills,
TOOLBOX 2019 held at NIFT Delhi on August Imaginarium, The Reliance Brands, Myntra,
30-31, 2019. Bestseller, Genes, Benetton, Nykaa,
• Art work ‘AASHIYANA’ of Mr. Niteen Rangdal, Welspun, Tata Cliq, HUL, Tanishq, Godrej
Assistant Professor, TD has been displayed at Interio, Baggit, Wildfcraft, Pantaloons,
NIFT TOOLBOX 2019 held at NIFT Delhi on Aquarelle, Shahi Exports, Radnik etc.
August 30-31, 2019. • NIFT Mumbai students got opportunity for
international level Internship in different
• Dr. A.N. Bandi, Head-Resource Centre
countries like USA, Bangladeshand other
conducted three National and International
Asian and Middle East Countries.
Conferences held at NIT Suratkal, BARC-
BOSLA, Karnataka University, Dharwad. • Ms. Shweta Deshmukh, Ms. Yamini Jaiswal,
HRC has been nominated as National Co- Ms. Hitanshi Jhaveri, Ms. Sreelaya Rondla,
ordinator for creating National Repository of Ms. Jinisha Shah, Ms. Samridhi Sharma,
NIFT system and also elected as Chairman Ms. Ashleen Tuleja of Semester V Fashion

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Design department and Ms. Asshni Ashish 1-2, 2019 for UG students at NIFT Mumbai.
Tulsian of semester V Knitwear Design The placement was attended by domestic as
Department had attended the Dual Degree well as international recruiters. The average
Programme from FIT New York, USA. package for UG students was 4.5 lakhs per
annum and for PG students was 5.5 lakhs per
• Ms. Nikita Jain of Semester VI Knitwear
annum for domestic placements.
Design Department had attended the
Student Exchange Programme from c) Industry Meet
ENSAIT, France. Various industry linkage activities were
• Ms. Ritika Mandal of Semester V Textile undertaken by the RIC unit at the campus. The
Design Department had attended the Industry Meet was organized on February 14,
Student Exchange programme from 2020. The meet was attended by 50 companies
Glasgow School Of Arts, United Kingdom. like TCS, HUL, Tata Trent, Tata Power and a
host of start-ups and mid-sized enterprises.
• Ms. Paresha Bedi and Ms. Garvi Rathod of
Semester VII had attended the Summer d) Inauguration of NIFTAA Cell:
Programme from Swiss Textiles College Another key highlight was the setting up
Zurich , Switzerland. and inauguration of the NIFTAA Cell at NIFT
• Ms. Shivika Ghai and Ms. Moksha Jain, Mumbai Campus by Mr. Narendra Kumar
students of F&LA Semester VIII were Ahmed and Ms. SaritaKarandikar.
selected for the course of Master of Fine The Sustainability Aspect and Green Campus
Arts in Luxury and Fashion Management Activities
at the Savannah College of Art and Design
for Fall 2019 at Atlanta Campus. • Under the process on RESCO model Solar Roof
Top of 236 KW capacity has been installed at
• Ms. Anoushka Khokher of Semester VII the Campus. Each month energy saving about
Fashion Communication did her internship 18000-20000 Units amounting to Rs. 2.00 –
from USA. 2.50 Lacs per month is obtained. With this roof
• Ms. Akshya Ganesh, Ms. Raktime Mitra, Mr. top solar implementation NIFT Mumbai has
Amandeep Singh, Mr. Rishi Raj of Semester been able to reduce CO2 emission of approx.
VII Fashion Technology Department did 178 Ton per year which is a step towards green
their Internship from Bangladesh. initiative by campus.

• Ms. Anoushka Khokher of Semester • The Campus has installed Water Automation
VII Fashion Communication did her System and is saving approx. 15000 Ltrs.
Graduation Project from USA. Water per month.

• Ms. Akshya Ganesh of Semester VIII • Academic block at plot 15 which is a centralized
Fashion Technology Department did her AC building has been converted on BMS mode
Graduation project from Indonesia. thereby saving the electricity by 15-18% and
estimated cost reduction in electricity bill is to
• Mr. Rakshit Shankar and Mr. Gaikwad the tune of Rs.1.25 lakhs per month with the
Akash Shantaram of Semester VIII installation of VFD drive and proximity sensors
Fashion Technology Department did their in each classrooms.
Graduation project from Egypt.
• A phase wise replacement of CFL to LED
• Mr. Abhishek Kumar Nirala, Mr. Rishi Raj lights is being carried out with around 75% of
and Mr. Amandeep Singh of semester VII lighting system replaced with LED lights.
Fashion Technology Department did their
• Waste compositor with 100 Kg capacity has
Graduation Project from Bangladesh.
been installed at Girls Hostel.
b) Campus Placement:
• The Campus has increased the density of trees
Campus Placements was conducted on April by 350 and high oxygen emitting plotted
30 & May 1, 2019 for PG students and May plants by 400.

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NEW DELHI

Significant Landmarks and Achievements Garments, smart class-rooms and new furniture for
• Delhi Campus received three badges of foundation programme was procured. The IT labs
Excellence in the global ranking of Fashion were upgraded with latest computers.
Schools by “Business of Fashion” for Best Short-term Programmes
Overall, Best in Global Influence (a school’s Fifteen Programme of one year duration were
global reputation and influence) and Best in offered in Delhi along with one Six Months
Long Term Value (student preparedness for the Programme.
real world)
Projects (both students and faculty)
• NIFT Delhi was ranked as the number 01 fashion
design institute in India by leading publications. • Training for Self help group (SHG) for Ministry
of Rural Development.
• NIFT Delhi was ranked number 15 (fifteen) in the
CEO World listing of top 110 Fashion Schools. • SARAS gallery Design for MoRD.
NIFT Delhi was the only Asian institute in top 20 • Designing packaging solutions for the
institutes globally. commemorative coins for ICC World Cup by
• MoU signed with Massey University, New “Security Printing & Minting Corporation of
Zealand and workshop between students India Limited.
of NIFT, Delhi and Massey University was • Conceptualise & provide design options for
held in November 2019 culminating in a joint ceiling of the Morning Hall at Rashtrapati
presentation of Sustainability Concepts made Bhavan
by the student teams.
• Virtual Museum proposal for 3 projects of
Infrastructure and Facilities NIFT- Design Innovation & Incubation Center,
Delhi Campus has built an additional academic VisioNext & Craft Repository to be executed at
space of 10 classrooms, 11 labs, 02 auditoriums National Textile Heritage Center.
and 03 Exhibition spaces. It has procured `State- • Setting up of Design Resource Center in
of-the-Art’ machines for its labs namely 3D Weavers Service Center.
printer, metal melting machine, CNC engraver,
• Design and development of a Food Safety
jewellery polishing machine, band saw machine
Smart Jacket for the Food Safety Officer (FSO)
and Laser cutting machines. Fully automatic lock-
of FSSAI.
stitch machines, ceramic kiln, Bonding Tape Laying
Machine, Flat Bed Ultrasonic Welding Machine for • Design and development of uniforms for

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Eklavya Model Residential School. Metamorphosis-Annual Film Festival at Oasis,
• Design and development of uniforms for Maruti Bits Pilani, in Rajasthan.
Suzuki India Ltd. • Ms. Sudhiksha Verma, Semester 7 was in top 5
• Designed the uniforms for the Marshalls of at national level in Bata Design challenge, May-
Rajya Sabha, the office assistants of the Prime June 2019.
Minister’s Office, New Delhi, and the office staff • Ms. Kanishka cleared all 5 round and got selected
of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, India. in Uniqlo Global Management Competition.
• Designed and developed ensembles using Graduation Projects and Graduation Events
traditional Bhutanese textiles for Her Majesty 330 students undertook their graduation projects
Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck at a that were showcased in Exhibitions and Seminars in
charitable gala dinner held at the Royal Bhutan May 2019, which was witnessed by several industry
Embassy, New Delhi. members.
• INDIA Size Project which aims to develop size Craft Cluster Initiative- Activities, Workshops and
charts for India based on body measurements Impact
of Indian population for better fits in the ready-
to- wear garment segment. Students were sensitised to the crafts of Delhi NCR,
Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. The
• Upgrading the skills and Training in traditional aim of the activity was to look at the opportunities
Arts / Crafts for Development-USTTAD Ministry for providing design intervention in crafts.
of Minority Affairs.
PhD Pursuing and Completed
• Skill up gradation workshops for Raymonds
were conducted. 22 faculty members are pursuing PhD and 26 faculty
members have completed their PhD.
Student Competitions and Awards
Publications and Paper Presentations (both students
• Ms. Anupriya Kanoi and Ms. Vagisha, semester and faculty)
VII were a part of the New Zealand - India
collaboration with the students from Massey • Paper titled ‘Role of occupational uniform in
University context to border security force’ by Mr. Shakti
Sagar Katre, Assistant Professor, published in
• Mr. Anirudh Dhiman from NIFT Delhi won the International Journal of Applied Research in
Young Italy Contest organised by the Embassy February 2020.
of Italy at New Delhi.
• Paper titled ‘Fastener in occupational wear-
• Mr. Sambit Kumar Nayak was the All India winner investigative study to identify types & to set
for ‘Koovs Goes to College 3.0’ competition parameters in the case of BSF’ by Mr. Shakti
organised by Koovs Fashion. Sagar Katre, Assistant Professor, published in
• Ms. Palak Gupta, Lonenu Savi and Neha Mishra International Journal of Applied Research in
won the Term Garment contest conducted by February 2020.
TCNS-W in collaboration with NIFT Delhi. • Prof. Dr. Sudha Dhingra represented the
• Ms. Nancy Agarwal jointly with other NIFT film Production team at Habitat Center
students won the first prize in Students Design ‘Documentary film Festival’ on May 20, 2019,
project, organised by Design Innovation Centre to answer the queries of the viewer. The
NIFT. undersigned had shared the PhD research with
• Mr. Ajeet Maurya was the winner of India’s best the filmmakers and was interviewed for the film.
500 poems competition. His poem is published The film on handloom fabrics of Kotpad and
in ‘’The Book of 500 Best Poems: An Anthology’’ natural dyeing with Morindacitrifolia titled ‘Race
is available on Amazon. against time’ has won accolades in national and
international circuit.
• Mr. Arjun Bajaj received the 2nd Runner-up
award in Wool Runway 2019 • Prof. Dr. Sudha Dhingra Contributed three
articles for online knowledge portal on crafts
• Ms. Nithika of FC 7 won D&AD New Blood - ‘Sahapedia’ on 1. Traditional Tribal Textiles of
Award in march 2020. Bastar, 2. Colours of nature- Sustainable dyeing
• Ms. Anwesha Deb won gold medal in ADCC with Aal (Morindacitrifolia) and 3. Textiles of
India National Grappling Championship 2020 Bastar
(50 kg women Division & absolute weight • Prof. Dr. Ruby Kashyap Sood published paper
women’s Division) February 22, 2020 in New titled ‘The Influence of Hindi Cinema on the
Delhi. Sari Blouse’ in International Organisation of
• Mr. Parth Anand won in Best Film- ‘Karvatein’ Scientific Research Journal of Humanities and
for production design and camera at Social Science, January 2020.

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• Ms. Ananya Mitra Pramanik published a paper 18 were faculty members of Delhi campus.
titled “Aspects of repurposed yarns” in the 03 faculty members of Delhi campus went for
International Journal of Home Science dated FIA namely Ms. Anuttama Chakraborty, Ms.
January 1, 2020. Sheeza Nasir and Mr. E. Shivasakti.
• Dr. Bahni Jha published an article ‘Adhunik Faculty Participation in National and International
fashion par gandhivadivastraaurunkaprabhav’ Conferences/ Exhibitions/ Trade Fairs/ Meets
in Jharkand Times newspaper (October 2019).
• Prof. Dr. Sudha Dhingra presented a paper titled
• Prof. V. P. Singh published a paper titled, “All “Chamba Rumal – Cultural Journey of Indian
Time Stretch wear – A boom for the 21st Textiles” at the 4th International Symposium of
Century Millennials” in International Journal of the International Association for the Study of
research in Social Science, January 2019
Silk Road Textiles. The conference was held in
• Prof. V. P. Singh published a paper titled, September 2019 in Kislovodsk, Russia.
“Comfort fit and Functionality of clothing in the
• Prof. Dr. Ruby Kashyap Sood’s research poster
current centaury: An analysis” in 2019 Indian
“Impact of Bollywood on the Indian Sari Blouse”
Association of health, Research and welfare,
was accepted for the conference FACTUM19 –
ISSN- 2347-3797 UGC Journal No 41948 and
“Fashion communication: between tradition
NAAS rating 2.72 IAHRW International Journal
and future digital developments” (July 21-26,
of social Sciences, Review, 2019, 7(6) 1887-1890
2019, Switzerland, Ascona), organised by USI
Available online June 6, 2019
– Universit à della Svizzeraitaliana (Lugano,
• Prof. V. P. Singh published a paper titled, Switzerland) in collaboration with University of
“Stretch fabrics for sport wear fitted to Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne (France) and ISEM
women’s Contours- An Indian perspective ” in Fashion Business School (Madrid, Spain).
Tour of Adv. Research in Dynamical and control
• Prof. Dr. Ruby Kashyap Sood’s abstract titled
Systems, Special Issue -08, 2019
‘Live Classroom Projects in Design Education’
• Dr. Dimple Bahl, Associate Professor, is currently was accepted for poster presentation at 15th
co- authoring a publication with Ms. Jaya Jaitly FICCI Higher Education Summit held from
on the visual study of design elements in Indian November 27-29, 2019.
Crafts.
• Dr. Anu Sharma with co-authors presented
• Mr. C. S. Joshi Co-authored Mr. Raman A.V. poster titled, “Product innovation using camel
published a paper titled, “Who am I? An hair for apparels: A case Study” in OGTC
ethnographic study exploring the construction Conference, ICAHT 2019 and won prize for
of organisational and individual self-among best poster presentation in the conference on
Indian IT employees. IIM Kazhikode Society & September 7, 2019.
Management review. Vol: 9, Issue 1. p.p 72-83
• Dr. Anu Sharma with co-authors presented
• Ms. Girja Jha and co-author Dr. Chitra Arora, poster titled, “Sustainable journey of camel
published a paper tilted, “Sustainability of hair speciality fiber and handloom weaving
Apparels- Let the Labels Speak it All” First online from futile to richness” at NIT Jalandhar in 2nd
on June 4, 2019 and Fashion Communication in International Conference on Emerging Trends in
the Digital Age pp 209-215, Traditional and Technical Textiles on November
• Mr. C. S. Joshi published a paper titled, 1, 2019.
“EMERGING SUBJECTIVITY AND MEANING • Dr. Anu Sharma, Dr. Simmi Bhagat and Dr.
WITHIN THE LABOR PROCESS OF INDIAN Mona Suri’s paper titled ‘Journey of Camel
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY” in People: Hair: Specialty Hair Fiber from Futile to
International Journal of social sciences Vol. 6: Richness’ was presented by Dr. Anu Sharma at
Faculty Orientation, Trainings and Development the 33rd Biennial Conference of Home science
i. Faculty Training (Workshops AndToTs) ii. Faculty Association of India on Trends and Futuristic
Industry Attachments Development in Home science: Research and
Innovation, scheduled from January 22-24, in
11 ToT’s were conducted at Delhi Campus namely Coimbatore.
Fashion styling and image creation, Women’s
wear couture sewing, Bespoke menswear • Ms. Ananya Mitra Pramanik presented a
(FD), Methods time measurement, PM & GC - Research Poster titled ‘Distinctive Attributes
Loungewear, PM & GC for contoured apparel, of Repurposed Yarns’ in Functional Textiles and
Apparel production planning and control Clothing (FTC 2020) Conference held at IIT,
(fast react software), Stitch-less product & New Delhi from February 7-9.
Technology, Anthropometry and sizing (DFT), • Dr. Neha Singh presented paper
Visual Merchandising (FC) and ERP training. These titled,’Challenges towards the beginning of
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in MSU, Vadodhara. • Dr. Priyanka Gupta was invited to chair a session
• Dr. Bahni Jha presented research paper titled on Traditional Textiles at Functional textiles and
‘Sujni Embroidery and Community of Practice Clothing 2020 (FTC 2020) Conference on 9th
in Bihar’ for the IASDR Conference on ‘Design February 2020 at IIT Delhi.”
Revolutions’ held in Manchester Metropolitan • Dr. Dimple Bahl celebrate its ten-year long
University (September 2 -5, 2019). journey, the Asian Heritage Foundation had put
• Prof. Dr. Vandana Bhandari presented a paper together an outreach event from the March 30
titled, “Purpose economy and textile craft social to April 4, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. Dr.
enterprises” at International Textile and Costume Bahl was invited to present her doctoral research
Congress at Vadodara from October 3-5, 2019. for the NIFT Hour themed PAST: FORWARD,
Tradition- Transition and Transmission.
• Prof. Dr. Vandana Bhandari presented a paper
titled, “Strategies for designer engagement • Dr. Dimple Bahl was invited as one of the key
with artisans” at Fashion Colloquia Jaipur from speakers at the first edition of the Ladakh
January 28-29, 2020. Literature Festival, which took place in Leh from
October 29-31, 2019.
• Prof. Dr. Vandana Bhandari and Ekta Gupta
presented a paper titled, “Dowries of Rabari: • Dr. Dimple Bahl presented a poster titled,
Tradition or Tribulation” in 2nd International “Looking back for a way forward: Bringing the
Conference on Functional Textiles and Clothing, Indian design language back in Fashion” selected
at IIT Delhi New Delhi from February 7-9, 2020. for the FACTUM 2019 Fashion Communication
Conference at Ascona, Switzerland.
• Prof. Dr. Vandana Bhandari and Nisa
Lyndem presented a paper titled, “Cultural • Dr. Dimple Bahl presented the research paper
appropriation: The textiles of the Sangtam titled “Hindu Religious symbolism as a spiritual
tribe of Nagaland, India in 2nd International guide to Indian design philosophy” at the
Conference on Functional Textiles and Clothing, ‘Oxford Symposium on Religious Studies’
at IIT Delhi New Delhi from February7-9,2020. held from December 2- 4, 2019 at Margaret
Thatcher Centre at Somerville College, Oxford
• Prof. V. P. Singh presented a paper tilted, University, Oxford, UK.
“Mechanical aspects of knitwear manufacturing:
An interface of tradition and technology” in • Prof. Sivasakthi Ekambaram presented a paper
CRE Congerence on Recent developments titled, “A novel approach towards design and
in development disabilities at VK kuiya Mook development of Indian men’s work place casual
Badhir Vidhyalaya, Pune, Maharashtra organised footwear with specific reference to sizing”
by National Institute for empowerment of on November 2, 2019 in 2nd International
person with multiple Disabilities , Chennai. Conference on Emerging Trends in Traditional
Indian Association of health Research and & Technical Textiles, ICETT 2019 at Dr. B. R.
welfare (IAHRW) from October 12-13, 2019. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology,
Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
• Prof. V. P. Singh presented a paper tilted, “Use
of machines in fashion technology in the 21st • Prof. Sivasakthi Ekambaram presented a
century” :Knitwear for people with disabilities” paper titled, “Anthropometric survey for
in CRE Congerence on Recent developments recommendation of increments in shoe last
in development disabilities at VK kuiya Mook measurements for men’s workplace casual
Badhir Vidhyalaya, Pune, Maharashtra organised footwear on February 6, 2020 in XIV International
by National Institute for empowerment of Conference on Industrial and Human Factors
person with multiple Disabilities , Chennai. Engineering, ICIHFE 2020 at Mumbai.
Indian Association of health Research and • Prof. Dr. Usha Narasimhan presented a paper
welfare (IAHRW) from 12th to October 13, titled, “Fashioning Through The Networked
2019. Society” in - International Conference on
• Mr. Ashok Prasad presented a paper titled, Globalization, Communication and Cultural
“Product Innovation in Flat Using CAD /CAM” Change : Transformation of Local communities
in 2nd National Conference TEXCON-2019, at and the Rise of Network Society. Organised by
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Textile Technology, Global Research and education Foundation of
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwadidyalaya, on India and International Sociological Association
April 4-5, 2019. The book of papers has been Working Group 01 - November 4-6, 2019, at
published with ISBN : 978-93-5351-406-8. JNU, New Delhi
• Mr. Ashok Prasad presented a research paper • Prof. Dr. Usha Narasimhan presented a paper
titled, “A Study of Sustainable Development titled, “Eco-Fashion and Urban Markets” in 45th
in Knitted Shoe Upper” in International All India Sociological conference. Organised by
Conference at IET-SunRise University, Alwar, Indian Sociological Society and University of
Rajasthan on 14th December 2019. Kerala - December 27-29, 2019, at University of

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Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram • Mr. Arpan Srivastava and Mr. Sundeep Bali
• Prof. Dr. Shinju Mahajan presented a paper organised a workshop on Photography in Feb
titled, “Rediscovering culture through design 2020.
education to transform fashion” at MSU Baroda • Session on ‘Cultural IPR’ with Ms Monika Moisin
at the ITCC- Indian Textiles and Clothing from Sweden, who is an authority on the subject
Conference. and was in India for sessions at British Council in
• Ms. Dolly Kumar presented a paper titled, April 2019.
“Intangible cultural heritage of Rafoogari: • Crochet workshop on September 24, 2019 as
Unveiling the invisible needle work’ at part of the subject ‘Non-Loom Techniques’.
ETTIC conference held at Jaypee Institute of The crochet workshop was conducted by Ms.
Information & Technology, Noida from February Sarvera, an artisan from Palwal.
6–8. • Hand spinning workshop for TD Semester
• Prof. Dr. Noopur Anand presented a paper III students as part of the subject ‘Non-
titled, “Garment fit and Sizing” in TIT&S Bhiwani Loom Techniques’ on October 14, 2019. The
January 2020. workshop was conducted by Ms. Indubala
• Prof. Dr. Noopur Anand presented a paper Karwal, Spinning Teacher,Gandhi Hindustani
titled “Validation and Reliability of Size stream Sahitya Sabha.
3D Scanner for human body measurement” • Hook embroidery workshop for TD Sem.
FCT IIT Feb 2020. III students as part of the subject ‘Surface
• Mr. C. S. Joshi presented Paper in the XXVI Embellishment I’on October 24, 2019. The
International Conference on Business, workshop was conducted by an artisan, Mr.
Economics, Law, Language & amp; Psychology Balkishan.
(ICBELLP), on EMERGING SUBJECTIVITY AND • Ms. Shivangi Gupta, textile artisan January 29,
MEANING WITHIN THE LABOR PROCESS OF 2020 for special lecture cum demonstration
INDIAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY held on innovative surface developments with
at Kuta, Bali, Indonesia during December 20-21, embroidery machine .
2019.
• Demonstration by Usha International Limited
• Ms. Girija Jha presented a paper titled, for computerised embroidery in November
“Multidisciplinary and Synergetic Research 2019.
in Apparel sector can increase the Scope of
• Ms. Ragini Ahuja, KD Alumnus, owner and
Integrating Sustainability” at IIT, Delhi FTC,
designer at IKA, was invited to conduct the
Functional Textile and Clothing Conference
module on Entrepreneurship for Semester VII.
from February 7-9, 2020.
• Demo for sewing machines and basic
• Ms. Girija Jha presented a paper on
“Sustainability of Apparels - Let the Labels Speak information about machines in LD dept for LD
It All” International Conference on Fashion IV and VI done by IIGM on October 1, 2019.
communication: between tradition and future • Dr. Varsha Gupta, Professor, conducted a 5-day
digital developments. FACTUM 2019: Fashion workshop on “Sustainable Design” for students
Communication in the Digital Age . Conference of NIFT Evening programmes, faculty and
schedule July 23-26, 2019,Presented on July 25, industry participants. This workshop was done
2019 Presented at Ascona, Switzerland. under the “Design Innovation Centre” at NIFT
Seminars and Workshops by Alumni, Industry and New Delhi Campus.
International Experts • Training by International Trainer Mr. Martin Czira
• SAGE Publications organised Research Writing from Romania on ‘Methods Time Measurement’
Workshop at NIFT Delhi in June 2019. held at NIFT, New Delhi from July 1-6, 2020.

• ART PAPYRUS / SONA PAPERS and Ms. • Workshop on CLO 3D was conducted by CLO
Devika Agarwal organised workshop on PAPER Virtual Fashion India Pvt Ltd for students of
ENGINEERING in Sept. 2019. Design.
• Master Anis Siddiqui and Ms. Devika Agarwal • Other alumni members who have interacted with
organised a workshop on CALLIGRAPHY in Delhi Campus students are Mr. Rajesh Pratap
Sept 2019. Singh, Mr. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Ms. Uma
Prajapati, Mr. Sarthak Kaushik, Ms. SonalKalra,
• Ms. Sneha Chaudhary organised a workshop on Mr. Sameer Baja, Mr. Naresh Kukreja, Saugata
HAIR and MAKE UP in February 2019. Chandra, Bhuvnesh Prasad, Firoz Khan,Mr.
• Mr. Harish Nair and Mr. Mayank Manil Mishra Shivan Bhatia, Mr. Suket Dhir, Mr. Abhay Gupta,
organised a workshop Dept. Elective Traditional Mr. Chaitanya Khanna, Mr. Deepak Chakraborty,
Folk Media in November 2019. Mr. Samrat Som and others

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Industry Linkages (Visits and Student Internships) green campus:
• Classroom Project done with Voylla for Jewellery • New building at Delhi Campus has glass façade
Design for AD Semester IV in Jan- June 2020. for saving light and keeping the building cool.
• A visit was conducted to Jaipur and Bagru with • Campus has developed a better waste, water,
students of Textile Design Semester IV in April electricity management systems.
2019. • Waste management has been done by procuring
• As part of the classroom project with artist, compost machine for converting kitchen waste
Shelly Jyoti, TD VII students for the Department to manure.
Elective, Textile Art, put up their textile • Waste is segregated into bio-degradable and
installations at the exhibition ‘’Bound by Duty: non-degradable.
An Idea of Swaraj & Collectiveness 2018-19’ at
IIC, New Delhi. • Hygienic disposal of sanitary napkins with
incinerators.
• Students of TD visited Arvind Mills in December
2019 for analysis of working of composite mill. • Save electricity by replacement of tube lights
with LED lights and electrical panels for safety
• Taneira Brand gave an Industry linked Print and security of the campus.
Design Project in semester July- Dec 2019.
• Rain water-harvesting systems to be installed
• Ms. Sanwari Handa, guest faculty, guided for conserving water.
Industry linked Print Design Project, Semester
V with Living Décor World export House Noida, • Water management - to install industrial RO
in semester July- Dec 2019. that will save water and the same will be used
for gardening.
• M/s Nandan Denim Ltd., gives opportunity to
Fashion Design VII Semester students to design • The campus to install a sewage treatment plant
washes and surfaces for denim fabric and a to reduce waste flowing into the drains.
range of apparel. • Solar power generation, the roofs and open
• Several competitions were held in collaboration areas on top of the building to have solar power
with AMFII, W-TCNS, Raymond, Nandan cells to generate power.
Denim, Pantaloons, Blackberry etc. • The campus plans to recycle its paper waste
The Sustainability Aspect and Green Campus generated both in academic and administrative
areas by converting it into handmade paper
Delhi Campus undertook following measures for a through an outside agency.

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PANCHKULA

NIFT Panchkula, the 17th campus of NIFT, started ‘Ashavali Brocades’ and co-authored a book titled
its first academic session from the year 2020 with ‘Wall Paintings-The Vanishing Treasure’.
two UG and one PG programmes:
Industry Interaction of experts was conducted
1. Bachelor in Fashion Design with the Foundation programme students. Mr. R.
2. Bachelor in Textile Design P Verma, Senior Artist from Chandigarh shared
3. Masters in Fashion Management his experience as an artist and showcased his
award winning sculptures and paintings. Mr. Kintu
Out of the total 109 students, 9 students have Gadhvi, Sr. Journalist from Ahmedabad provided
taken admission in EWS category, 13 in Domicile insights on the world of media and advertisement.
category and 9 students in NRI category. Mr. Hemant Verma, Documentary Director from
Mumbai showed the corporate as well as craft
Haryana Police Construction Agency is the based documentaries directed by him. Mr. Errol P.
implementing agency of construction of NIFT Nelson, Ex-Prof. NID from Ahmedabad presented
Panchkula campus. The building of NIFT Panchkula the innovative work done in ply-split braiding
campus is under construction and in its final stage. yarn craft. Ms. Ritu Jadwani, Entrepreneur
Girl’s hostel is about to complete. Total financial from Ahmedabad oriented the students about
implication for the same is 133.16 crores. sustainable designing and his initiatives as an
entrepreneur. Ms. Soumya Sambasivan, IPS from
Ms. Rakhi Wahi Pratap, Associate Professor has Himachal Pradesh shared an insightful video
done her PhD viva on October 3, 2020 in Topic message on equality and gender sensitization.
“Scaffold between Fast and Slow Fashion” from Mr. Swaroop Dutta, Designer, Scenographer,
Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Stylist, Educationist and Alumnus of NIFT Kolkata
shared his journey as a designer. Ms. Mahua
Dr. Vishu Arora, Associate Professor, Campus Lahiri, Empanelled Designer of Development
Academic Coordinator has written an article on Commissioner (Handicrafts), MoT, GoI, Kolkata
the occasion of Haryana Day. The article titled discussed about the challenges and opportunities
“हरियाणा:वस्त्रों की लुप्त होती विरासत’’ is published in the craft sector of India. Mr. Rajnish Kumar,
in ‘Harigandha Magazine’ launched by Haryana HoD Data Strategy, ITC Bangalore shared his
Sahitya Academy, Panchkula. experiences of working in the corporate sector.
Ms. Shubhneet Kaur, student of CE programme,
Dr. Vishu Arora, Associate Professor, Campus showcased her collection of “Heirloom Textiles” at
Academic Coordinator has authored a book titled the spectrum organized at NIFT Kangra.

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PATNA

Significant Landmarks and Achievements of • Workshop on Business of Design was

Campus conducted by CII.
• NIFT Patna has been Ranked in the top 5 • At the Saras Mela NIFT Patna was the
Fashion Institutes in India. knowledge Partners.
• NIFT PATNA was the winner at the Online • The Biggest Khadi Mall was inaugurated by
Hackathon on Design & Performance of The Chief Minister. The VM display and 80
Components of PPE for fighting against designs on sale was doneby NIFT PATNA.
COVID-19. Infrastructure and Facilities
• MEDHA Devagan Represented India In the NIFT Patna has modern classrooms with well-
trade Fashion Technology at The world Skills equipped furniture, A.C. and projectors
2019 Russia. with latest machines to support all the
• Two NIFT Patna students Represented the academic requirements of courses at PATNA.
Country at the World Skills in Australia The Resource center has a rich where
• Two NIFT Patna students into the top 5 for the approximately 10000 books, both in Hindi and
finals of Saint Gobain Designs conducted by English are available for students and faculties
NID Ahmedabad. to refer from. The RC also hosts number of
online journals and databases, which may be
• Principal Scientific Advisor Professor K. Vijay accessed by the visitors. There is an access to
Raghvan, Government of India released a various Journals and e-books with the help of
homemade mask manual designed both E- Granthalya. Apart from the above the RC
in Hindi and English by RITY SUMAN (FC has regular subscriptions from forecasting
GRADUATE, Patna 2019) along with 2 more services like Promostyl and WGSN.
team members.
• Incubation Cell: NIFT Patna has an incubation
• Director NIFT PATNA was the Chief Guest at cell . The applicants are provided mentoring
the Times Men Awards 2019 and was one of support right from the idea stage. The policy
the Jury members for the prestigious Miss also provides scope of seed funding of up to
India Contest. INR 10 Lakhs from Government of Bihar.
• Dr Pintu Pandit, Assistant Professor was • Video Conferencing room: NIFT Patna has
facilitated with IEI Young Engineers AWARD a well-equipped, high speed internet based
2020 video conferencing room which can connect

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with outside world with a seating capacity of Asia Skills in 2018.
50 individuals. • Ms. Shreyasha Aishwarya participated in World
• National Knowledge Network: NKN is available Photography Organization Competition’ 2019.
in campus for the students, who connect with • Ms. Shivangi Gadhoke AD student participated
outside world 24X7 using its dedicated servers in 2020 Fila Packaging Design Competition,
• Wellness Center: The campus also has a South Korea (Result is not announced till yet).
wellness center where the consultant physician National Representation.
and consultant psychologist interact with
students on a regular basis. The physical and • Ms. Ankita Dasgupta, Ms. Diksha, and Ms.
mental health of the students is well taken KritiVerma, Vl TD student, Patna Campus, won
care of by the experts who are available in the 2nd position in poster presentation at ICTX
center on regular basis. 2020 at Grand lalit Eastern Hotel on 28-29
Feb, 2020, Kolkata
• Girl’s Hostel: A well-equipped, airy and
comfortable setup is provided to the students • Mr. Madhukar Sushant of FD Semester III, won
who opt for hostel facilities with a maximum Bharat Petroleum Painting Competition 2019,
capacity of 230 students on twin sharing basis. 1st runner up in Indian Oil Painting competition
2019, and 1st prize in Fashion show at IIT
• NIFT Canteen: An availability of huge air Anwesha.
cooled area with hygienic meals round the
clock equipped with modern furniture, TV • Ms. Niwedita Singh of FD semester IV, won in
Screens, Music Systems, graffiti walls etc. VERVE (Modeling) 1st prize at Anwesha 2020
,IIT Patna and won 2nd prize in Modeling held
• Sports: NIFT Patna has excellent indoor as in PMCH 2020.
well as Outdoor sport facilities. The facilities
include: Carrom, Chess, Badminton, Table • Ms. Prerena Prakash Joshi of FD Semester IV,
Tennis etc. The outdoor sports available in won 1st prize in Verve at Anwesha 2020 at IIT
NIFT Patna include: Futsal, Basketball, Cricket, Patna.
Volleyball, Throw ball etc. along with athletic • Ms. Shilpi Shreya of FD Semester VI, won
events like: Javelin, Shot put, Long and high 2nd prize in Fashion Show at PMCH Patna
jump. 2020, won 1st prize in Verve at Anwesha 2020
Major Projects at IIT Patna and won 1st prize in Visual art
competition at NIT Patna (Art Expo 2020).
NIFT Patna has done many projects with both the
state Government and Central Government. The • Ms. Ashutosh Kumar Tiwary of FD Semester
noted among these are: VIII, was runner up in Aluva Fashion runway
held in April 2019.
• Technology Gap Analysis Study for Readymade
Garments Cluster, Patna City, Bihar with TIFAC • Mr. Aditya Wadher (FC 2015-19) showcased
his GP works in NIFT Showcase 2019 - Toolbox
• USTTAD : To impart training for up gradation on August 30-31, 2019 at NIFT New Delhi.
of skills of master crafts person in preservation
of traditional ancestral arts/ crafts of minorities • Ms. Tavishi Tanu AD Semester IV Qualified for
(USTTAD) with Ministry of Minority commission, the next round in India skills competition which
Govt. of India is yet to happen.
Major achievements in Student Competitions and Graduation Projects and Graduation Events
Awards 31 students of first batch-2015-2019, Fashion and
International Representation. Lifestyle Accessories successfully completed their
graduation project in different companies. During
• Mr. Md. Adil Ansari, TD Semester IV student, the Graduation ceremony, students got felicitated
Patna Campus, won Silver Medal 2nd position in the following categories.
in World Skill Youth 2019.
• Best Graduation Project: Mr. Budhaditya
• Ms. Vrindavasini Gaur of FD Semester VI, Mukherjee.
won 3rd prize in Sketching at World Skill
Competition 2019. • Most Commercially Viable Design Intervention:
Ms. Mounmita Sadhukhan.
• Mr. Alok kumar of FD Semester VIII, got
selected in stage round of WOW, New Zealand • Most Exemplary Application of Design
2019. Methodology: Mr. Anil Kumar Singh.
• Mr. Suraj Ashawa of FC batch 2016-20 33 students of Fashion communication,
participated in Australia Skills Competition batch-2015-2019 has successfully completed their
2019 after winning India skills and Abu Dhabi graduation project in different companies. During
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in the following categories. Craft Cluster Initiative- Activities, Workshops and
Impact
• Best Graduation Project Award-I: Mr. Aditya
Wadher. • The Department of Fashion Management
Studies conducted an Artisan Awareness
• Best Graduation Project Award-II: Ms. Moumita
Workshop. Around 31 students and 4 faculty
Nandi.
members with 10 artisans from different
• Best Graduation Project Award-III: Mr. Saurabh handloom and handicraft clusters participated
Shandilay. in the workshop.
32 students of Fashion Design, batch-2015-2019 • The Department of Fashion Design, Semester-
successfully completed their graduation project VI conducted a demonstration of Mirror work,
in different companies. During the Graduation Zardozi, Chikankari and Kashidakari with help
ceremony, students got felicitated in the following of an Artisan from Patna City.
categories. • Fashion and Life Style Accessories, Semester
• Best Design collection – Mr. Maan Singh IV & VI conducted an Artisan Awareness
Workshop on Brass Ware and Doll Making
• Most Creative and Innovative design collection impact and objective for the artisans to
- Ms. Soumya Shah. enhance their understanding and access to
• Best use of Traditional skills in contemporary the urban market with trends and current
styling - Ms. Divya Ranjan. demands.

33 students of Textile Design, batch 2015-2019 • The Department of Textile Design, Semester-
successfully completed their graduation project IV organised a Field Visit to Patna Museum
with an impact of Exposure to historical
in different companies. During the Graduation
textiles to develop an understanding of Indian
ceremony, students got felicitated in the following
textiles, textures, motifs and layouts in the
categories.
contemporary scenario.
• Best Graduation Project Award 1: Mr. Rohan The impact of workshop was the artisans’ awareness
Raj of the different online options of promoting their
• Best Graduation Project Award 2: Ms. Ria products and generating awareness among the
Sinha potential customers. Eminent experts from the
cottage industry interacted with the artisans.
• Best Graduation Project Award 3: Ms. Aditi
Chaudhary CRAFT BAZAAR 2020 organised at NIFT PATNA
during February 28-29 & March 1, 2020:
28 students of Department of Fashion Technology,
batch 2015-2019 successfully completed their • NIFT Patna organised Craft Bazaar during
graduation project in different companies. During February 28-29 & March 1, 2020. Professor
the Graduation ceremony, students got felicitated Shayam Sharma, Padma Bhusan awardee and
Ex. Principal, College of Arts & Crafts and an
in the following categories.
Ex. Member of General Council National Lalit
• Best Graduation Project, 2019 - Ms. Akansha Kala Academy formally inaugurated the event
Kumari. among various national and State awardees
• Most Innovative Project, 2019- Ms. Subhanshi Artisans in Central Hall at NIFT Patna.
Pandey. PhD Pursuing and Completed
• Most Commercially viable Project, 2019- Ms. • Vinayak Yashraj, Associate Professor, AD is
Shivani Tripathi. Pursuing PhD from IIT Patna.
29 students of Department of Fashion Management • Toni Sharma, Associate Professor FMS is
Studies, batch 2017-2019 successfully completed Pursuing Phd From IIT Patna.
their post graduation project in different • Kislay Kashyap, Assistant Professor, FMS is
companies. During the Post Graduation ceremony, Pursuing Phd From IIT Patna.
students got felicitated in the following categories. • Nilima R Topno, Associate Professor DFT is
• Best Post Graduation Project (Fashion Pursuing Phd From IIT Kanpur.
Management Practices) - Ms. Neha Apurva. • Satyendra Mishra, Associate Professor FD is
• Best Post Graduation Project (Fashion Pursuing Phd From IIT Kanpur.
Merchandising) - Ms. Himani Chandra. • Kunal Singha, Assistant Professor, TD is
• Best Post Graduation Project (Marketing) - Mr. Pursuing PhD from IIT Khargpur
Praveen Kumar S. • Jayati Mukerjee, Associate Professor AD

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is Pursuing Phd From Jadavpur University Creativity” at 5th International Textiles and
Kolkata. consume Congress (ITCC), The Maharaja
• Rajesh Kumar, Assistant Professor AD is Sayajira University of Baroda, Vadodara,
Pursuing Phd From Aryabhatta Knowledge October 3-5, 2019 by Satyendra Kumar Mishra,
University Patna. Associate Professor, Department Fashion
Design.
• Sweta R Sharma, Associate Professor FD is
Pursuing Phd From Vanastali Vidya Peeth • Paper Presented on “Design For Future:
Rajasthan Sense and sensitivity - Visual perception based
design diversification of Craft for sustenance
Publications and Paper Presentations - Classroom project: Study area - Kushmandi,
• Paper Presented on “Sustainable approaches to West Bengal” at the International Conference
rejuvenate the Handloom Weavers in Bihar” at Recent Trends and Sustainability in Crafts
The Lalit Great Eastern, Kolkata in International & Design 2019, Indian Institute of Crafts &
Conference (ICTX2020) Innovative Approaches Design (IICD), Jaipur, November 7-8, 2019 by
for the Development of Sustainable Textile Jayati Mukherjee, Associate Professor.
Products and Processes, February 9- 10, 2020
• Paper Presented on “New technologies and
by Prof. Sanjay Shrivastava, Director, NIFT,
new paradigms – stories of transformation:
Patna.
Antiquity within the urban modern – nuances
• Celebrating Women’s Day with a Paper of space design: Case Study – Calcutta
Presentation at IGNOU Maidan Garhi New Bungalow, Kolkata” at the International
Delhi - Researching Gender in the 21st Century Conference Fashion Colloquia 2020, Arch
by Prof Sanjay Shrivastava. College of Design & Business, Jaipur, January
• Paper presented on “Productivity, Income and 28-30, 2020 by Jayati Mukherjee, Associate
Employment of Craftswomen in Madhubani Professor, Department Fashion & Lifestyle
- Crafting the economy through household Accessory.
survey” at the 61st Annual ISLE Conference, • Paper Presented on “Role of Stakeholders to
December 7-9, 2019, Patiala, Punjab (ISLE is Regulate Carbon Footprints in Textile Sector”
The Indian Society of Labour Economics) by at 2nd International Conference on Textile
Toni Sharma, Associate Professor. sustainability (ICETT), NIT Jalandhar November
• Paper Presented on “India’s clothing exports 1-3, 2019 by Kunal Singha, Assistant Professor,
to selected European Union Economies: What Department of Textile Design.
next for India and Hungary” during FIKUSZ • Paper Presented on “Green and sustainable
2019 held at Obuda University, Budapest, textile materials using natural resources” at
Hungary on 29th Nov 2019 by Toni Sharma, The Lalit Great Eastern, Kolkata, International
Associate Professor, Department of Fashion Conference (ICTX2020) Innovative Approaches
Management Studies. for the Development of Sustainable Textile
• Paper Presented on “Revisiting Input- Products and Processes, February 9-10,
Output relationship in Textile and clothing: 2020 by Dr. Pintu Pandit, Assistant Professor,
A Comparison between India and European Department of Textile Design.
Union” during FIKUSZ 2019 held at Obuda
Research Papers Publication
University, Budapest, Hungary on 29th
November 2019 by Kislay Kashyap, Assistant • Paper titled “Fabrication of an Efficient
Professor, Department of Fashion Management Electrode/Organic Interface for flexible
Studies. Sensors” published in Materials Today
Proceedings (Elsevier), 2019 by Nilima Regina
• Paper Presented on “Sustainability in Indian
Topno, Associate Professor
Carpet Industry” during the First Sustainability
development conference organised by School • The paper titled “Understanding Camouflage
of Fashion at Wuhan Textile University from Design through theories of Cognitive
December 13-17, 2019 by Dr. Vikas Kumar, Psychology” published in The International
Assistant Professor, Department of Fashion Journal of Visual Design, 2019 by Nilima
Management Studies. Regina Topno, Associate Professor.
• Paper Presented on “Recycled Denim: Mass • Paper titled The paper titled “Craft Culture
Brand Buffelo of Future Group” at Functional and Creativity” published in Conference
Textile Conference, IIT Delhi, 7th Feb to 9th proceeding at 5th International Textiles and
Feb 2020 by Nilima Regina Topno, Associate consume Congress (ITCC), 2019 by Satyendra
Professor Mishra, Associate Professor
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a Vernacular Habitat through the Revival of Composites for Environmental Engineering”
Crafts: Naya Village in West Bengal, India” published in Composites for Environmental
published in ISVS e-journal, 2019 by Jayati Engineering, Scrivener Publishing LLC, 2019.
Mukherjee, Associate Professor. • Dr. Pintu Pandit (Assistant Professor, TD) has
• Paper titled “Productivity, Income and authored a Book Chapter on“ Introduction
Employment of Craftswomen in Madhubani to Green Nano materials” published in book
- Crafting the economy through household Green Nano materials (Advanced Structured
survey” published in 61st Annual ISLE Materials), Springer, 2019.
Conference, 2019 by Toni Sharma, Associate
• Dr. Pintu Pandit (Assistant Professor, TD) has
Professor, Department of Fashion Management
authored a Book Chapter on “Plasma and
Studies.
Other Irradiation Technologies Application in
• Paper titled “Optimization of Atmospheric Textile” published in book Frontiers of Textile
Plasma Treatment Parameters for Hydrophobic Materials, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2020.
Finishing of Silk Using Box Behnken Design”
ToTs attended by faculty members
published in Journal of Natural Fibers (Taylor
& Francis), 2020 by Dr. Pintu Pandit, Assistant 18 TOT was attended by various faculty members
Professor, Department of Textile Design. of NIFT PATNA
Book and Book Chapters Publications Seminars and Workshops by Alumni, Industry and
• Dr. Pintu Pandit (Assistant Professor, TD),Kunal International Experts
Singha (Assistant Professor, TD) and Prof. NIFT PATNA under this pursuit has organised
Sanjay Shrivastava (Director, NIFT, Patna) 23 workshops, seminars by Alumni, Industry and
editor for Book on “Recycling from Waste International Experts
in Fashion and Textiles: A Sustainable and Major Industry Linkages
Circular Economic Approach” accepted for
published in Scrivener Publishing LLC. John • NIFT PATNA has linked its corridors with
Wiley & Sons, USA, 2020. all major industries in Indian and Abroad.
Approximately NIFT PATNA has connected
• Ms. Jayati Mukherjee, Associate Professor with more than 200 industries till date.
from Department of F& LA has authored a Book
Chapter on “Traditional Crafts as Materials The Sustainability Aspect and Green Campus
in Place making: for book Encyclopedia Activities
of Renewable and Sustainable Materials, • LED Lighting has been placed and Solar Street
published in Oxford: Elsevier, 2020. Lights have been installed
• Kunal Singha (Assistant Professor, TD), Dr. • Solar Panels are installed for supporting the
Pintu Pandit (Assistant Professor, TD) and Prof. WI-FI Systems
Sanjay Shrivastava (Director, NIFT, Patna) have • Minimum use of plastic mineral water bottles
authored a Book Chapter on “Anatomical • Air Purifying Plants are being hired on a
Structure of Pineapple Leaf Fiber” published monthly basis
in Springer-Nature, 2020. • Reusable cutlery and Utensils are used in the
campus
• Dr. Pintu Pandit (Assistant Professor, TD), Kunal
• Replacing plastic meal plates with disposable
Singha (Assistant Professor, TD) and Prof.
paper plates
Sanjay Shrivastava (Director, NIFT, Patna) have
authored a Book Chapter on “Pineapple Leaf • Ensuring minimum wastages of materials
Fibre: Cultivation and Production” published during all the laboratory class work
in Springer-Nature, 2020. • Encouraging and making social awareness to
all for lowering carbon footprints
• Dr. Pintu Pandit (Assistant Professor, TD) & • Posters are placed on saving and optimum
Kunal Singha (Assistant Professor, TD) have utilizing of tap drinking water
authored a Book Chapter on “Applications • Blood donation camp with the help of Lions
of Composites Materials for Environmental club of Patna central on the August 9, 2019,
Aspects” Wood head Publishing, Elsevier, where employees and students donated their
2019. blood for a noble cause to the society.
• Dr. Pintu Pandit (Assistant Professor, TD) & • Food and clothes donation camp: organized
Kunal Singha (Assistant Professor, TD) have by October 2, 2019 to collect foods, clothes
authored a Book Chapter on “Fibre-Reinforced and medicine to the flood victims of Bihar.

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RAEBARELI

Significant Landmarks and Achievements (both on ‘DARAZ’- The sustainable art of hand sewing
students and faculty) whose author were Ms. Muskan Agarwal, Ms.
Tanya Mishra and Dr. Smriti Yadav respectively.
• Convocation for Batch 2015–19 was Sustainable fashion business and Sustainable
conducted on 30th May, 2019 at Indira Gandhi craft were the two categories on which these
Pratishthan, Lucknow. Mr. Navneet Sahgal, students presented their papers.
IAS, Principal Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Khadi &
Village Industries Board, Government of Uttar • NIFT Raebareli organised State Level Khadi
Pradesh graced the occasion as Chief Guest Seminar – ‘Pragatisheel Khadi’ in June- 2019 at
and Ms. Archana Shukla Director, IIM, Lucknow NIFT Raebareli campus wherein representatives
graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. Total of various Societies/stake holders from all over
125 students were convocated during the Uttar Pradesh had participated. The seminar
Convocation ceremony. was inaugurated by Shri. Navneet Sehgal, IAS,
Principal Secretary, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
• 05 Graduation Project Shows have been
organised in the month of May - 2019 by • Organized Khadi Artisans Training Programme
NIFT Raebareli for the students of 04 Design for imparting training to excel use of Khadi
departments (Fashion Design, Accessory and to promote the brand in line with the
Design, Fashion Communication & Leather Fashion forecast. Around 50 nos. of artisans
Design Deptt.) & 01 Management department participated in the programme.
(Fashion Management Studies Deptt.).
• A Project was undertaken from Uttar Pradesh
• National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Institute of Design (UPID) for providing
Raebareli represented at First Sustainable consultancy services for their student
Development conference at Wuhan, China. admission process, curriculum development,
First participant Ms. Deeksha Anand, student recruitment of teachers and procurement of
of FD-VIII whose paper was on Design materials for lab & library etc.
Responsibility Towards Shaping Global Social • Dr. Bharat Sah, Campus Director, NIFT
Change and the authors were Ms. Deeksha Raebareli was assigned additional charge of
Anand, Dr. Smriti Yadav, Associate Professor the Director, NIFT Srinagar w.e.f. 25.10.2019.
and second participant Ms. Tanya Mishra,
student of FD-VIII (Srinagar) whose paper was • 46 Artisans were invited and upgraded

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through various artisan Awareness Workshops a Doctor who visits to the campus regularly. A
conducted at NIFT Raebareli campus. psychologist also visits the campus to counsel
the students at regular intervals. Unisex Gym
• Mr. Praveen Srivastava, Assistant Professor-AD Facility is available at NIFT Raebareli campus with
edited a book titled ‘Heat & Mass Transfer’, majorly required equipments which includes both
Oura Publication, Lucknow (U.P.). aerobic and strength training exercise equipments
• Dr. Bharat Sah, Campus Director, NIFT for better heart health and weight loss. It also
Raebareli delivered a talk on ‘Design and helps prevent osteoporosis and improve muscle
Process Interventions for ODOP Programme’ strength, balance and flexibility of the students as
in National Seminar on ODOP Programme well as employees of NIFT Raebareli campus.
organized at Avadh Shilpgram, Lucknow on
Badminton Court, Basket Ball Court & Volley Ball
25th January, 2020 during celebration of UP
Court is available at NIFT Raebareli campus with
Divas.
physical fitness & sport training of the students as
Infrastructure and Facilities well as employees of NIFT Raebareli campus.

NIFT Raebareli provides comprehensive and state- Major Projects

of-the-art infrastructure and equipments to impart
both practical and theoretical training. The facilities Some of the major ongoing consultancy projects
and services offered at NIFT Raebareli to the currently undertaken by NIFT Raebareli are as
students allow them the freedom to experiment under:
and generate creative ideas.
• NIFT Raebareli has provided its valuable
Well-equipped air conditioned Lecture Halls services for a Project, being undertaken from
use advanced teaching methodology designed Uttar Pradesh Institute of Design (UPID) to
for highly interactive sessions.The success of provide consultancy services for their Student
fashion professionals rests on their ability to admission process, curriculum development,
integrate Fashion and Information Technology in a recruitment of teachers and procurement of
meaningful way. IT support is a critical feature at all materials for lab & library etc.
NIFT centers and the air conditioned computer labs
at NIFT Raebareli are equipped with state-of-the- • NIFT Raebareli successfully imparted
art hardware and software. The National Resource training to Khadi Kaamgars/workers during
Centre at New Delhi and the Resource Centre at the current year. Two trainings have been
each NIFT centre are pillars of information and conducted as workshop on Design Concept,
knowledge management. Each Resource Centre Pattern Development, Garment Construction,
has an integrated collection of print, visual and Surface Ornamentation and Styling for Khadi
creative material resources: the only systematically Kaamgars. A total of 50 Khadi artisans were
documented source of information available in benefited out of these training programmes.
India for study of international and contemporary
Major achievements in Student Competitions and
Indian fashion. The Resource Centres also provide
Awards
information services to the design community,
Industry practitioners and entrepreneurs. The • Ms. Deeksha Anand, student of FD-VIII
amphitheater at NIFT Raebareli campus is ideal (Raebareli) & Ms. Tanya Mishra student
for student presentations and design collection of VII (Srinagar) have participated in “The
showcases. A variety of food and a friendly First Fashion & Sustainable Development
atmosphere make the cafeteria’ ideal for students Conference”, Wuhan, China on December 15,
to relax and interact with their peers. Well 2019.
established Stationary Shop is available in the
campus to cater the day to day stationary needs • Ms. Ayushi Mishra, FMS-I Semester, Batch 2019-
of the students. NIFT Raebareli provides fully 21 & Ms. Poornima Yadav, FMS-III Semester,
residential accommodation for girls & boys. The Batch 2018-20 get awarded in “SWACHHA
hostel premises are provided with round the clock BHARAT”/ Acharya Mahavir Dwivedi Smriti
professional security cover with WI-FI and broad Divas”, held at Daulatpur, Raebareli on 20th
band internet facility. The rooms are furnished September, 2019.
with all essentials viz., mattresses, air coolers and
Geysers. Recreational facilities like T.V., magazines, • Ms. Muskan Agarwal (Raebareli) & Ms. Tanya
some indoor and outdoor games are also available Mishra, student of Sem. VIII (Srinagar) have
in the hostels. The medical aid services to the participated in “Fashion Colloquia Jaipur India
students are provided on the campus through 2020” from January 26-30, 2020.

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Craft Cluster Initiative- Activities, Workshops and During the workshop, Ms. Garima Srivastava,
Impact Lucknow was invited for expert Lecture on
understanding of Marketing, Business, etc.
• ‘Craft Workshop’ on Lacquer Toys, Varanasi
(U.P.) was conducted for AD-4th Sem, batch during the awareness workshop.
2017-21 students from April 2-6, 2019 (05
PhD Pursuing and Completed
Days) by Mr. Rameshwar Singh (National
Awardee) and Mr. Nandu Ram. 8 Faculty members are currently pursuing their
• ‘Artisans Awareness Workshop’ was PhD from different Universities/Institute.
conducted from April 21-23, 2019 (03 Days),
in which 10 artisans from various crafts have Publications and Paper Presentations (both
participated alongwith students of AD-VI students and faculty)
Sem, Batch 2016-20 and faculty members
• A Paper was presented in an International
of AD Deptt. During the workshop, expert
Lecture has been conducted by Ms. Rekha conference held from 13th December, 2019
Sinha, General Secretary, Rekhaakriti (NGO) to 16th December, 2019 at Wuhan University,
& Proprietor-Rekhaakriti Marketing Company, China on the topic ‘Sustainable Fashion
Lucknow (U.P.) and Ms. Aparna Mishra, Owner, Business on Design Responsibility towards
M/s Radiance Corporate Solutions Pvt. Ltd., shaping Global Social Change’. The paper
Lucknow (U.P.) on April 22-23, 2019. was written by Mr. Rajesh Kumar Choudhary,
• Out of total 26 Students, 13 of AD-7th Sem, Assistant Professor-FMS, NIFT Raebareli as
batch 2016-20 visited Varanasi (U.P.) for Co-author.
‘Lacquerware Craft’, 07 students visited
Barabanki (U.P.) for ‘Bone Carving’ and 06 • Mr. Bharat Singh, Assistant Professor-LD
students visited Lucknow (U.P.) for ‘Bone presented a Research Paper “Khadi For The
Carving’ regarding the subject ‘Craft Based Nation Before Independence Khadi For The
Design Project’ from September 19-25, 2019. Fashion After Independence” on 31st August,
2019 in a peer reviewed International Journal
• 12 artisans from Shanti Maitri Mission Sansthan,
Bikaner, Rajasthan were invited for artisan for Innovative Research Multidisciplinary Field.
awareness workshop from April 26-30, 2019 at
• Ms. Anketa Kumar, Assistant Professor-LD
NIFT Raebareli. Dr. Ashish Bhatnagar, Faculty
& Regional Coordinator, Entrepreneurship presented two Research Papers “Semiology
Development Institute of India (EDII), Lucknow Analysis in Shatraj ke Khilari with Ronald
was invited for expert Lecture during the Barthes Approach” & “Ronald Barthes 5
awareness workshop. codes in the movie Bhuvan Shome” in an
International Conference on Modern Research
• Pre-visit orientation organized for the LD-V
Semester students on September 7, 2019, in Social Sciences, Fondazione collegio Delle
Dr. Ashish Bhatnagar, Faculty & Regional Universita Milanesi, Milan, Italy organized from
Coordinator, Entrepreneurship Development 30th October 2019 to 01st November 2019.
Institute of India (EDII), Lucknow was invited.
• Mr. Bharat Singh, Assistant Professor-LD
• Mr. Virendra Kumar, Dy. Director / In-charge, presented a Research Paper “A Pair of Shoes
Central Regional Office, Office of the – Aesthetics – fashionable – hedonism Model”
Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), in an International Conference organized by
Lucknow was invited for the expert lecture
South Asian Research Center, International
on September 11, 2019 for the LD-V & LD-VII
Semester students. Conference on Business Management,
Humanities and Social Science on 29th
• Students of LD-III Sem., Batch 2018-22 visited December 2019; held at Faridabad, Haryana.
to Bone Carving Craft of Barabanki, Uttar
Pradesh on Otober 4, 2019 for the subject • Mr. Bharat Singh, Assistant Professor-LD
‘Craft study-III’. presented a Research Paper “Inclusiveness
• 12 artisans from Chikankari, Lucknow (Uttar of the Differently Abled: Challenges and
Pradesh) Craft Cluster were upgraded through Opportunities in India” in a National
artisan awareness workshop from November Seminar-2020 on 05th March 2020 to 06th
22-24, 2019 (3 days) at NIFT Raebareli. March 2020; held at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

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Faculty Orientation, Trainings and Development Sewage treatment plant of Indian Telephone
Industries (ITI), Raebareli.
i. The Raebareli faculty upgraded their
knowledge base with 10 different ToTs which • Sanitary Napkin disposal machines have been
were attended by them across NIFT Centers. installed in Girls Hostels.
ii.
Faculty Participation in National and • 27 Water Coolers have been installed
International Conferences/ Exhibitions/ Trade with Commercial RO systems at strategic
Fairs/ Meets positions in campus which are covered under
comprehensive AMC.
• Mr. Akhilendra Pratap Sonkar, Assistant
Professor & CC-FC officially visited Italy for • Water Harvesting system exists in campus.
collaboration with new foreign universities
and strengthening the relation with exiting • The Institute has regularly taken initiatives to
universities form 12th -18th May, 2019. motivate and make aware people for observing
“Swachhata” in clusters and rural areas.
• Ms. Stuti Sonker, Assistant Professor
participated in two International Shows • Ramps have been made in all designated
-”Street Vision” 51 Women Indian places of the campus as disabled friendly
Printmakers at: Gallery Betonowy in intervention.
Eugeniusza Gepperta Academia of Art and
• In-house nursery has been developed at two
Design Wroclaw, Poland in 12th June 2019.
locations in order to meet the horticulture
iii. Seminars and Workshops by Alumni, Industry requirements.
and International Experts
• All non-functional non-LED lights are being
9 NIFT Alumni conducted workshops for NIFT essentially replaced with LED lights.
Raebareli students and 44 nos. of Industry &
• Use of waste material for Recycling & up-
International Experts conducted workshops for
cycling in the campus, A lot of waste material
NIFT Raebareli students.
is being utilised for installations and for various
Industry Linkages (Visits and Student Internships) classroom design projects as recycling & up-
cycling purposes, Discarded plastic water
• All the students of all the 5 departments of storage tanks are being utilised as ‘Discussion
NIFT Raebareli underwent internship and Table’ by the students in the campus and
Graduation Projects as per the requirements Earthen pots are being used in the canteen for
of the respective departments. serving tea which is an environment –friendly
option.
• A total of 10 nos. of Industry & Retail Store
visits were also organized for the students of • The Institute is continuously taking initiatives
NIFT Raebareli. to maintain a flora rich environment to make
‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ a grand success.
The Sustainability Aspect and Green Campus
Gardens and Lawns are being developed and
• Compost pits are being utilized to recycle the seeds planted to create an ambiance perfect
bio-degradable waste materials into manure. to an academic Institute. Plantation at available
places of the premises is being encouraged
• Sewage disposal of NIFT is connected to continuously.

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SHILLONG

Significant Landmarks & Achievements Prof. Monika Aggarwal, Campus Director NIFT
Shillong apprised the Hon’ble Minister on the
NIFT Shillong, established in 2008, is the sole progress of the construction work and also
NIFT Campus in the North Eastern Region of the showed the delegation around the Campus.
country. The centre offers Bachelor of Design
programmes in Fashion Design; Accessory Design; 2) Observance and Celebration of Important
Textile Design; Fashion Communication, and Days – NIFT Shillong celebrated various
Master of Fashion Management. important days during 2019-20, including Anti-
Terrorism Day (21st May 2019); World Day
Infrastructure & Facilities at NIFT Shillong Against Child Labour (12th June); International
Permanent Campus : The NIFT Shillong Campus, Yoga Day (21st June); National Handloom
spread over 20.13 acres at Umsawli, New Shillong, Day (05th August); Independence Day (15th
houses state-of-the-art facilities, including 13 August); Plastic Waste Free Campaign (12th
classrooms; 5 computer labs; specialist labs for September); Onam Festival (13th September);
pattern-making, garment construction, dyeing, Gandhi Jayanti (02nd October); Navratri
leather products, looms, accessory design; wet Celebrations (0th October); Constitutional Day
and dry workshops; video conferencing and (26th November); Republic Day (26th January,
general discussion rooms; resource centre & 2020); and International Women’s Day (08th
library; display areas; general and specialist shops; March 2020).
cafeteria, gym; bank premises; hostels for boys
3) Workshops and Extended Events – A workshop
and girls; faculty and staff quarters; Director’s
on Sexual Harassment was conducted in August
residence; and guest house.
2019 at the NIFT Girls’ Hostel. Extended
Important Events of 2019-20 events include Hindi Pakhwada Divas (16th-
30th September 2019); Vigilance Awareness
1) Inspection of NIFT Shillong permanent campus Week (28th October-02nd November 2019);
- A joint inspection of the NIFT Shillong Swachhta Pakhwada (01st-15th March 2020);
permanent campus at Umsawli, New Shillong Essay Competition on Cleanliness & Hygiene
was led by Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Smt. (11th March, 2020); and Documentary on
Smriti Zubin Irani and Hon’ble Chief Minister Health & Hygiene Awareness (12th-15th
of Meghalaya, Shri. Conrad Sangma and March, 2020). The annual NIFT festival, Fashion
senior Govt. officials on 26th August 2019. Spectrum 2020 “LAPONGNAI”, was held on

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28th-29th February, 2020, based on the theme Lifestyle Brands, Benetton India, Decathlon India,
“Lunar Years and Hues of Life”. Good Earth, Joya Chauhan, Lifestyle International,
Radnik Exports, Shivan & Narresh, Spanbuy &
Major Projects undertaken by NIFT Shillong during Buceit Ventures, etc.
2019-20
Craft Cluster Initiative- Activities, Workshops and
Some of the major projects include Entrepreneurship Impact
Development Programme of Apparel Accessory
Development and Management Skills; USTTAD Craft Department/ Location
Project for Ministry of Minority Affairs; Integrated Activity
Design and Technical Development Workshops;
Capacity Building Training on Apparel Designing Craft FD/ Process Plasha &
& Manufacturing; and Uniforms Design for DTET, Research and documentation Umden,
Govt. of Odisha. Documentation and diagnostic Meghalaya
Major Achievements in Student Competitions & study
Awards
Loin Loom, FD/ Bamutia and
• Ms. Pragati Verma and Ms. Shorya Jain (FMS), Flyshuttle Development Shankhala,
Ms. Kajal Singh (FD) and Ms. Karisma Nanavati Loom Craft of prototypes Tripura
(F&LA) were selected for the NIFT Showcase Based Product
2019 held at NIFT New Delhi. Development

• Ms. Rawther Jesni Salim and Ms. Mansi Mask Making F&LA/ to NIFT
Rautela won Gold medals in Photography - Artisans enhance Shillong (Old
and Swimming respectively at NIFT Converge Awareness artisans’ Campus)
2019. Workshop understanding
of urban
• Ms. Hemashree Dhavala, AD – 8th Sem was
markets
one of the winners at “ColorNext” the Trend
Forecasting Competition organised by Asian
Paints. Bamboo & F&LA/ Process Kohima &
Wood Craft documentation Dimapur,
• NIFT Shillong Team participated in Alcheringa and diagnostic Nagaland
Cultural Fest 2020 (IIT Guwahati) in February study
2020 and won top awards in Paper Dressing
Competition and Haute Couture Fashion Bamboo craft, F&LA & Barpeta,
Show. Water Hyacinth Foundation Khetri and
& Mask Making Design/ Majuli,
NIFT Shillong 8th Annual Convocation 2019 Development Assam
of prototypes
NIFT Shillong celebrated its 8th Annual Convocation
Event on 30th May 2019 for 80 graduating students
Eri, Cotton & FMS/ Shillong
from Bachelor of Design programmes in Accessory
Acrylic yarns Knowledge Campus and
Design, and Fashion Design, and Master of Fashion
(Artisans sharing on Guwahati,
Management programme. Shri Lahkmen Rymbui,
Awareness trends and Assam
Hon’ble Minister of Border Areas Development,
Workshop) understanding
Education, Forests & Environment, Government
market
of Meghalaya graced the occasion as the Chief
demands
Guest.

Graduation Shows & Projects 2019 Cluster FMS/ Market, Chandrapur,

Development 2 product and Bonda,
Various departments held their Graduation pricing analysis Assam
Project Shows on the 29th May 2019. Students of handloom
completed their Graduation Projects with products
prestigious companies such as Future Lifestyle
Fashion, Paramount Products, Raymond India,
PhD Pursuing and Completed
Spencer, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Casa Décor,
Claymango Designs, Design One, Nappa Dori, Prof. Monika Aggarwal (recommended for Award
Tanishq, Trent Ltd., United Sportsbiz, Vogue Crafts of PhD Degree), and Dr. Arnab Banerjee (PhD
& Designs, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, Arvind Degree Awarded)

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Publications and Paper Presentations NIFT Shillong Placements

Papers and articles in leading/ peer-reviewed Sl Name of the No of students Placed Total %
journals were published by Dr. Arnab Banerjee and No Department
Off On
Placed
Mr. S.D. Buhroy during 2019-20 Campus Campus

1 Fashion 5 11 16 84%
Faculty Development
Design

All NIFT Shillong faculty members attended the 2 Accessories 15 5 20 77%

Design
Universal Training Program held at Naldehra near
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh in June, 2019. In addition, 3 Master of 10 7 17 89%
Fashion
NIFT Shillong faculty members also added training Management
programmes in the areas of specialist subjects; Campus Total 83%
business analytics and big data management;
purchase policies; fashion forums, etc. apart from International Linkages
being engaged in industry attachments.
MFM 2nd Semester students Ms. Linu Mary
Seminars and Workshops by Alumni, Industry and Dennis, Ms. Namrata Roy and Ms. Shabnam
International Experts Mukadam went to Swiss Textile College for a
Summer Programme during May-June, 2019.
These included a interactions with industry experts
and alumni on topics on Research Methodology; Efforts Towards Sustainability and Green Campus
Finance; Materials; Operations Research; Fashion The Campus remains committed to maintaining
Basics; Special and Heritage Products; Handloom environmental health and awareness through
products; Fashion accessories sketching; Packaging measures such as plantation of fresh saplings,
design; Services marketing; Entrepreneurship; as repairing of equipment and furniture, installation
well as workshops on Anti-Ragging Awareness; of environment-friendly equipment and launch of
Team Building; Gender Sensitisation; Career awareness programmes amongst students, faculty
prospects; etc. and staff members.

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SRINAGAR

Significant Landmarks and Achievements lake and interacted with the community living
there. The tour was intended as a research
• Student of NIFT Srinagar, Ms. Adithi Dange, activity as they collected data on the socio-
FC Semester V got admission in FIT New York
economic condition of the people living there
under a one-year Exchange programme in
for centuries. The same research was compiled
session 2019-2020.
by students and presented the report while
• Students took part in Spectrum 2019 creating documents, presentations, and
conducted at NIFT- Srinagar on April 3, animation.
2019 and demonstrated their skills. They
participated in various events ranging from Infrastructure and Facilities
Print Design to 2D/3D Animations and various
NIFT Srinagar is presently operational from its
Print Installations and Graphics.
temporary campus Industrial Estate, Rangreth,
• About 35 students attended Converge 2019 Srinagar. It has the required infrastructure which
and some of them won medals in various includes Garment Construction Lab with the latest
competitions at NIFT, Hyderabad including a SNLS machines, Pattern-making Lab, Computer
Gold Medal. labs, Design Studios, Art Labs, etc. Internet
connectivity, Resource Center, Canteen Service,
Mr. Aditya Aman FC-III student won Gold Medal
Stationery Shop. Transport facility as well as hostel
in Chess competition during Converge 20 at
facility is also in place. Required infrastructure
NIFT Hyderabad. Ms. Chelikani Ramdhulari
for sports and indoor games has also been made
Srinidhi FP Semester I student received Bronze
available. During 2019-20, an additional Computer
Medal in Sudoku competition. Ms. Manya
Garg FC Semester V & Ms. Rashmi Kartha FD lab was established which is equipped with all the
Semester III bagged Silver Medals in Poster latest software and hardware. NIFT, Srinagar is also
Making and English Debate competition now a part of the URKUND Software community.
respectively. This has enabled NIFT Srinagar to monitor and
regulate plagiarism in research work.
• On November 20, 2019 students of the
Foundation Programme undertook a study and The permanent campus of NIFT Srinagar with
research tour to Dal Lake in Srinagar where the state of the art infrastructure is coming up at
they visited the lesser-known inner part of the Ompora, Budgam.

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Faculty Orientation, Trainings and Development Srinagar to understand the process of printing
first hand.
• Mr. Vijay Kant Verma Asst. Prof. RIC attended
‘India Fashion Forum & Fashion Techway-19’, • A study tour was undertaken by students
on Dec 17-18, 2019 at Bengaluru. at NILANAG lake. A lake with which many
folk legends are associated in Kashmiri folk
• Mr. Vijay Kant Verma, Assistant Professor, tradition.
RIC& Mr. Syed Azher, Assistant Professor, CC-
FP attended a 3-day workshop/training ‘Expo • Landscape Photography field trip for Fashion
CD’ at IDC, IIT Bombay from July 25-27, 2019. Communication students to GULMARG
was organised. This exercise was a lifetime
• Mr. Syed Azher, Assistant Professor, CC-FP., experience for the students braving 4-degree
and Ms. Pooja Talashi Assistant Professor, temperature and complete the photography
SDAC visited FT New Delhi from August 30- assignment over three days.
31, 2019 for ‘TOOLBOX 2019’ a NIFT Show
event. • Monumental Photography field trip to ancient
ruins of Parihaspur, the ancient rock city of
• Ms. Nousheen Qazi, AP & Mr. Syed Azher, Kashmir built-in 9th Century was organized for
AP were invited ase xternal jury members at Fashion Communication students. Apart from
Craft Development Institute - Srinagar for the exercise it doubled up with a historical
evaluation. sensitization and gaining information on the
ancient Kashmir’s glorious past.
• Mr. Syed Azher, Assistant Professor, CC-FP,
Mr. Vijay Kant Verma, Asst. Prof., RIC, and Ms. • Students visited the Dargah, Hazratbal in the
Nousheen Qazi, Assistant Professor, attended vicinity of the Lake to immerse in a spiritual
Faculty Universal Training from June11 -14, 20 ambiance of the shrine.
20 at Shimla.
• Students as part of the Historical sensitization
Projects visited the Tomb of BUDSHAH- The Great
Sultan of Kashmir who ruled for 52 years and
• NIFT, Srinagar is playing a pivotal role in made Kashmir prosper and the seat of intellect
setting up of Design Resource Centre (DRC) and exquisite Craft Paradise.
in Weavers Service Centers (WSCs) in Srinagar.
In this regard, NIFT Srinagar completed the • Students visited the famous and historical
primary survey of locality and collected all the Patther Masjid in the heart of the city of
data about their available design archives and Srinagar. The stone mosque was built by Noor
material. The detailed report was shared with Jehaan. It is famous for not having been used
Dean, Academics NIFT. by Kashmiris for offering prayers for centuries.

Industry Linkages (Visits and Student Internships) • Fashion Design students visited various places
in Noorbagh Srinagar to get exposure on
• Foundation Program Semester II students Machine Embroidery, Tie and Dye, Aari works,
visited Nilnag Lake on April 9, 2019, Dachigam Printing, and Hand Embroidery by Women
National Park, and SPS Museum on April 11, Craft Households on February 26, 2020.
2019 to develop an understanding of Art,
Design, and Aesthetics. • To be familiar with the various value addition
techniques of Screen-printing, flex printing,
• For introducing students to Social Design, machine embroidery and tie and dye, Fashion
field trips were organized for FP Semester II Design semester IV and semester VI students
students on May 8, 2019 to Khanyaar Paper visited Tie & Dye Local shops in downtown,
Machie Cluster, Craft Museum & Danamanzaar- Palapnura, Qamarwari. Srinagar on March
Sarafkadal Cluster. 2-3, respectively. Students were introduced to
various materials, colours, and designs used
• FP semester II students visited Khateeb Studio for logos and badges by Mr. Khawar ul Zaman.
on May 1, 2019 for Creative Thinking Skills
Graduation Projects - Fashion Communication
• A Historical Walk was organized to visit
Naranag Martan temples on April 27, 2019. Fashion Communication students completed
their Graduation project in various specialised
• Students visit to the Printing Press of Kashmir’s fields like Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising,
Largest Circulating Daily Newspaper GK Photography, Fashion Styling, Product Design,
was arranged. Students visited the facility at Content intent, etc in various industries like

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J&K was organized on December 11, 2019.

• Interaction with students on ‘Fashion Basics’

by Ms. Prashan Sha, Fashion Designer from
New Delhi.

• Mr. Suhail Naqshbandi, a prominent Illustrator,

Graphic Designer and Cartoonist from the
region who featured in prestigious Leurzer’s
Archive was engaged for Drawing subject.

• Ms. Fouzia Jamal a Delhi based designer was

engaged for an expert’s lecture for Fashion
Basics subject.

• Mr. Asif Amin Tibet Baqal, Creative Director

- Blacksheep.Org took the special session
in Branding & promotion for Fashion
Communication subject.

• Mr. Yawar Wani, renowned Designer, NID

Ahmadabad took sessions in Store Experience
Design subject for Fashion Communication
subject.

• Mr. Qamar Qazi, Faculty at School of

Architecture, Kashmir took sessions on
Exhibition Design subject.

• Expert lecture delivered by Shri Saugat

BiswasIAS, Secretary (IT), Govt of India on
Creativity & Visual communication on May 15,
2019.

Activities under Craft Cluster Initiative

• July 9-14, 2019. V Semester Students of

Superflow Media Mumbai, Things Go Social Fashion Design visited Batpora, Srinagar to
Delhi, Leo Burnett, Brand Affair Kolkata, Mars learn about Sozni. Students developed an
Cosmetics Delhi, Moshi Moshi Bengaluru, understanding of the origin of craft evaluation
Decathlon Bengaluru, Design Factory India Noida
and also gain knowledge in costing, the
-NCR, Manglam Arts Jaipur, Aerologiks Bengaluru,
process of embroidery with different types of
Shoppers Stop Amritsar, Women’s Era Delhi, Bery
fabric.
India Noida - NCR
• July 13-22, 2019. Fashion Design Students
Invited lectures from Industry & other institutions
visited Safa Kadel Srinagar to learn about
• Experts Lecture on ‘Fashion Basics’ for the Namda Kari. Namda is done on Felted Ragh;
Foundation batch by Ms.Hina Qazi, Faculty made up of lamb wool.
Craft Development Institute, Srinagar was
• July 7-12, 2019. Students interacted with
organized on Nov 22, 2019.
workers engaged in Crewel craft at Chee
• Presentation on ‘Fashion Basics’ by an eminent Village, Anantnag. Crewel is used on curtain,
personality Ms. Satya Saran, Consulting bedsheet & pillow cover.
Editor with HarperCollins Publishers India
was organized on November 29, 2019 for FP • July 10-15, 2019. Students visited Noorbagh,
students. Qamarwari to understand the Aari work.
This work involves the dyeing of yarn / khaka
• Experts Lecture on ‘Photography’ by Mr. making along with tracing on the fabric/Hand
Mukhtar Ahmed, an eminent photographer of Aari work on a manual machine.

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Auditors Report & Statement
of Accounts 2019-20

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Separate Audit Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General
of India on the Accounts of National Institute of Fashion
Technology for the year ended 31 March 2020
___________________________________________________________________________

We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) as on 31 March
2020 and the Income and Expenditure Account & Receipt and Payment Account for the year ended on that date
under Section 19 (2) of the Comptroller & Auditor General’s (Duties, Powers & Conditions of Service) Act, 1971 read
with Section 21(2) of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006. These financial statements include
the accounts of 17 Centres of NIFT located at Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar,
Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Panchkula, Patna, Raebareli, Shillong and Srinagar. The
preparation of these financial statements is the responsibility of NIFT’s management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

2. This Separate Audit Report contains the comments of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) on
the accounting treatment only with regard to classification, conformity with the best accounting practices,
accounting standards and disclosure norms, etc. Audit observations on financial transactions with regard to
compliance with the Law, Rules & Regulations (Propriety and Regularity) and efficiency-cum-performance
aspects, etc., if any, are reported through Inspection Reports/CAG’s Audit Reports separately.

3. We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. These
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidences supporting the amounts and disclosure in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall presentation of financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.

4. Based on our audit, we report that:

i) We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the best of our knowledge and belief
were necessary for the purposes of our audit.

ii) The Balance Sheet and Income & Expenditure Account and Receipt and Payment Account dealt with by
this report have been drawn up in the format approved by Government of India.

iii) In our opinion, proper books of accounts and other relevant records have been maintained by National
Institute of Fashion Technology in so far as it appears from our examination of such books.

iv) We further report that:

A Balance Sheet

A.1 Liabilities

A.1.1 Current Liabilities and Provisions (Schedule 7): ₹268.35 crore

(i) The above does not include ₹2.53 crore being lease rent payable by Raebareli Campus to ITI Limited
(ITI) for the financial year 2019-20. The lease agreement entered into with ITI had expired on 14
November 2018 and efforts of NIFT to get the land transferred from ITI have not yet materialised. In
the meantime, ITI demanded lease rent on provisional basis as per the last agreement. Though NIFT
had created provision for the period 15 November 2018 to 31 March 2019, no provision has been
created for the year 2019-20. Non-provision of lease rent has resulted in understatement of Current
Liabilities and Provisions by ₹2.53 crore and overstatement of Surplus to that extent.

(ii) The above does not include ₹29.52 lakh towards medical reimbursement payable to an employee of
NIFT which was approved by the Board of Governors (BOG) on 13.01.2020. Non-provision of liability has

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resulted in understatement of Current Liabilities and Provisions by ₹29.52 lakh and overstatement of
Surplus to that extent.

A.1.2 Current Liabilities and Provisions (Schedule 7): ₹268.35 crore

Provision for Gratuity (Annexure 9): ₹0.25 crore
Current Assets, Loans, Advances etc. (Schedule 11): `1297.47 crore
NIFT HO Group Gratuity Trust (Annexure 28): ₹(-)3.61 crore

As per the actuarial valuation report, the liability towards Gratuity is ₹4.48 crore against which NIFT has
created a provision of ₹3.85 crore only. This has resulted in understatement of Current Liabilities and
Provisions and overstatement of Surplus by ₹0.63 crore.

A.1.3 Current Liabilities and Provisions (Schedule 7): ₹268.35 crore

Provision for Leave Encashment (Annexure 10): ₹39.81 crore

As per the actuarial valuation report, the liability towards Leave Encashment is ₹44.14 crore, against
which NIFT has created a provision of ₹39.81 crore only. This has resulted in understatement of Current
Liabilities and Provisions and overstatement of Surplus by ₹4.33 crore.

A.2 Assets

A.2.1 Fixed Assets (Schedule-8)

A.2.1.1 Capital Work In Progress (Buildings): ₹195.71 crore

(i) A reference is invited to comment no. A.2.1.1(iii) of the Separate Audit Report on the accounts of
NIFT for the year 2018-19, wherein it was stated that Fixed Assets valuing ₹72 lakh transferred to
Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) should have been written off since there was
neither any agreement for payment towards these fixed assets, nor any response from BIADA against
the demand of the Institute. However, NIFT has not taken any corrective action. Inclusion of assets
transferred to BIADA under Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) has resulted in overstatement of CWIP
and overstatement of Surplus by ₹72 lakh.

(ii) The Srinagar campus of NIFT has shown CWIP of ₹80.01 crore (based on utilization certificate received
from J&K State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (SIDCO) towards ongoing construction
of NIFT Campus in Srinagar, J&K which includes ₹5.57 crore of outstanding mobilization advance.
Accordingly, the value of CWIP should have been shown as ₹74.44 crore only (₹80.01 crore - ₹5.57
crore) and ₹5.57 crore should have been shown as advance to J&K SIDCO. This has resulted in
overstatement of CWIP and understatement of Current Assets, Loans and Advances by ₹5.57 crore.

This issue was also raised vide comment No.A.2.1.1 (ii) of the Separate Audit Report on the accounts
of NIFT for the year 2017-18 and 2018-19, however, no corrective action has been taken.

A.2.2 Current Assets, Loans, Advances etc. (Schedule-11) -₹1297.47 crore

A.2.2.1 Sundry Debtors (Annexure-14) – ₹28.89 crore

(i) Above includes ₹10 crore being the amount shown as recoverable from the Ministry of Textiles (MOT)
on account of additional liability towards pay and allowances due to implementation of 6th Central
Pay Commission (CPC) Report. MOT has declined the request of NIFT for payment of additional grants-
in-aid (September 2020). Hence, necessary provision towards doubtful recovery should have been
created. This has resulted in overstatement of Current Assets, Loans & Advances as well as Surplus by
₹10 crore.

Despite being pointed out in the Separate Audit Reports from the year 2011-12 onwards, NIFT has
not taken corrective action.

(ii) The above does not include ₹1.88 crore being the balance amount of Grants-in-aid receivable from
the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) for conducting residential programme

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in Fashion Technology to unemployed youth of the North Eastern Region. The project was completed
in March 2016 and NIFT submitted the completion report to DoNER in March 2018, showing total
expenditure of ₹4.79 crore out of which NIFT had already received ₹2.91 crore. Non-inclusion of
balance Grants-in-aid receivable has resulted in understatement of Current Assets, Loans & Advances
and Surplus by ₹1.88 crore.

(iii) The above includes ₹0.94 crore being amount recoverable from the NIFT Head Office by Raebareli
campus towards Endowment Fund, Craft Cluster Initiative and procurement of assets. As it is an inter-
unit transaction, it should not have been included as recoverable. This has resulted in overstatement
of Receivables and Surplus by ₹0.94 crore.

B Income & Expenditure Account

B.1 Deferred Revenue Income - ₹22.40 crore

Prior Period Income - ₹4.74 crore

The above includes ₹23.23 crore (₹22.40 crore during current year and ₹0.83 crore on account of prior
period) being deferred depreciation booked in Income & Expenditure account due to implementation
of Accounting Standard (AS)-12 – Accounting of Government Grants. NIFT capitalized the Government
Grant to the tune of ₹747.42 crore (net of deferred depreciation), however, the corresponding Net Assets
created out of Government Grants has been shown at ₹716.27 crore which has resulted in a difference of
₹31.15 crore.

Despite being pointed out in the Separate Audit Reports on the accounts for the years 2017-18 and 2018-
19, NIFT has not yet reconciled the difference.

C. General Comment

(i) Fixed Assets created by NIFT are categorized in four categories viz. Assets created from (a) Central
grant, (b) State grant, (c) Endowment Funds and (d) Own sources. Break-up of Schedule 8 –
Consolidated Fixed Assets is accordingly prepared by NIFT in four sub-schedules viz. 8-A, 8-B, 8-C and
8-D respectively, however these sub-schedules have not been made part of the financial statements.
Audit also observed that figure of assets purchased out of Earmarked/Endowment Fund as on 31
March 2020 shown in Schedule no. 1 (Corpus/Capital Fund), Schedule no. 3 (Earmarked/ Endowment
Fund) and in Schedule no. 8-C (Fixed Assets from Endowment Fund) are not tallying and all the above
mentioned three schedules are showing different amounts (₹5.62 crore, ₹4.89 crore and ₹3.01 crore
respectively). Therefore, audit is unable to certify that how much assets have actually been purchased
out of Earmarked/Endowment Fund.

Despite being pointed out during previous year, no corrective action has been taken by NIFT.

(ii) NIFT has six Earmarked/ Endowment Funds viz Activity Fee Fund, Department Development Fund,
Alumni Association Fund, Centre Development Fund, Campus Endowment Fund and Continuing
Education Program Fund. Audit noticed that NIFT did not follow a uniform practice of crediting
the income to these Earmarked/Endowment Funds, as income of ₹7.66 crore was credited through
Income and Expenditure account and ₹8.92 crore was credited directly to the Funds. NIFT should
follow a uniform policy in this regard.

Despite being pointed out during previous year, no corrective action has been taken by NIFT.

D Grants-in-aid

NIFT had unspent balance of Grant amounting to ₹62.01 crore received from Government of India
pertaining to previous years. The Government of India has given Grant of ₹46.81 crore to NIFT during
2019-20 on which interest of ₹1.56 crore was earned during the year 2019-20. Out of the total amount of
₹110.38 crore, ₹1.16 crore was adjusted against Revenue Deficit and ₹63.45 crore was utilized during the
year 2019-20 as capital grant. Thus, a balance of ₹45.77 crore remained unutilized as on 31 March 2020.

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NIFT had unspent grant amounting to ₹37.99 crore received from State Governments pertaining to
previous years. The State Governments have given Grant of ₹5.25 crore to NIFT during 2019-20. Further,
NIFT has added Grant amounting to ₹5.00 crore in current year which was received in 2018-19 and was
left out of books. Interest amounting to ₹1.54 crore was earned on the Grant. Out of the total amount
of ₹49.78 crore, the grant utilized during the year 2019-20 was ₹9.33 crore and ₹40.45 crore remained
unutilized as on 31 March 2020.

E. Deficiencies which have not been included in this Separate Audit Report have been brought to the notice
of the Management through a Management Letter issued separately for remedial/ corrective action.

v) Subject to our observations in the preceding paragraphs, we report that the Balance Sheet and the Income
and Expenditure Account dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of accounts.

vi) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanation given to us, the said
financial statements read together with the Accounting Policies and Notes to Accounts, and subject to the
significant matters stated above and other matters mentioned in the Annexure, give a true and fair view in
conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India.

a) In so far as it relates to the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of National Institute of Fashion Technology
as at 31 March 2020; and

b) In so far as it relates to the Income and Expenditure account, of the surplus for the year ended on that
date.

For and on behalf of the

Comptroller & Auditor General of India

Sd/-
(C. Nedunchezhian)
Director General of Audit
(Industry & Corporate Affairs)
New Delhi
Place: New Delhi
Date: 14/01/2021

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Annexure to SAR

1. Adequacy of Internal Audit System

Internal Audit is being done by hired Chartered Accountants’ Firm and the same has been completed for the
year 2019-20.

2. Adequacy of Internal Control System

Internal control system is inadequate and not commensurate with the size and nature of the activities of NIFT
in so far as financial matters are concerned. The procedure for accounting and presentation of Grants and
Endowment Funds, accounting of Fixed Assets and its capitalization needs improvement.

3. System of Physical verification of fixed assets

The physical verification of fixed assets for the year 2019-20 was completed except in campuses at Bengaluru,
Bhopal, Patna and Raebareli due to Covid-19. No discrepancies were found except in case of Bhubaneswar
campus where reconciliation of assets supplied by Infrastructure Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd.
(IDCO) was under progress.

4. System of Physical verification of inventory

NIFT was not maintaining any inventory as on 31 March 2020.

5. Regularity in payment of statutory dues

NIFT was regular in depositing the statutory dues during 2019-20.

Sd/-
Dy. Director

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FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS)
NAME OF ENTITY : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH, 2020
Rs. in Lakhs
CORPUS/ CAPITAL FUND AND LIABILITIES SCHEDULE MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
Corpus /Capital Fund 1 75,780.56 62,189.04
Reserves And Surplus 2 83,364.26 79,895.39
Earmarked / Endowment Funds 3 26,418.46 24,537.81
Secured Loans And Borrowings 4 0.00 0.00
Unsecured Loans And Borrowings 5 0.00 0.00
Deferred Credit Liabilities 6 0.00 0.00
Current Liabilities And Provisions 7 26,834.70 23,402.56
TOTAL 2,12,397.98 1,90,024.80
ASSETS
Fixed Assets 8 78,488.70 73,118.80
Investments - From Earmarked/Endowment 9 0.00 0.00
Funds
Investments - Others 10 4,162.64 3,253.25
Current Assets, Loans, Advances Etc. 11 1,29,746.64 1,13,652.75
Miscellaneous Expenditure 0.00 0.00
(To The Extent Not Written Off Or Adjusted)
TOTAL 2,12,397.98 1,90,024.80

Significant Accounting Policies 26 Enclosed

Contingent Liabilities And Notes On Accounts 27 Enclosed

Compiled by:
Batliboi & Purohit
Chartered Accountants
FRN 101048W


Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
CA Raman Hangekar CA Supriya Misra CMA B.K.Pandey Shantmanu
Partner Dy. Director(F&A) Director(F&A) Director General
M.No. 30615

Place: New Delhi

Date: 04.09.2020
UDIN: 21030615aaaaag5174

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FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS)
NAME OF ENTITY : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2020

Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS SCHEDULE MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
A. INCOME
Income From Sales/Service 12 0.00 0.00
Grants/Subsidies 13 652.09 378.99
Fees/Subscriptions 14 36,610.97 32,354.22
Income From Investments 15 302.43 239.72
Income From Royalty, Publication Etc. 16 0.00 0.00
Interest Earned 17 5,367.32 4,534.98
Other Income 18 425.58 484.23
Inc/Dec In Stock Of Finished And Work In Progress 19 0.00 0.00
Deffered Revenue Income 2,240.47 2,177.59
TOTAL (A) 45,598.86 40,169.73
B. EXPENDITURE
Academic Expenses 20 7,995.98 6,982.81
Establishment Expenses 21 15,543.77 14,950.56
Other Administrative Expenses 22 4,675.77 4,419.25
Expenditure On Grants, Subsidies Etc. 23 0.00 0.00
Interest /Bank Charges & Commission 24 1.41 1.52
Depreciation (Net Total At The Year End - 3,475.49 3,249.78
Corresponding To Schedule -8)
TOTAL (B) 31,692.42 29,603.91
BALANCE BEING EXCESS OF INCOME OVER 13,906.45 10,565.82
EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR C = (A-B)
Add : Prior Period Income (D) 25 473.65 3,237.46
Less : Prior Period Expenses (E) 479.86 471.89
NET EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 13,900.24 13,331.39
(C+D-E)
Transfer To DDF/CDF/CE 766.00 727.00
BALANCE BEING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) CARRIED TO 13,134.24 12,604.39
CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND

Significant Accounting Policies 26 Enclosed

Contingent Liabilities And Notes On Accounts 27 Enclosed
Compiled by:
Batliboi & Purohit
Chartered Accountants
FRN 101048W

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
CA Raman Hangekar CA Supriya Misra CMA B.K.Pandey Shantmanu
Partner Dy. Director(F&A) Director(F&A) Director General
M.No. 30615

Place: New Delhi

Date: 04.09.2020
UDIN: 21030615aaaaag5174

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FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS)
NAME OF ENTITY : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 2020

Rs. in Lakhs
RECEIPTS MARCH 31, MARCH 31, PAYMENTS MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Opening Balances Expenses
(A) Cash In Hand 1.01 1.25 Academic Expenses 6258.44 5546.99
B) Bank Balance Establishment 13355.26 11996.00
Expenses
In Scheduled Bank Account 32674.83 29771.14 Administrative 3584.23 3652.22
Expenses
In Deposit Accounts 70432.97 62923.31 Prior Period 164.75 147.29
Expenditure
Prepaid Expenditure 75.66 68.44
Grants Received by HO
From Govt Of India Grants Transferred
by HO to Campus
(A) Capital 4681.00 1863.00 From Govt Of India
(B) Revenue 0.00 0.00 (A) Capital 4717.95 1978.00
(C) Grant for Cluster Initiative 175.00 28.82 (B) Revenue 0.00 0.00
(D) Others 505.82 0.00
From Other Source (C) Grant for Cluster 171.00 0.00
Initiative
(A) Capital 0.00 0.00 (D) Others 505.46 0.00
(B) Revenue 0.00 0.00 From Other Source
(A) Capital 0.00 100.77
Grants Received by (B) Revenue 0.00 12.75
Campuses
(either from HO or Govt
or State Govt or any body
directly)
From Govt/State Endowmnet Fund
(A) Capital 1016.00 115.00 (A) Capital 429.76 779.29
(B) Revenue 68.00 0.00 (B) Revenue 0.00 0.00
(C) Grant for Cluster Initiative 402.14 18.78
From Other Source
(A) Capital 150.00 0.00 Payment Fixed
Assets & CWIP
(B) Revenue 47.03 48.70

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Endowmnet Fund (A) Purchase Of Asset 56.92 55.06
From Central Govt
Grant
(A) Capital 165.08 719.95 (B) Purchase Of Asset 463.58 162.57
From State Govt
Grant
(B) Revenue 176.57 71.67 (C) Purchase Of Asset 1152.56 1184.00
From Other Fund
(D) CWIP Payment 1504.64 271.89
Income From Fees
(A) Application Fees/ 1018.53 986.11
Enterance Fees
(B) Tution fees 21933.23 19927.24 Earmarked Fund
Utilisation
(C) C. E. Program Fees 702.59 940.65 (A) Endowment Fund 89.05 264.19
Utilisation Capital
(D) Hostel Fees 3310.79 2882.01 (B) Endowment Fund 16.58 12.51
Utilisation Revenue
(E) Library Fees 966.09 886.28 (C) Other Earrmarked 58.10 156.42
Fund Capital
(F) Fees Received In Advance 8888.83 6684.55 (D) Other 167.81 196.46
Earrmarked Fund
Revenue
((G) Fees Forfeiture 30.05 23.37
(H) Other Misc Fees 826.61 679.28
Investment Made
Income from Investment 58.80 54.67
LIC Leave 770.07 471.62
Encashment Scheme
Interest Received
(A) Interest On Bank Accounts 4891.49 4190.98
(B) Intertest On Grants 273.71 423.91
(C) Interest On Endowment 1201.72 1138.68 Refunds/Advances
Fund
(D) Interest On Other 338.55 275.88 (A) Advances To 1015.09 1580.25
Earmarked Fund Contractor
(B) Staff Advances 641.51 710.95
Projects & Workshop (C) EMD 108.94 134.50
Receipt
(A) Surplus From Workshop & 2677.54 35.15 (D) Security Deposit 291.63 262.87
Projects (Student)
(B) Project Liabilities (Net) 214.22 281.56 (E) Security Deposit 120.07 95.18
(Vendor)

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(F) Fees Refund 230.91 29.00
Other Income (G) Any Other Refund 199.00 102.05
(A) Prior Period Income 11.42 47.26
(B) Sale Or Disposal Of Asset 26.03 8.56
(C) Guest House Charges 6.00 7.01 Payments Against
P.Y. Liability
(D)Licence Fees Lease 2.33 3.93 Provision Of Last Year 3785.09 3144.19
Accomodation Paid This Year
(E) Income Tax Refund 56.37 19.08 Statutory Liabilties 311.86 311.22
Of last year paid
during this year
(F) Other Misc Income 211.93 318.13
Interest & Bank 1.42 1.52
Charges paid
Inter Campus Receipts 337.38 228.09
Any Other Receipt Inter Campus 862.69 986.55
Payment made
(A) Advance Received From 39.09 52.41
Contractor
(B) Security Deposits 135.72 134.44
Supplier/Contractor
(C) Security Deposits 587.44 497.10 Closing Balances
Students
(D) EMD 110.13 151.51 (A) Cash In Hand 1.75 1.01
(E) Alumni Fund 23.19 75.64 (B) Bank Balance
(G) Staff Advance Refund 218.82 240.14 In Scheduled Bank 41736.05 32547.83
Account
(H) Misc Receipt 805.38 768.32 In Deposit Accounts 77551.60 70559.97
TOTAL 160399.42 137523.56 TOTAL 160399.42 137523.56

Compiled by:
Batliboi & Purohit
Chartered Accountants
FRN 101048W

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
CA Raman Hangekar CA Supriya Misra CMA B.K.Pandey Shantmanu
Partner Dy. Director(F&A) Director(F&A) Director General
M.No. 30615

Place: New Delhi

Date: 04.09.2020
UDIN: 21030615aaaaag5174

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FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS)
NAME OF ENTITY : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AS AT 31st MARCH, 2020
SCHEDULE 1: CORPUS / CAPITAL FUND Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
Balance as at the Beginning of the Year 62189.04 48882.83
Add : Asset Purchased Out Of Endowment/DDF/CDF 561.76 764.15
(Annexure 1)
Less : Adjustment/Transfer During The Year 104.47 62.33
Add / Less: Net Surplus /Defcit From Income & 13,134.24 75,780.56 12,604.39 62,189.04
Expenditure Accounts
BALANCE AS AT THE YEAR END 75,780.56 62,189.04

SCHEDULE 2: RESERVES AND SURPLUS Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1. CAPITAL RESERVE
GOVERNMENT GRANT
CAPITALISED / UNUTILISED GOVERNMENT GRANT
Balance As At The Beginning Of The Year 10,001.08 9,734.14
Add: Grant Received During The Year 4,831.00 1,863.00
Add: Grant Transferred by HO and Received by 5,663.70 3,199.95
Campus.
Add: Interest On Govt Grant (From Schedule 17) 310.77 470.17
Less : Adjustment And Transfers 4,718.00 2,093.48
Less : Grant Refunded To Ministry 0.00 0.00
Less: Grant Adjusted Against Revenue Deficit 186.82 34.53
Less: Grant Capitalised During The Year 7,279.36 3,138.16
8,622.37 10,001.08
CAPITALISED / UTILISED GOVERNMENT GRANT
Balance As At The Beginning Of The Year 94,679.21 91,738.35
Add: Grant Capitalised During The Year 7,279.36 3,139.81
Add / Less: Adjustment / Transfer, If Any -161.97 -198.95
1,01,796.60 94,679.21
Less: Capital Fund Adustment (Deferred Depreciation)
Up To Previous Year 24,784.90 19,671.51
During This Year 2,174.00 2,177.59
On Account of Prior Period 95.81 2,935.80
27,054.71 83,364.26 24,784.90 79,895.39
2. REVALUATION RESERVE
As Per Last Account 0.00 0.00
Addition During The Year 0.00 0.00
Less : Deductions During The Year 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3. SPECIAL RESERVE
As Per Last Account 0.00 0.00
Addition During The Year 0.00 0.00
Less : Deductions During The Year 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4. GENERAL RESERVE
As Per Last Account 0.00 0.00
Addition During The Year 0.00 0.00
Less : Deductions During The Year 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
BALANCE AS AT THE YEAR END 83,364.26 79,895.39

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SCHEDULE 3: EARMARKED / ENDOWMENT FUNDS Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS

Development

Development
Department

Endowment
Activity Fee

CE Program
Association

MARCH 31,

MARCH 31,
Campus
Alumni

Centre
Fund

Fund

Fund

Fund

Fund

Fund

2020

2019
A) Opening Balance Of The 928.93 4,965.33 542.55 1,061.01 99.15 238.79 7,835.76 7,040.75
Funds
Additions To Funds
I. Donations/Grants 0.00 0.84 2.60 0.00 115.00 53.89 172.33 35.20
Ii. Intrest Earned During The 40.58 265.90 26.35 45.89 4.90 24.26 407.88 327.23
Year
Iii. Transfer During The Year 237.23 482.19 7.72 56.16 33.04 75.74 892.08 865.01
Iv.Other Additions 68.16 -11.93 14.87 34.74 17.82 64.24 187.90 482.02
Sub Total (A) 1,274.90 5,702.34 594.09 1,197.80 269.91 456.91 9,495.95 8,750.20
B) Utilisation / Expenditure
Towards Objectives Of The
Funds
I. Capital Expenditure 0.00 87.79 0.00 32.15 0.00 0.00 119.94 205.24
Ii. Revenue Expenditure 155.00 88.83 2.70 12.81 13.92 1.38 274.64 709.22
Sub Total (B) 155.00 176.62 2.70 44.96 13.92 1.38 394.58 914.46
Total C= (A-B) 1,119.89 5,525.72 591.39 1,152.85 255.99 455.54 9,101.37 7,835.76

PARTICULARS NIFT Endowment MARCH 31, MARCH 31,

Development Fund 2020 2019
fund
D) Opening Balance Of The Funds (Principal 137.30 10,000.00 10,137.30 10,137.30
Fund) (At HO Only)
Additions To Funds
i. Donations/Grants (At HO Only) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ii.Other Additions (Specify Nature) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
E) i Grant Received By Campus From HO 0.00 191.80 191.80 610.97
ii Grant Receivable By Campus From HO 0.00 -2.43 -2.43 -122.98
Sub Total (E) 0.00 189.37 189.37 487.99
F) Opening Balance Of The Funds (Interest) 133.95 6,430.80 6,564.75 6,059.33
(At HO Only)
Additions To Funds
i. Intrest Earned During The Year 18.66 1,223.39 1,242.05 1,158.04
ii.Other Additions/Transfer 0.00 0.06 0.06 14.99
Sub Total (F) 152.61 7,654.24 7,806.85 7,232.36
Total G= (D+E+F) 289.91 17,843.61 18,133.52 17,857.65
H) Utilisation / Expenditure Towards
Objectives Of The Funds
i. Capital Expenditure 0.00 369.33 369.33 352.58
ii. Revenue Expenditure 0.00 3.93 3.93 10.98
iii. Amount transferred By Ho To Campus 13.42 429.76 443.18 792.04
(Only At HO)
Sub Total (H) 13.42 803.02 816.44 1,155.60
Total I= (G-H) 276.49 17,040.59 17,317.08 16,702.05
NET BALANCE AS AT THE YEAR END (C+I) 26,418.46 24,537.81

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SCHEDULE 4: SECURED LOANS AND BORROWINGS Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1. Central Government 0.00 0.00
2. State Government 0.00 0.00
3. Financial Institutions
a) Term Loan 0.00 0.00
b) Interest Accrued And Due 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4. Banks
a) Term Loan 0.00 0.00
b) Interest Accrued And Due 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5. Other Institutions And Agencies 0.00 0.00
6. Debentures And Bonds 0.00 0.00
7. Others 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00

SCHEDULE 5: UNSECURED LOANS AND BORROWINGS Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1. Central Governmert 0.00 0.00
2. State Government 0.00 0.00
3. Financial Institutions
a) Term Loan 0.00 0.00
b) Interest Accrued And Due 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4. Banks
a) Term Loan 0.00 0.00
b) Interest Accrued And Due 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5. Other Institutions And Agencies 0.00 0.00
6. Debentures And Bonds 0.00 0.00
7. Others 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00

SCHEDULE 6: DEFERRED CREDIT LIABILITIES Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
a) Acceptances Secured By Hypothecation Of 0.00 0.00
Capital Equipment & Other Assets
b) Others 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00

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SCHEDULE 7: CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
A. CURRENT LIABILITIES
1. Project Liabilties (Annexure 2) 5,015.95 2,418.69
2. Sundry Creditors
a) For Goods/Services (Annexure 3) 748.34 1,361.08
b) Others (Annexure 4) 1,794.29 2,542.62 2,100.00 3,461.10
3. Advance Fees Received From Students (Annexure 5) 9,057.56 7,735.11
4. Security Deposits EMD & Retention (Annexure 6) 2,534.08 2,286.35
5. Interest Accrued But Not Due On
a) Secured Loans / Borrowings 0.00 0.00
b) Unseured Loans /Borrowings 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
6. Statutory Liabilities (Annexure 7) 389.79 341.70
7. Other Current Liabilities (Annexure 8) 1,220.56 1,121.43
TOTAL (A) 20,760.57 17,364.40
B. PROVISIONS
1. For Taxation 0.00 0.00
2. Gratuity (Annexure 9) 24.61 81.71
3. Leave Encashment (Annexure 10) 3,981.04 3,794.86
4. Provision For Building WIP (Annexure 11) 248.36 230.68
5. Other Provision (Annexure 12) 1,820.12 1,930.91
6. Trade Warranties / Claims 0.00 0.00
TOTAL (B) 6,074.13 6,038.16
TOTAL (A+B) 26,834.70 23,402.56

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SCHEDULES 8: FIXED ASSETS

DESCRIPTION GROSS BLOCK DEPRECIATION

COST/ ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS/ COST/ AS AT DURING
VALUATION DURING ADJUSTMENTS VALUATION BEGINNING THE
AS AT THE YEAR DURING THE AT THE OF THE YEAR
BEGINNING YEAR YEAR END YEAR
OF THE YEAR
A. FIXED ASSETS
1. Land
A) Freehold 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
B) Leasehold 597.39 0.00 0.00 597.39 0.00 0.00
2. Buildings 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
A) On Freehold Land 12,759.46 1,232.52 0.00 13,991.99 1,628.47 218.02
B) On Leasehold Land 31,202.01 8,937.06 1.02 40,138.05 4,016.65 630.13
C) Ownership Flats/ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Premises
D) Super Structures On 38.45 0.00 0.00 38.45 36.52 0.00
Land Not Belonging
3. Classroom Equipments 6,173.53 567.15 52.21 6,688.47 4,580.42 456.77
4. Vehicles 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
A) Light Vehicles 252.65 64.34 20.00 296.98 163.07 17.12
B) Heavy Vehicles 217.83 15.07 23.44 209.46 127.85 17.55
5. Furniture , Fixtures 4,719.22 428.41 28.57 5,119.04 2,181.04 299.91
6. Office Equipments 1,224.35 92.05 13.74 1,302.67 854.73 91.81
7. Computer/ Peripherals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
A) Hardware 8,461.73 633.63 372.44 8,722.93 5,947.52 768.00
B) Software 2,324.41 226.68 13.81 2,537.27 2,050.69 101.36
8. Electric Equipments 4,600.97 361.72 38.67 4,924.02 2,906.56 517.01
9. Resource Center 95.30 10.53 0.00 105.83 63.52 9.10
Collection
10. Books 2,297.92 168.18 5.94 2,460.16 1,766.82 166.07
11. Books & Periodicals 691.62 65.11 14.61 742.11 664.93 73.27
12. Tube Well And Water 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Supply
13. Project Assets 279.91 0.00 0.00 279.91 250.57 0.08
14. Hostel Equipments 529.12 166.25 0.00 695.37 154.86 42.92
15. Other Fixed Assets 1,308.99 42.49 71.91 1,279.57 1,075.90 61.16
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2019-20 (A) 77,774.84 13,011.20 656.36 90,129.66 28,470.13 3,470.29
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2018-19 69,516.52 8,576.66 318.35 77,774.84 25,436.94 3,321.43

B. CAPITAL WORK-IN-
PROGRESS
Buildings 23,126.26 6,351.98 9,907.52 19,570.74 0.00 0.00
Capital Goods In Transit 485.48 38.40 439.22 84.65 0.00 0.00
Others 255.41 15.26 126.86 143.81 0.00 0.00
TOTAL OF CWIP (B) 23867.14 6405.64 10473.60 19799.20 0.00 0.00
GRAND TOTAL (A+B) 101641.98 19416.84 11129.96 109928.87 28470.13 3470.29

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Rs. in Lakhs

AMORTISATION NET BLOCK

ON TOTAL AS AT DURING ON TOTAL AS AT AS AT
DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO BEGINNING THE DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
ADJUSTMENT THE OF THE YEAR YEAR ADJUSTMENT THE 2020 2019
DURING THE YEAR END DURING THE YEAR END
YEAR YEAR

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 53.04 5.20 0.00 58.25 539.14 544.34
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 1,846.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12,145.51 11,162.64
-95.73 4,742.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35,395.54 27,153.72
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 36.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.92 1.92

51.12 4,986.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,702.40 1,593.12

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
19.01 161.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 135.80 89.58
23.02 122.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 87.09 89.98
27.85 2,453.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,665.96 2,538.19
13.89 932.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 370.00 369.63
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
393.73 6,321.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,401.13 2,514.22
14.57 2,137.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 399.80 273.75
36.54 3,387.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,536.98 1,694.40
0.00 72.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33.20 31.78

24.21 1,908.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 551.49 531.02

12.75 725.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.68 26.68
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 250.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 29.27 29.34

-0.20 197.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 497.38 374.28
37.73 1,099.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 180.24 233.07
558.49 31,381.92 53.04 5.20 0.00 58.25 58,689.50 49,251.65
288.25 28,470.13 47.84 5.20 0.00 53.04 49,251.65 44,031.71

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19,570.74 23,126.25

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 84.65 485.48
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 143.81 255.41
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19799.20 23867.15
558.49 31381.92 53.04 5.20 0.00 58.25 78488.70 73118.80

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SCHEDULES 8A: FIXED ASSETS FROM CENTRAL GOVT GRANT

GROSS BLOCK DEPRECIATION

COST/ ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS/ COST/ AS AT DURING
VALUATION DURING ADJUSTMENTS VALUATION BEGINNING THE
DESCRIPTION AS AT THE YEAR DURING THE AT THE OF THE YEAR YEAR
BEGINNING YEAR YEAR END
OF THE YEAR
A. FIXED ASSETS
1. Land
A) Freehold 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
B) Leasehold 381.59 0.00 0.00 381.59 0.00 0.00
2. Buildings
A) On Freehold Land 7,485.12 33.06 0.00 7,518.19 1,208.77 122.27
B) On Leasehold Land 18,070.50 8,569.88 0.00 26,640.37 2,849.55 410.85
C) Ownership Flats/Premises 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
D) Super Structures On Land 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Not Belonging
3. Classroom Equipments 3,433.57 17.28 52.03 3,398.82 3,074.51 53.78
4. Vehicles
A) Light Vehicles 155.53 0.00 0.00 155.53 121.77 6.35
B) Heavy Vehicles 104.80 0.00 23.44 81.36 85.26 3.85
5. Furniture , Fixtures 2,162.44 2.17 10.59 2,154.01 1,335.03 96.69
6. Office Equipments 616.90 35.20 10.46 641.64 554.16 14.40
7. Computer/ Peripherals
A) Hardware 3,841.17 66.66 295.29 3,612.55 3,458.36 83.28
B) Software 1,155.16 0.00 4.26 1,150.90 1,056.42 18.09
8. Electric Equipments 2,524.97 8.29 38.67 2,494.59 1,726.19 206.85
9. Resource Center Collection 31.09 0.00 0.00 31.09 29.27 0.18
10. Books 1,151.34 0.00 5.92 1,145.42 1,075.24 11.72
11. Books & Periodicals 244.37 11.69 0.00 256.06 241.02 11.72
12. Tube Well And Water 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Supply
13. Project Assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
14. Hostel Equipments 394.25 0.86 0.00 395.11 127.89 25.10
15. Other Fixed Assets 655.20 23.46 71.91 606.75 561.92 18.73
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2019-20 (A) 42,408.02 8,768.55 512.57 50,663.99 17,505.37 1,083.85
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2018-19 37,002.68 205.12 -5,200.22 42,408.02 14,069.16 1,045.01

B. CAPITAL WORK - IN -
PROGRESS
Buildings 19,895.11 5,027.76 8,284.33 16,638.53 0.00 0.00
Capital Goods In Transit 5.15 0.00 5.15 0.00 0.00 0.00
Others 22.87 0.00 22.87 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL OF CWIP (B) 19923.13 5027.76 8312.35 16638.53 0.00 0.00
GRAND TOTAL (A+B) 62331.15 13796.31 8824.93 67302.53 17505.37 1083.85

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Rs. in Lakhs

AMORTISATION NET BLOCK

G ON TOTAL AS AT DURING ON TOTAL AS AT AS AT
E DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO BEGINNING THE DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO MARCH MARCH 31,
R ADJUSTMENT THE OF THE YEAR YEAR ADJUSTMENT THE 31, 2020 2019
DURING THE YEAR END DURING THE YEAR
YEAR YEAR END

0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0 0.00 0.00 53.04 5.20 0.00 58.25 323.34 328.54

7 0.00 1,331.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,187.14 6,276.35

5 -95.73 3,356.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23,284.25 15,220.95
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

8 49.43 3,078.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 319.95 359.05

5 0.00 128.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27.41 33.77

5 23.02 66.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.27 19.54
9 9.91 1,421.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 732.20 827.40
0 9.93 558.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 83.00 62.74

8 277.97 3,263.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 348.86 382.82

9 4.05 1,070.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.46 98.77
5 29.82 1,903.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 591.36 798.77
8 0.00 29.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.64 1.82
2 5.63 1,081.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 64.11 76.10
2 0.00 252.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.32 3.34
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0 0.00 153.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 242.12 266.36
3 32.35 548.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 58.45 93.27
5 346.38 18,242.87 53.04 5.20 0.00 58.25 32,362.87 24,849.61
1 -2,391.21 17,505.37 47.84 5.20 0.00 53.04 24,849.61 22,885.68

0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,638.53 19,895.11

0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.15
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.87
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16638.53 19923.13
5 346.38 18242.87 53.04 5.20 0.00 58.25 49001.40 44772.73

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SCHEDULES 8B: FIXED ASSETS FROM STATE GOVT GRANT

GROSS BLOCK DEPRECIATION

COST/ ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS/ COST/ AS AT DURING
DESCRIPTION VALUATION DURING ADJUSTMENTS VALUATION BEGINNING THE
AS AT THE YEAR DURING THE AT THE OF THE YEAR
BEGINNING YEAR YEAR END YEAR
OF THE YEAR
A. FIXED ASSETS
1. Land
A) Freehold 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
B) Leasehold 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00
2. Buildings
A) On Freehold Land 5,253.82 1,198.97 0.00 6,452.79 418.41 95.41
B) On Leasehold Land 12,780.28 214.33 1.02 12,993.59 1,149.40 210.04
C) Ownership Flats/ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Premises
D) Super Structures On 38.45 0.00 0.00 38.45 36.52 0.00
Land Not Belonging
3. Classroom Equipments 1,458.73 141.25 0.00 1,599.98 973.90 191.51
4. Vehicles
A) Light Vehicles 19.87 27.23 0.00 47.10 11.98 2.85
B) Heavy Vehicles 55.12 14.91 0.00 70.03 29.98 7.14
5. Furniture , Fixtures 1,486.94 276.86 -1.02 1,764.83 599.99 127.90
6. Office Equipments 127.17 2.14 0.00 129.31 99.22 10.45
7. Computer/ Peripherals
A) Hardware 1,729.88 140.68 27.53 1,843.03 1,299.81 203.66
B) Software 482.18 13.47 2.82 492.82 412.41 27.65
8. Electric Equipments 999.82 194.35 0.00 1,194.17 764.26 145.47
9. Resource Center 17.09 1.94 0.00 19.03 16.67 0.45
Collection
10. Books 437.38 15.03 0.00 452.41 349.62 27.10
11. Books & Periodicals 118.23 13.08 0.00 131.31 117.84 23.14
12. Tube Well And Water 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Supply
13. Project Assets 279.91 0.00 0.00 279.91 250.57 0.08
14. Hostel Equipments 29.40 135.94 0.00 165.34 10.78 7.23
15. Other Fixed Assets 422.19 7.25 0.00 429.44 399.48 8.08
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2019-20 (A) 25,736.44 2,397.43 30.35 28,103.52 6,940.83 1,088.15
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2018-19 20,022.17 5,676.84 -37.43 25,736.44 5,552.48 1,202.19

B. CAPITAL WORK - IN -
PROGRESS
Buildings 2,639.29 1,124.98 1,405.74 2,358.54 0.00 0.00
Capital Goods In Transit 143.78 2.39 143.78 2.40 0.00 0.00
Others 71.81 0.00 0.00 71.81 0.00 0.00
TOTAL OF CWIP (B) 2854.89 1127.38 1549.52 2432.74 0.00 0.00
GRAND TOTAL (A+B) 28591.33 3524.80 1579.87 30536.27 6940.83 1088.15

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Rs. in Lakhs

AMORTISATION NET BLOCK

G ON TOTAL AS AT DURING ON TOTAL AS AT AS AT
HE DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO BEGINNING THE DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO MARCH MARCH 31,
R ADJUSTMENT THE OF THE YEAR YEAR ADJUSTMENT THE 31, 2020 2019
DURING THE YEAR END DURING THE YEAR
YEAR YEAR END

00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01

41 0.00 513.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,938.97 4,835.41

04 0.00 1,359.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11,634.15 11,630.88
00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

00 0.00 36.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.92 1.92

51 0.00 1,165.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 434.57 484.84

85 0.00 14.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.27 7.89

14 0.00 37.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.90 25.14
90 0.00 727.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,036.94 886.94
45 0.86 108.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.49 27.94

66 75.22 1,428.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 414.78 430.07

65 3.67 436.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56.43 69.78
47 6.03 903.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290.46 235.57
45 0.00 17.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.91 0.42

10 17.51 359.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 93.20 87.76

14 9.69 131.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.39
00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

08 0.00 250.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 29.27 29.34

23 0.00 18.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 147.33 18.62
08 5.38 402.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27.25 22.70
5 118.36 7,910.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20,192.87 18,795.62
9 -186.17 6,940.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18,795.62 14,469.69

00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,358.54 2,639.29

00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.40 143.78
00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 71.81 71.81
0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2432.74 2854.89
5 118.36 7910.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22625.62 21650.51

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SCHEDULES 8C: FIXED ASSETS FROM EARMARKED FUND

GROSS BLOCK DEPRECIATION

COST/ ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS/ COST/ AS AT DURING
VALUATION DURING ADJUSTMENTS VALUATION BEGINNING THE
DESCRIPTION AS AT THE YEAR DURING THE AT THE OF THE YEAR
BEGINNING YEAR YEAR END YEAR
OF THE
YEAR
A. FIXED ASSETS
1. Land
A) Freehold 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
B) Leasehold 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2. Buildings 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
A) On Freehold Land 20.12 0.00 0.00 20.12 1.25 0.33
B) On Leasehold Land 241.60 1.34 -13.88 256.83 13.42 4.19
C) Ownership Flats/ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Premises
D) Super Structures On 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Land Not Belonging
3. Classroom Equipments 391.29 97.04 -17.11 505.44 148.09 72.33
4. Vehicles 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
A) Light Vehicles 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
B) Heavy Vehicles 43.64 0.00 0.00 43.64 10.99 4.94
5. Furniture , Fixtures 431.03 40.26 -3.49 474.77 74.61 30.05
6. Office Equipments 100.45 10.84 -3.34 114.63 42.36 17.08
7. Computer/ Peripherals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
A) Hardware 1,006.18 84.64 24.43 1,066.40 418.33 165.16
B) Software 47.74 10.12 6.73 51.14 23.09 11.38
8. Electric Equipments 312.48 30.64 -0.24 343.36 123.82 50.91
9. Resource Center 9.31 0.37 -5.65 15.33 2.99 3.02
Collection
10. Books 192.43 18.03 -4.36 214.82 65.05 39.48
11. Books & Periodicals 37.66 4.47 0.00 42.13 32.73 7.18
12. Tube Well And Water 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Supply
13. Project Assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
14. Hostel Equipments 17.93 2.90 -2.41 23.24 3.47 1.51
15. Other Fixed Assets 173.97 0.00 -0.39 174.37 86.79 26.16
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2019-20 (A) 3,025.84 300.65 -19.72 3,346.21 1,046.98 433.71
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2018-19 2,236.38 557.83 -231.63 3,025.84 622.04 371.91
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
B. CAPITAL WORK - IN -
PROGRESS
Buildings 277.60 0.00 -6.16 283.76 0.00 0.00
Capital Goods In Transit 117.45 0.00 98.21 19.24 0.00 0.00
Others 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL OF CWIP (B) 395.05 0.00 92.05 303.00 0.00 0.00
GRAND TOTAL (A+B) 3,420.89 300.65 72.33 3,649.21 1,046.98 433.71

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Rs. in Lakhs

AMORTISATION NET BLOCK

ON TOTAL AS AT DURING ON TOTAL AS AT AS AT
DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO BEGINNING THE DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO MARCH MARCH 31,
ADJUSTMENT THE OF THE YEAR YEAR ADJUSTMENT THE 31, 2020 2019
DURING THE YEAR END DURING THE YEAR
YEAR YEAR END

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 1.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.55 50.52
-0.34 17.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 238.88 196.55
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

-1.53 221.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 283.47 243.20

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 15.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27.71 32.65
-0.30 104.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 369.80 356.41
-0.30 59.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 54.90 58.11
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
18.99 564.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 501.89 587.85
6.73 27.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23.40 24.66
-0.02 174.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 168.61 188.66
-0.56 6.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.75 6.32

-0.44 104.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 109.85 127.37

0.00 39.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.24 4.94
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

-0.30 5.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.95 14.44
-0.05 112.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 61.40 87.20
21.88 1,458.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,887.39 1,978.83
-53.08 1,046.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,978.83 1,210.65
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 283.76 277.60

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.24 117.45
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 303.00 395.05
21.88 1,458.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,190.39 2,373.88

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SCHEDULES 8D: FIXED ASSETS FROM OTHER FUNDS

GROSS BLOCK DEPRECIATION

COST/ ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS/ COST/ AS AT DURING
DESCRIPTION VALUATION DURING ADJUSTMENTS VALUATION BEGINNING THE
AS AT THE YEAR DURING THE AT THE OF THE YEAR
BEGINNING YEAR YEAR END YEAR
OF THE YEAR
A. FIXED ASSETS
1. Land
A) Freehold 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
B) Leasehold 215.79 0.00 0.00 215.79 0.00 0.00
2. Buildings
A) On Freehold Land 0.40 0.49 0.00 0.89 0.04 0.01
B) On Leasehold Land 109.63 151.52 13.88 247.26 4.29 5.05
C) Ownership Flats/ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Premises
D) Super Structures On 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Land Not Belonging
3. Classroom Equipments 889.93 311.58 17.29 1,184.23 383.92 139.14
4. Vehicles
A) Light Vehicles 77.24 37.11 20.00 94.36 29.31 7.92
B) Heavy Vehicles 14.28 0.16 0.00 14.44 1.61 1.62
5. Furniture , Fixtures 638.81 109.12 22.48 725.44 171.39 45.27
6. Office Equipments 379.83 43.87 6.62 417.09 158.99 49.89
7. Computer/ Peripherals
A) Hardware 1,884.49 341.66 25.19 2,200.96 771.02 315.91
B) Software 639.33 203.09 0.00 842.42 558.77 44.24
8. Electric Equipments 763.69 128.44 0.24 891.90 292.29 113.78
9. Resource Center 37.81 8.22 5.65 40.38 14.59 5.44
Collection
10. Books 516.77 135.12 4.38 647.51 276.91 87.77
11. Books & Periodicals 291.35 35.87 14.61 323.36 273.34 31.24
12. Tube Well And Water 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Supply
13. Project Assets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
14. Hostel Equipments 87.54 26.55 2.41 111.68 12.70 9.08
15. Other Fixed Assets 57.63 11.78 0.39 69.02 27.70 8.20
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2019-20 (A) 6,604.52 1,544.58 133.14 8,026.72 2,976.88 864.58
TOTAL OF F.Y. 2018-19 10,255.29 2,136.86 5,787.62 6,604.52 5,193.28 702.32
B. CAPITAL WORK - IN -
PROGRESS
Buildings 314.26 199.24 223.60 289.91 0.00 0.00
Capital Goods In Transit 219.10 36.00 192.09 63.01 0.00 0.00
Others 160.73 15.26 103.99 72.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL OF CWIP (B) 694.09 250.50 519.68 424.92 0.00 0.00
GRAND TOTAL (A+B) 7298.60 1795.08 652.82 8451.65 2976.88 864.58

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Rs. in Lakhs

AMORTISATION NET BLOCK

ON TOTAL AS AT DURING ON TOTAL AS AT AS AT
DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO BEGINNING THE DEDUCTIONS/ UP TO MARCH MARCH 31,
ADJUSTMENT THE OF THE YEAR YEAR ADJUSTMENT THE 31, 2020 2019
DURING THE YEAR END DURING THE YEAR
YEAR YEAR END

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 215.79 215.79

0.00 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.84 0.36

0.34 9.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 238.26 105.35
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

3.21 519.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 664.38 506.01

19.01 18.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 76.13 47.93

0.00 3.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.20 12.66
18.24 198.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 527.02 467.42
3.40 205.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 211.61 220.85

21.55 1,065.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,135.59 1,113.46

0.12 602.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 239.52 80.57
0.72 405.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 486.55 471.40
0.56 19.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.90 23.21

1.51 363.16 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 284.34 239.84

3.06 312.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.09 18.01
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.10 21.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 89.99 74.83
0.05 35.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33.15 29.91
71.88 3,780.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,246.37 3,627.60
2,918.70 2,976.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,627.63 5,062.02

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 289.91 314.25

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 63.01 219.10
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 72.00 160.73
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 424.92 694.08
71.88 3780.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4671.29 4321.68

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SCHEDULE 9: INVESTMENTS FROM EARMARKED/ ENDOWMENT FUNDS Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
In Government Securities 0.00 0.00
Other Approved Securities 0.00 0.00
Shares 0.00 0.00
Debentures And Bonds 0.00 0.00
Subsidiaries And Joint Ventures 0.00 0.00
Others 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00

SCHEDULE 10: INVESTMENTS - OTHERS Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
In Government Securities (RBI Bonds - Not 0.00 0.00
Marketable)
Other Approved Securities 0.00 0.00
Shares 0.00 0.00
Debentures And Bonds 0.00 0.00
Subsidiaries And Joint Ventures 0.00 0.00
Others (Annexure 29) 4,162.64 3,253.25
TOTAL 4,162.64 3,253.25

SCHEDULE 11: CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS, ADVANCES ETC. Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
A. CURRENT ASSETS
1. Inventories
a) Stores And Spares (NIFT Shops (Old) Stocks) (Annexure 0.00 0.00
13)
b) Loose Tools 0.00 0.00
c) Stock Of Souvenir 0.00 0.00
- Finished Goods 0.00 0.00
- Work-In-Progress 0.00 0.00
- Raw Materials 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2. Sundry Debtors
a) Debts Outstanding For a Period Exceeding Six Months 2,889.39 2,526.50
(Annexure 14)
b) Receivable 0.00 2,889.39 0.00 2,526.50
3. Cash In Hand (Including Cheques/Drafts) (Annexure 15) 1.76 1.01
4. Bank Balances
a) With Scheduled Bank
- On Deposit Accounts (Annexure 16) 76,131.20 68,934.32
- On Bank Accounts (Annexure 17) 43,156.45 34,173.48
b) With Non - Scheduled Bank
- On Deposit Accounts 0.00 0.00
- On Bank Accounts 0.00 1,19,287.65 0.00 1,03,107.80
5. Post Office Saving Account 0.00 0.00
TOTAL (A) 1,22,178.80 1,05,635.31

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B. LOANS, ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS
1. Loans
a) Staff (Annexure 18) 4.30 5.23
b) Other Entities Engaged In Activities/Objectives Similar 0.00 0.00
To That Of The Entity
c) Others 0.00 4.30 0.00 5.23
2. Advances And Other Amounts Recoverable In Cash Or In
Kind Or For Value To Be Received
a) On Capital Account (Annexure 19) 4,565.24 5,106.60
b) Prepayments (Annexure 20) 159.56 122.69
c) Security Deposits Paid (Annexure 21) 254.64 226.47
d) Staff (Annexure 22) 116.27 90.24
e) Projects Annexure 23) 284.84 582.96
f) Others (Annexure 24) 218.63 5,599.18 47.02 6,175.98
3.Income Accrued:
a) On Investments From Earmarked/Endowment Funds 0.00 0.00
b) On Investments - Others 0.00 0.00
c) On Loans And Advances 0.00 0.00
d) Interest On Fdr/Bank Deposits(Annexure 25) 2,036.52 2,038.81
e) Others (Annexure 26) 0.10 2,036.62 0.06 2,038.87
4.Claims Receivable: TDS & Tax Recoverables (Annexure 27) 288.06 283.27
5. Inter Campus / Head Office (Annexure 28) -360.32 -485.91
NIFT Head Office 2,414.82 3,890.28
NIFT Bengaluru -994.38 -1,047.39
NIFT Bhopal 142.50 104.90
NIFT Bhubaneswar 192.52 206.46
NIFT Chennai 282.82 268.30
NIFT Gandhinagar -785.22 -805.47
NIFT Hyderabad -562.43 -649.84
NIFT Jodhpur 395.16 400.66
NIFT Kangra 205.39 176.53
NIFT Kannur 50.45 69.74
NIFT Kolkata -807.47 -839.54
NIFT Mumbai 275.68 248.99
NIFT Delhi -1,597.91 -2,698.30
NIFT Patna 383.66 361.51
NIFT Shillong 127.64 108.54
NIFT Raebareli 98.92 80.78
NIFT Project Cell 74.28 69.47
NIFT Srinagar 95.56 54.85
NIFT Surat Ext 0.00 0.00
NIFT HO Group Gratuity Trust -360.56 -486.36
NIFT Panchkula 8.25 0.00
TOTAL (B) 7,567.84 8,017.42
TOTAL (A+B) 1,29,746.64 1,13,652.75

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SCHEDULE 12: INCOME FROM SALES/SERVICES (PROJECTS) Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1. Income From Sales
A) Sales Of Finished Goods 0.00 0.00
B) Sales Raw Material 0.00 0.00
C) Sales Of Scraps 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
2. Income From Service
A) Labour And Processing Charges 0.00 0.00
B) Professional/ Consultancy Services (Projects) 0.00 0.00
C) Agency Commission And Brokerage 0.00 0.00
D) Maintenance Services (Equipment/Property) 0.00 0.00
E) Others 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00

SCHEDULE 13: GRANTS/SUBSIDIES Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
(Irrevocable Grants & Subsidies Received)
1. Central Government 116.12 34.53
2. State Government 112.78 0.00
3. Government Agencies (Cluster Initiative) 423.19 344.46
4. Institutions/Welfare Bodies 0.00 0.00
5. International Organisations 0.00 0.00
6. Others 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 652.09 378.99

SCHEDULE 14: FEES/SUBSCRIPTION Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1. Entrance Fees/Application Fees 1,024.33 990.67
2. Annual Fees/Tuition Fees/Subscription
Tuition Fee 29,750.88 25,790.87
Less: HO Share 1,055.27 28,695.61 912.39 24,878.48
3. Seminar/Program Fees (CE Program Fees) 860.05 1,228.78
4. Hostel Fees 4,002.65 3,489.50
5. Fee Forfeiture 30.27 23.77
6. Library Fees - Student & Others 1,091.58 1,006.61
8. Other Fees 906.49 736.41
TOTAL 36,610.97 32,354.22

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SCHEDULE 15: INCOME FROM INVESTMENT Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1) Interest
A) On Govt. Securties 0.00 0.00
B) On Govt. Securties 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2) Dividends
A) On Govt. Securties 0.00 0.00
B) On Govt. Securties 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3) Rents 0.00 0.00
4) Others (Interest On Gratuity & Leave Encashment 302.43 239.72
Investment)
TOTAL 302.43 239.72

SCHEDULE 16: INCOME FROM ROYALTY Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1. Income From Royalty 0.00 0.00
2. Income From Publications 0.00 0.00
3. Others 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00

SCHEDULE 17: INTEREST EARNED Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1) On Term Deposits
A) With Scheduled Banks 4,367.86 3,934.04
B) With Non-Scheduled Banks 0.00 0.00
C) With Institutions (Govt. Of India Bond) 0.00 0.00
D) Others 0.00 0.00
4,367.86 3,934.04
2) On Savings Accounts
A) With Scheduled Banks 1,298.41 1,066.44
B) With Non-Scheduled Banks 0.00 0.00
C) With Institutions 0.00 0.00
D) Others 0.00 0.00
1,298.41 1,066.44
Less: Interest On Govt Grant Transferred To Schedule 2 310.77 5,355.50 470.17 4,530.31
3) On Loans
A) Employees/Staffs 0.64 1.09
B) Others 11.19 11.82 3.57 4.66
4) Interest On Debtors And Other Receivables 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 5,367.32 4,534.98

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SCHEDULE 18: OTHER INCOME Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1. Profit On Sale/Disposal Of Assets
A) Owned Assets 18.60 6.10
B) Assets Acquired Out Of Grants Or Received Free Of Cost 0.00 18.60 0.00 6.10
2. Projects & Workshops
Projects Incomes 3,457.79 692.34
Less: Projects Expenses 3,419.75 38.04 622.57 69.77
3. Export Incentives Realised 0.00 0.00
4. Licence Fee - Leased Accomodation 6.14 6.15
5.Guest House Charges 7.68 8.39
6. Fees For Miscellaneous Services 0.00 0.00
7. Miscellaneous Income (Incl Hostel Library & Other 355.14 393.83
Receipts)
TOTAL 425.58 484.23

SCHEDULE 19: INCREASE/DECREASE IN STOCK Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
Closing Stock
A) Finished Goods 0.00 0.00
B) Work-In-Progress 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Less: Opening Stock
A) Finished Goods 0.00 0.00
B) Work-In Progress 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Net Incerase/Decrease 0.00 0.00

SCHEDULE 20: ACADEMIC EXPENSES Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
A) Academic Expenses:
Admission Expenses 205.48 227.21
Advertisement Expenses 217.61 172.67
Classroom Expenses 31.99 34.99
Repairs & Maintenance Classroom Equipment 18.87 20.39
Curriculum / Course Dev. Expenses 38.76 73.51
Convocation Expenses 120.38 131.27
Hiring Of Bus/Car 44.17 51.92
Guest Faculty 1,045.54 997.85
Foreign Faculty Fees 0.00 0.00
IILF Expenses 0.07 0.38
Insurance Expenses (Student) 61.16 65.78
Jury Expenses 425.45 330.85
Scholarship & Fee Subsidy 845.49 335.27
Student Welfare Expenses 40.28 35.94
Faculty Visit Expenses (India) 79.60 156.32
Visit To Fair/Seminar Abroad 49.90 17.51
Travelling In India Faculty/Student 6.99 16.71

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Training Expenses 123.37 135.11
Seminar & Conference Expenses 18.89 22.07
Promotional Expenses 7.95 9.18
Conclave/F.Prograom, Student Visits 0.14 20.56
Craft Documentation 8.35 6.16
Placement/Pre.Placement Expenses 16.00 18.36
Design Collections 18.35 19.21
Display And Exhibition 5.68 6.47
Diploma Projects/Graduation Shows 128.74 149.59
Converge Expenses 54.40 97.01
Departmental Meets 6.54 16.17
Examination/ Re - Examination Expenses 1.28 6.37
Certification, Award, Trophies Expenses 5.05 4.73
Open House Expenses 1.93 0.46
Magazine & Periodicals 116.78 87.11
Postage & Telegram 5.58 2.29
Fashion Spectrum 42.95 43.10
Orientation Program 22.35 23.73
Field Study 50.19 30.86
Allumi Association Expenses 0.88 2.44
Membership Fees 7.70 4.11
Misc. Expenses - Academic 8.46 9.26
Hospitality Expenses 7.65 13.72
Internet Expenses 19.40 44.18
Printing & Publication Expenses 10.62 18.25
Repairs & Maintenance Computers 67.37 92.69
Resource Centre Expenses 11.57 17.60
Library Expenses Resource Centre (TA/DA Resourse) 1.17 0.68
Other Expenses 57.03 8.38
PhD Expenses 32.13 22.53
Industry Visit Charges 77.80 33.72
Common Examination Board 0.05 5.64
Design Sutra 0.00 0.00
Textile India 2017 0.00 0.00
International Conference 2018 0.00 0.00
Software License & Subscription Charges 110.89 118.91
Cluster Initiative Expenses H. Loom 143.04 147.98
Cluster Initiative Expenses H. Craft 240.76 237.92
Combined PG Bridge Courses 0.00 0.00
Bridge Programme Tuition Fee Subsidy 4.50 0.00
Faculty Conclave 0.00 0.00
Branding & Social Media Expenses 0.00 0.00
Student International Scholarship 0.00 0.00
Capacity Building Faculty (FOTD) 96.19 0.00
Industry Engagement Expenses 9.93 2.74
TOTAL (A) 4,773.41 4,147.86

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B) Hostel Expenses
Rent Hostel 73.66 59.53
Hiring Charges Of Furnitures / Fixtures 0.00 0.00
Electricity - Hostel 513.13 469.10
Water Hostel 93.46 74.57
Telephone Hostel 1.47 0.33
Internet Charges 5.39 3.70
Newspaper/ Periodicals 1.16 2.00
Mess Charges 771.87 629.10
R & M Of Hostel Equipment / Furniture 92.70 71.94
Misc. Expenses - Hostel - Academic 80.78 92.82
Security Expenses - Hostel 737.00 643.19
House Keeping Expenses - Hostel 510.12 458.40
Others 0.00 0.00
TOTAL (B) 2,880.75 2,504.68
C) C.E. Program Expenses 341.82 330.28
TOTAL (A+B+C) 7,995.98 6,982.82

SCHEDULE 21: ESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
A) Salaries & Wages 9,202.22 8,579.27
B) Allowance And Bonus 4,525.69 4,275.36
C) Contribution To Provident Fund /GSLI 1,019.42 947.84
D) Contribution To Other Fund (EDIL Premium) 17.75 17.31
E) Staff Welfare Expenses 60.25 48.20
F) Expenses Employees Retirement And Terminal Benefits 674.50 1,035.10
G) Recruitment Expenses 31.08 38.92
H) CPC Arrear 0.00 0.00
I) Others 12.87 8.54
TOTAL 15,543.77 14,950.54

SCHEDULE 22: OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
A) Administrative Expenses
Advertisement 11.02 13.41
Hospitality 17.69 29.04
Hindi Expenses 25.48 24.43
Fuel Expenses 15.18 17.10
Legal & Professional Charges 30.10 38.62
Local Conveyance 3.33 3.81
Postage & Telegram 7.80 8.04
Printing & Stationery 94.53 106.37
Magazines And Periodicals 0.65 0.12
Repairs & Maintenance Furniture 186.14 143.29

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Repairs & Maintenance Vehilcle 54.30 55.13
Telephone Charges 26.20 28.74
Travelling In India 109.10 124.27
Travelling Abroad 0.00 2.87
Loss From Sale Of Asset 10.93 6.64
Security Expenses 1,215.16 1,078.70
Other Expense 37.87 44.66
Fines / Penalty / Interest 0.36 0.28
Fixed Assets Written Off 39.69 0.19
BOG Expenses 0.90 12.56
Liveries 0.95 0.42
Repairs & Maintenance Equipment 26.80 34.40
Hiring Of Vehicle 77.98 90.70
Internal Audit Fees 31.55 30.20
Statutory Audit Fees (C&AG) 8.25 4.50
Others Fee And Expenses 1.85 0.90
Foreign Exchange Loss/Gain 0.17 0.30
Guest House Expenses 12.59 11.38
Insurance 44.10 11.55
Reverse Charges (Expenses)-CGST 7.00 0.00
Reverse Charges (Expenses)-SGST 7.00 0.00
Reverse Charges (Expenses)-IGST 4.18 0.00
TOTAL (A) 2,108.82 1,922.60
B) Building Maintenance Expense
Insurance Building 0.00 27.00
Repairs & Maintenance Building 618.25 380.75
DG Set Expenses 47.66 48.97
Housekeeping Expenses 833.22 789.04
Property Tax 176.73 125.88
Electricity Expense And Water Charges 825.47 812.28
Horticulture 26.80 18.69
Rent For Building 33.17 288.75
Others 5.66 5.28
TOTAL (B) 2,566.95 2,496.64
TOTAL (A+B) 4,675.77 4,419.24

SCHEDULE 23: EXPENDITURE ON GRANTS, SUBSIDY, ETC Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
A) Grants Given To Institutions/Organisations 0.00 0.00
B) Subsidies Given To Institutions/ Organisations 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00

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SCHEDULE 24: INTEREST/BANK CHARGES & COMMISSION Rs. in Lakhs
PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
A) Fixed Loan 0.00 0.00
B) Other Loan (Incl. Bank Charges) 0.00 0.00
C) Other (Bank Charges & Intt. Paid) 1.41 1.52
TOTAL 1.41 1.52

SCHEDULE 25: PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
Income:
Academic Income 15.57 33.95
Establishment Income 5.23 25.95
Administrative Income 18.21 29.82
Miscellaneous Income 18.30 62.25
Depreciation Written Back 192.23 2,990.53
Grant In Aid (Revenue) 109.58 54.17
Liability For Unpaid Bills Written Back 114.53 473.65 40.79 3,237.46
Expenditure:
Academic Expenses 40.89 47.91
Establishment Expenses 4.54 6.59
Administrative Expenses 49.93 7.05
Depreciation 98.42 174.03
Miscellaneous Expenses 286.08 232.95
Sundry Advance Written Off 0.00 479.86 3.35 471.89
Net Prior Period Expenditure -6.21 2,765.58

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FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS)
NAME OF ENTITY: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AS AT 31st MARCH, 2020

SCHEDULE 26 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

1. The Annual Accounts have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) under the historical cost convention on accrual basis and the applicable accounting standards issued
by “The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)”. These accounting policies and standards have
been consistently applied. The annual accounts have been prepared on a Going Concern Basis.

2. Recognition of Grants from Central/State Government

Grants from the Central/State Govt. have been accounted following Accounting Standard 12 issued by the
ICAI i.e. “Government Grants are recognized if it is reasonably certain that the ultimate collection will be
made”.

i. Govt. Grants related to revenue are recognized on a systematic basis in the Income and Expenditure
Accounts over the period to match with the related cost which they are intended to compensate. Such
grants are shown separately under the head “Grant in Aid” in the Income & Expenditure Account.

ii. Government Grants related to depreciable fixed assets are treated as Deferred Income. The Deferred
Income is recognized in Income & Expenditure Accounts on systematic and rational basis over the useful
life of assets. Such allocation of Income is made over the periods and in proportions in which depreciation
on related asset is charged.

iii. Govt. Grants in the form of non-monetary assets, given at a concessional rate, are accounted for on the
basis of their acquisition cost. Non-monetary assets given free of cost are recorded at nominal value.

3. Recognition of Fees from Students, Project and Consultancy Fee

Fee from Students: The fee from students is recognized on accrual basis.

Project and Consultancy Fees: Project and Consultancy fees are recognized on the completion of the project.

4. Investments

The current investments are shown on cost or fair market value whichever is lower and the long term
investments are shown on cost except when there is permanent decline in value of investments.

5. Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Fixed Assets are stated at their original cost including freight, duties, customs and other incidental expenses
relating to acquisition and installation less accumulated depreciation.

i. The expenditure incurred during the year on construction of buildings, interiors, etc. is booked under
the head “Capital Work in Progress”, if the work is not completed.

ii. The depreciation is charged at 100% of rate prescribed if an asset is acquired on or before 30th
September and 50% of rate prescribed if assets are acquired after 30th September.

iii. The depreciation is charged at straight line method at the following prescribed rates:

Particulars Rate of Dep.

Building 1.63%
Class Room Equipment 15.00%
Computer Hardware 16.21%
Computer Software 16.21%
Laptop for Faculty/Officer 25.00%
Electricity Machinery 15.00%

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Furniture &Fixture/Fittings 06.33%
Office Equipment 15.00%
Books 20.00%
Resource Centre Collection 20.00%
Hostel Equipment 6.33%
Motor Car (Light Vehicles) 9.50%
Bus (Heavy Vehicles) 11.31%
Project Assets As per assets class
Books and Periodical 100.00%
Other Assets As per assets class
iv. The depreciation on fixed assets is provided up to 95% of its gross value and thereafter no depreciation
is provided.

v. The depreciation on sale/deletion/transfer of assets is provided up to the date of sale/deletion/

transfer.

vi. A new laptop policy for providing laptops, Notebooks and similar portable electronic devices to the
faculty and officers of NIFT has been approved by BOG in its meeting dated 11.12.2018. The policy
also covers laptops already in possession of faculty/Officers. Accordingly, depreciation on such
laptops has been provided at the rate of 25% from the financial year 2018-19 considering the value
of 5% to be retained. In this regard, Office Memorandum No. NIFT/HO/ Laptop Policy/2018/07 dated
30th January 2019 and Office Memorandum No. NIFT/HO/LaptopPolicy/2019 dated 3rd May, 2019
have been circulated among all the NIFT Campuses.

6. Insurance Claims

Insurance claims are accounted “as and when settled” basis.

7. Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign exchange transactions are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transactions.
Exchange differences arising on foreign exchange differences settled during the period are recognized in
the Income and Expenditure Account. Assets acquired against foreign currency are capitalized at the time of
transaction.

Monetary current assets and monetary current liabilities that are denominated in foreign currency are
translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of the Balance Sheet. The resulting difference is recorded
in the Income and Expenditure Account.

8. Employee’s Retirement Benefits and Others Benefits

The provision for leave encashment and Gratuity has been made as per the actuarial valuation done by Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and further provision as per the Govt. of India Rules has been made for
employees on deputation which were not covered in actuarial valuation of LIC.

During Financial Year 2016-17, NIFT has created/formed NIFT Employees Group Gratuity Trust for management
of activities related to Gratuity of all NIFT Employees.

Group Gratuity policy and Group Leave Encashment policy for all the NIFT campuses (except Panchkula
Campus) including Head Office have been taken from LIC.

9. Interest recoverable from employees on advances such as House Building Advance, Car Advance and Scooter
Advance etc. is accounted in the year of recovery.

10. As per Office Memorandum No. NIFT /HO/F&A/2018-19 dated 12th December, 2018; any claim from students
for security deposit which is not received within one year from the date of their leaving the Institute and after
three years in case of others, the security deposits can be treated as income.

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SCHEDULE 27- CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTES ON ACCOUNTS

The Notes forming part of Annual Accounts gives inter-alia certain additional disclosure in respect of significant
accounting transaction during the year.

1. Receipt & Payment Account carries the actual receipts and actual payments of the Institute during the year
2019-20.

2. The Income & Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet have been drawn from Receipt & Payment Account
duly accounted for Liabilities, Prepaid expenses, Advance payments, Provision etc at the end of accounting
year.

3. Previous year figures have been regrouped/rearranged in order to make them comparable with the current
year figures.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

1. Claims against the entity not acknowledged as debts Rs. 2.18 lakhs (2019-20) Rs. 135.97 lakhs (2018-19).

45 Nos. of legal cases are pending in different courts/tribunal in the current financial year 2019-20 for which
the estimated contingent liability is Rs 112.44 lakhs in comparison to 57 Nos. of previous financial year 2018-
19 for Rs 112.24 lakhs. However, NIFT does not anticipate any liabilities of these legal cases and accordingly
no provision has been made in the books of accounts.

2. In respect of:

• Bank guarantees given by/on behalf of the entity Rs. 8.24 Lakhs (2019-20) Rs. Nil (2018-19).

• Letters of Credit opened by bank on behalf of the entity Rs. Nil (2019-20) Rs. Nil (2018-19).

• Bills discounted with banks Rs. Nil (2019-20) Rs. Nil (2018-19).

3. Disputed demands in respect of:

• Income Tax Rs. 0.42 lakhs (2019-20) Rs. 0.43 lakhs (2018-19) pertains to Bengaluru campus.

• Sales Tax/Service Tax/GST Rs. Nil (2019-20) Rs. Nil (2018-19).

• Municipal Tax Rs. Nil (2019-20) Rs. Nil (2018-19).

4. In respect of claims from parties for non-execution of orders, but contested by the entity Rs. Nil (2019-20) Rs.
Nil (2018-19).

CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

Estimated value of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for (net of advances)
Rs. 15686.73 lakhs (2019-20) Rs. 21150.02 lakhs (2018-19).

The campus wise break up is as under:

Rs. in Lakhs
Sr. No. Campus MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1 Bengaluru 53.03 102.46
2 Shillong 274.00 65.17
3 Raebareli 0.00 65.79
4 Mumbai 2039.00 2207.18
5 Kannur 26.08 337.89
6 Chennai 11.52 116.94
7 Head Office 0.00 345.95
8 Srinagar 12480.00 16437.00
9 Kangra 433.50 1302.00
10 Hyderabad 25.70 169.64
11 Delhi 342.84 0.00
12 Patna 1.06 0.00
Total 15686.73 21150.02

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LEASE OBLIGATIONS

Future obligations for rentals under finance lease arrangements for plant and machinery amounting to Rs Nil
(2019-20) Rs. Nil (2018-19).

Lease rental for campuses are very minimal, approx ranging from Rs. 1-1000. Hence, disclosure for the future
payments as required by AS 19 “Leases” are not made in the notes to accounts.

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS AND ADVANCES

In the opinion of the Management, the Current Assets, Loans and Advances have a value on realization in the
ordinary course of business, at least equal the amount at which they are stated in the Balance Sheet as on that
date.

TAXATION

NIFT’s income is exempt under section 11 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Therefore, no provision for Income Tax has
been considered in the Books of Accounts.

1. A claim of Rs. 31.89 lakhs towards IGST refund on account of Export services is pending with Revenue
Department (CBIC).

2. An appeal for TDS refund amounting to Rs. 24.10 lakhs (including interest) has been filed with CIT (Appeal),
Income Tax Department for Assessment Year 2017-18.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTION Rs. in Lakhs

PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
1. Value of imports calculated on CIF Basis:
a) Purchase of finished Goods Nil Nil
b) Raw Materials & Components (Including in transit) Nil Nil
c) Capital Goods 47.80 68.24
d) Stores, Spares and Consumables Nil Nil
e) Purchase of Books & Periodicals 44.31 105.47
f ) Purchase of Software Nil 89.68
2. Expenditure in foreign currency:
a) Travel 50.05 20.01
b) Remittances and Interest payment to Nil Nil
Financial Institutions/Banks in Foreign Currency
c) Other expenditure:
• Commission on Sales Nil Nil
• Legal and Professional Expenses 11.42 8.11
• Miscellaneous Expenses 155.32 0.73
• Membership Fee 2.19 Nil
• International Conference Registration fees Nil Nil
for ETIDI Project
3. Earnings:
Value of Exports on FOB basis Nil 91.18
4. Remuneration to Auditors:
As Auditors
a) Taxation matters Nil Nil
b) For Management Services Nil Nil
c) For Certification Nil Nil
d) Others Nil Nil

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Other Notes on Accounts:

1. Various State Governments have provided land to NIFT campuses either free of cost or at concessional rate
for establishment of the campus in their State. The land has been recorded as Fixed Asset at the amount
actually paid or nominal value (say Rs. 1/Rs. 100 /Rs.1000) whichever is higher following “Accounting Standard
10: Accounting for Fixed Assets” issued by the ICAI. However, in case of campuses which have recorded the
land value at Rs.1/-, Rs.100/- or Rs.1,000/- the land is not appearing in their Fixed Assets Schedule 8 due to
rounding off of figures in lakhs.

The detail of land recorded in the books is furnished here as under:-

Particulars Book Value as on Leasehold/ Area of land

March 31, 2020 Freehold
NIFT Head Office Rs.119.27 lakhs Leasehold 3.796 Acres
NIFT Bengaluru Rs. 1* Leasehold 18067.36 Sqm
NIFT Bhopal Rs.1 Leasehold 29 Acres
NIFT Bhubaneswar Rs.1 Leasehold 10.046 Acres
NIFT Chennai Nil ** Leasehold 7.29 Acres
NIFT Delhi Rs.215.79 lakhs*** Leasehold 1834.29 Sqm
NIFT Gandhinagar Rs.1 Freehold 20,000 Sq. Meters
Leasehold 6,000 Sq. Meters
NIFT Hyderabad Rs.1 Freehold 9.25 Acres
NIFT Jodhpur Rs.1 Leasehold 20.06 Acres
NIFT Kangra Rs. 1**** - 26 Acres
NIFT Kannur Rs. 1000 Leasehold 3.774 Hectares
NIFT Kolkata Rs. 9.78 lakhs Leasehold 3.276 Acres
NIFT Mumbai Rs. 194.29 lakhs Leasehold 10 Acres
NIFT Patna Rs. 210 Freehold 5.999 Acres
NIFT Raebareli Nil ***** Leasehold 11.46 Acres
NIFT Shillong Rs. 100 Leasehold 20.13 Acres
NIFT Srinagar Nil Leasehold -
NIFT Panchkula Nil Leasehold 10 Acres

* Land is on 30 years of lease from Bangalore Development Authority.

** The land is not recorded as title has not been passed in favour of NIFT Chennai and there is no evidence to
show that there is transfer of property from Govt. of Tamilnadu to NIFT, Chennai.

*** NIFT Head Office and Delhi campus is in the same land. However during Financial Year 2016-17 an
additional land measuring 1873.26 Sqm has been allotted by DDA, New Delhi at a cost of Rs. 215.79 crore and
the same has been acquired by NIFT.

**** The land has been transferred by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to the Department of Technical
Education for construction of NIFT Campus.

***** Currently NIFT Raebareli Campus is running on 11.46 acres of land taken on lease from M/s I.T.I. Limited,
Raebareli for the period of 4 years 11 months w.e.f. 15th December 2013. Land is not allotted / given to NIFT
Raebareli so not booked in the accounts instead NIFT Raebareli is paying premises rental charges.

2. Depreciation on asset purchased out of Government Grant is treated as Deferred Revenue Income and
recognized in the Income & Expenditure Accounts every year on systematic basis over the ‘useful life ‘of the
assets. The grant treated as revenue income for the current financial year is Rs. 2240.47 lakhs (previous year
Rs. 2177.59 lakhs).

3. The provisions of Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 are applicable on the Institute. Therefore, a Gratuity Trust
has been created by the institute to manage the activities related to Gratuity of the employees of NIFT. A

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separate Balance sheet, Income & Expenditure Account and Receipt & Payment Account are being prepared
for Gratuity Trust. During the financial year 2019-20, total Rs. 397.20 lakhs (Previous year Rs. 586.90 lakhs) has
been provided for gratuity expenses in the books of NIFT.

4. Leave Encashment Schemes have been purchased separately for all NIFT campuses towards payment
of liabilities in respect of Lave encashment of Employees of Institute. An accumulated provision for leave
encashment for Rs. 3981.04 lakhs has been made in the books of Institute for the year 2019-20 (previous year
Rs. 3794.87 lakhs).

5. The interest income on investment of the earmarked/endowment fund is being credited to the related fund.

6. Interest income on investment of the Government Grant is being credited to the Government Grant Account.

7. All known and ascertained liabilities and all income and expenses related to the financial year ended 31st
March, 2020 have been duly provided/accounted for in the books of accounts as per the accounting policy
consistently followed by the Institute.

8. Generally, the contribution/transfer to various earmarked funds such as DDF, CDF, and NDF etc. has been
made directly to the earmarked fund. During the financial year 2019-20, addition to DDF fund and CDF fund
including interest amounting to Rs. 737.01 lakhs and Rs. 136.79 lakhs respectively has been made in the
books of accounts.

9. The Institute has capitalized grant Rs. 7,279.36 lakhs during the current financial year 2019-20 in comparison
to the previous financial year 2018-19 Rs. 3139.83 lakhs out of fund provided by Central Government and
State Government.

The detail of grant capitalized is furnished here as under: Rs. in lakhs

Particulars Financial Year 2019-20 Financial Year 2018-19
Bhubaneswar 0.00 1.65
Chennai 41.98 32.26
Delhi 309.67 0.00
Gandhinagar 26.21 75.87
Jodhpur 271.03 1500.96
Kangra 398.81 1385.34
Kannur 0.00 7.81
Mumbai 7.00 5.00
Patna 85.84 49.25
Raebareli 21.86 33.94
Shillong 1437.38 3.60
Srinagar 4659.84 44.14
Panchkula 19.74 0.00
Total 7279.36 3139.81
10. The figures in Balance Sheet, Income and Expenditure Accounts, Receipts & Payments Accounts and Schedules
have been shown in lakhs of rupees. For this purpose, the figures have been rounded off to near lakhs with
two decimal points. In some places an adjustment (addition / deduction) of Rs.0.01 lakhs has been made to
match / tally the figures.

11. Regrouping /reclassification/clubbing have been made in certain items of the current year or previous year
whenever required i.e. current liability, current assets, loans and advances, fixed assets, provisions, expense/
income and capital fund etc.

12. Assets in transit Rs.160.22 lakhs (previous year Rs. 485.48 lakhs) and liabilities under the head provision for
capital goods has been incorporated in the books of accounts on the basis of Purchase Orders placed with
suppliers without actual receipt of goods.

13. During the current financial year 2019-20 Assets worth Rs. 143.75 lakhs (Purchase cost) which were procured
prior to financial year 2013-14 for which Accumulated Depreciation till 2018-19 is Rs. 136.33 lakhs have been
scrapped/disposed by Bengaluru campus at scrap value of Rs. 3.36 lakhs with a loss of Rs. 4.06 lakhs.

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14. During the financial year 2019-20, scrap of Rs 69.35 lakhs has been sold by Kolkata Campus with net loss of Rs
2.83 lakhs.

15. As per letter no. 1/19/2005-NIFT(VIII) dated 31st October, 2019 of Ministry of Textiles GOI, it was instructed
to await for renewal of lease deed with M/s ITI Ltd. No further instruction has been received from Ministry till
date. Therefore, provision has not been created by Raebareli campus during the current financial year 2019-
20 towards ‘Rent for Building’.

16. During current financial year 2019-20, consolidated project account is included in the books of accounts by
Shillong Campus which was not shown in the books of the campus previously. Though separate books of
accounts for each project is maintained by campus as per the NIFT project policy. The total amount received
from the projects has been shown in the amount received from the project and expenditure on these projects
has been shown as expenditure the balance amount is shown in the bank balance and liability of the project.

17. NIFT Patna Campus has paid Property Tax Dues of previous years i.e from 2013-14 to 2018-19 in the current
financial year 2019-20 amounting to Rs. 44,60,280/- and the same has been recorded in the Books of Accounts
of campus.

18. Capital work in progress in schedule 8B includes the amount of Rs. 71.81 lakhs, being the amount of renovation
expenses done by state government at the time of commencement of temporary campus of NIFT-Patna
located at Udyog Bhawan. Discussions are going on with the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority for
reimbursement of the said amount.

19. As per MOU entered between the NIFT and Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Para 1.9 states that
Government of Jammu and Kashmir vide its letter No. Ind/HI-44/2009 dated 03-10-2015 has agreed to
provide an amount of Rs.67.47 Crore for running of temporary Campus at Rangreth and for establishment
and running of permanent campus of NIFT at Ompora, Budgam with break-up of Rs. 28.65 crores as 10% of
the Construction & Infrastructure Development cost and Rs. 38.82 crores as viability gap funding spread over
a period of 10 years. During the year 2019, a bill was passed by GOI to revoke Article 370 and subsequently
the status of Jammu and Kashmir changed from State to Union Territory. Assuming that the existing MOU will
continue and not be impacted due to change of the status of the Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar Campus has
booked “Grant in Aid (Revenue)” recoverable from the State Government.

20. In the Bhubaneswar campus, 15 Laptops (which were purchased from State Government funds in the year
2012-13 and 2014-15) gross value worth Rs 12.64 lakhs for which accumulated depreciation is Rs 12.04 lakhs
retained by the faculties after paying 5% of the value remaining of the Laptop and therefore, the same has
been written off from the books of accounts during the year 2019-20. Further, an amount of Rs 2.82 lakhs
pertaining to antivirus software purchased from State Government funds and capitalized during the year
2013-14 have been identified during the current financial year 2019-20 and charged to revenue along with
accumulated depreciation till date (reference Schedule 8B).

21. Capitalization of ERP (CMS Software) for Rs. 103.99 lakhs has been done by Head Office during the current
financial year 2019-20.

22. Revenue Deficit for Rs 50.95 Lakhs to be released as Grant in Aid by Government of Andhra Pradesh is yet to
be received by NIFT Hyderabad.

Compiled by:
Batliboi & Purohit
Chartered Accountants
FRN 101048W

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
CA Raman Hangekar CA Supriya Misra CMA B.K.Pandey Shantmanu
Partner Dy. Director(F&A) Director(F&A) Director General
M.No. 30615

Place: New Delhi

Date: 04.09.2020
UDIN: 21030615aaaaag5174

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ANNEXURE 1: ASSET PURCHASED OUT OF ENDOWMENT FUND/DDF/CDF Rs. in Lakhs
ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1010201 Asset acquired out of 441.82 579.81
Endowment fund
1010202 Asset acquired out of DDF/CDF 119.94 184.35
TOTAL 561.76 764.15

ANNEXURE 2: PROJECT LIABILITIES Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1040401 Amount Received From Projects 5015.95 2418.69
TOTAL 5015.95 2418.69

ANNEXURE 3: SUNDRY CREDITORS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PER PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
TALLY ERP 9
1040509 Mess Fees Payable 71.64 150.27
1040201 Sundry Creditors HO 3.05 0.00
1040202 Sundry Creditors DEL 0.00 0.00
1040203 Sundry Creditors KOL 204.03 344.42
1040204 Sundry Creditors CHN 0.73 0.73
1040205 Sundry Creditors HYD 5.84 0.10
1040206 Sundry Creditors MUM 0.00 0.00
1040207 Sundry Creditors GNR 2.03 4.28
1040208 Sundry Creditors BLR 0.00 0.00
1040209 Sundry Creditors RBL 25.23 22.65
1040210 Sundry Creditors SLG 82.98 193.59
1040211 Sundry Creditors PTN 68.75 135.11
1040212 Sundry Creditors KNR 0.00 124.72
1040213 Sundry Creditors BPL 99.43 91.02
1040214 Sundry Creditors KGR 0.33 0.33
1040215 Sundry Creditors BBS 26.06 81.69
1040216 Sundry Creditors JDP 0.10 0.00
1040217 Sundry Creditors SNR 158.14 212.19
TOTAL 748.34 1361.10

ANNEXURE 4: SUNDRY CREDITORS OTHERS Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PER PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
TALLY ERP 9
1040517 Expenses Payable 558.60 737.29
1040515 Amount Payable 1235.69 1362.72
1040518 New Admission Tuition Fee 0.00 0.00
(HO)
TOTAL 1794.29 2100.00

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ANNEXURE 5: ADVANCE FEE RECEIVED FROM STUDENTS Rs. in Lakhs
ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1040511 Advance Fees Received From 2745.80 2915.11
Students
1040512 Advance Tution Fees Received 6311.76 4820.00
From Students
TOTAL 9057.56 7735.11

ANNEXURE 6: SECURITY DEPOSIT/EMD/RETENTION Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1040301 Security Deposit (Hostel) 370.56 337.02
1040302 Security Deposit (Academics) 1032.10 866.24
1040303 Security Deposit (Resource 39.37 46.21
Centre)
1040304 Security Deposit (Vendor) 719.95 702.61
1040305 EMD 72.06 62.67
1040306 Retention 32.21 51.48
1040307 Security Deposit (Others) 260.12 220.12
1040308 Security Deposits (Refundable 7.71 0.00
-Bridge Programme)
TOTAL 2534.08 2286.35

ANNEXURE 7: STATUTORY LIABILITIES OTHERS Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1040101 EPF Payable 132.53 102.08
1040102 CPF 11.54 11.54
1040103 GPF (Recovery Of Advance) 0.37 0.28
1040103A GPF (Recovery Of Advance) 0.00 0.00
1040104 VPF 5.81 5.30
1040105 GLIS 0.98 0.39
1040106 EDLI Payable 0.13 0.00
1040107 Professional Tax Payable 0.91 0.72
1040108 Service Tax Payable 0.00 0.00
1040109 TDS On Salary 56.93 59.97
1040110 TDS On Contractor 80.92 21.98
1040111 TDS On Professional Service 21.06 39.95
1040112 TDS On Rent 4.56 14.41
1040113 TDS On Other 0.57 7.88
1040114 Other Statutory Taxes & Duties 5.37 0.00
1040115 CGEGIS Payable 0.03 0.03
1040116 CGHS Payable 0.12 0.07
1040117 Housing Licence Fee 0.13 0.14
1040118 VAT Payable 0.00 0.00
1040119 TDS On Regular Faculty/Staff 0.27 0.09
1040120 Education Cess On TDS 0.01 0.00
1040121 NPS Employeer Contribution 0.13 0.14
1040122 NPS Employee Contribution 1.47 0.00
1040123 GST CGST Payable 17.75 16.30
1040124 GST SGST Payable 17.75 16.31
1040125 GST IGST Payable 8.36 18.40
1040126 GST UTGST Payable 0.00 0.00

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1040127 GST Compensation Cess 0.01 0.00
1040128 TDS CGST Payable 8.30 8.97
1040129 TDS SGST Payable 8.30 8.97
1040130 TDS IGST Payable 5.49 2.85
1040131 EPF Govt Share Payable 0.00 0.00
(Employees)
1040132 TCS Payable -0.02 0.00
1040521 Gratuity Claim Payable 0.00 4.93
TOTAL 389.79 341.70

ANNEXURE 8: OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9 2020
1040501 Salary Payable 792.41 828.36
1040502 HRA Payable 0.99 0.28
1040503 Amount Payable To Guest Faculties 97.58 52.99
1040504 LIC Salary Saving Scheme Payable 1.64 1.36
1040505 Salary Recoverable Viz Court,Loan 0.34 0.30
Etc
1040506 PLI Payable 0.00 0.55
1040507 Advance Income Received 74.86 80.70
1040508 Scholarship And Award Money 125.49 114.28
Payable
1040601 Regional Design Workshop BBS 0.00 0.00
1040602 Regional Design Workshop KOL 0.00 0.00
1040603 Regional Design Workshop CHN 0.00 0.00
1040510 Student Insurance Claim Payable 0.23 0.23
1040513 Stale Cheque 55.77 73.16
1040514 IRS (Asso) 0.00 0.00
1040516 Cluster Initiative (MOT) 4.32 1.28
1040519 Cluster Initiative H. Loom 29.66 -36.44
1040520 Cluster Initiative H. Craft 9.34 -26.45
1040522 Graduation Project H.craft (MOT) 24.45 22.51
1040523 Graduation Project H.Loom (MOT) 1.74 8.31
1040524 NIFT Design Centre (NCDPD) 0.00 0.00
1040525 Employees Donation Payable 1.74 0.00
TOTAL 1220.56 1121.43

ANNEXURE 9: PROVISION FOR GRATUITY Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1040801 Provision for Gratuity 2.78 0.00
1040805 Provision for Employees Group 21.83 81.71
Gratuity
TOTAL 24.61 81.71

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ANNEXURE 10: PROVISION FOR LEAVE ENCASHMENT Rs. in Lakhs
ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1040802 Provision for Leave Encashment 53.56 47.86
1040806 Provision for Employees Group 3927.48 3747.00
Leave Encashment
TOTAL 3981.04 3794.86

ANNEXURE 11: WIP Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1040701 Provision for WIP 248.36 230.68
TOTAL 248.36 230.68

ANNEXURE 12: OTHER PROVISION Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1040803 Provision For Pension -0.07 -0.07
1040804 Provision For LSC For 23.00 61.55
Deputationist
1040901 Provision For Expenses Vendor 1149.20 996.47
1040902 Provision For CE Program 147.34 112.87
1040903 Provision For Bad & Doubtful 62.33 62.33
Debts
1041001 Provision For Statutory/Internal/ 15.98 32.98
CAG Audit Fees
1041101 Provision For Staff Expenses 422.34 321.46
1041201 Provision For CPWD Works 0.00 343.33
TOTAL 1820.12 1930.91

ANNEXURE 13: INVENTORY Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1070101 Closing Inventory 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00

ANNEXURE 14: SUNDRY DEBTORS Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1071101 Amount Recoverable From Parties 71.43 47.11
1071102 Amount Recoverable From MOT 1008.25 1019.84
1071103 Amount Recoverable From Project 24.51 23.18
1071104 Amount Recoverable From State 411.19 260.67
Government
1071105 Margin Money 0.00 0.00
1071106 CPWD Deposit Work 284.66 123.71
1071107 Amount Recoverable From Others 443.50 752.20
1071108 Amount Recoverable From 4.55 34.67
Employees
1071109 Amount Recoverable From 463.86 244.75
Students
1071110 Cluster Initiative Handloom 51.42 16.69
Receivable
1071111 Cluster Initiative Handicraft 126.05 3.69
Receivable
TOTAL 2889.39 2526.50

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ANNEXURE 15: CASH IN HAND Rs. in Lakhs
ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1070201 Cash In Hand 1.76 1.01
TOTAL 1.76 1.01

ANNEXURE 16: DEPOSIT ACCOUNT Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9 2020
1070401 Fixed Deposits with UBI 29724.72 29229.08
1070402 Fixed Deposits with Axis Bank 5559.70 5022.13
1070403 Fixed Deposits with HDFC Bank 0.00 0.00
1070404 Fixed Deposits with IDBI Bank 4526.11 3269.13
1070405 Fixed Deposits with Other Banks 4263.26 1657.05
1070406 Fixed Deposit (Endowment Fund) 16787.11 15700.31
1070407 Fixed Deposit (General Fund) 14023.46 14056.62
1070408 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- BLR 0.00 0.00
1070409 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- BPL 0.00 0.00
1070410 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- BBS 0.00 0.00
1070411 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- CHN 0.00 0.00
1070412 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- DEL 75.00 0.00
1070413 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- GNR 0.00 0.00
1070414 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- HYD 0.00 0.00
1070415 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- JDP 0.00 0.00
1070416 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- KGR 0.00 0.00
1070417 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- KNR 0.00 0.00
1070418 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- KOL 0.00 0.00
1070419 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- MUM 0.00 0.00
1070420 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- PTN 0.00 0.00
1070421 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- RBL 0.00 0.00
1070422 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- SLG 0.00 0.00
1070423 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- SNR 0.00 0.00
1070424 Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- HO 0.00 0.00
Fixed Deposit/Investment EF- PKL 103.55 0.00
1070425 Fixed Deposit (Department 671.98 0.00
Development Fund)
1070426 Fixed Deposit (NIFT Development 371.25 0.00
Fund)
1070428 Fixed Deposit (Alumni Association 25.06 0.00
Fund)
NIFT General Fund 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 76131.20 68934.32

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ANNEXURE 17: BANK ACCOUNT Rs. in Lakhs
ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
UBI 42780.98 33292.20
SBI 15.47 157.60
AXIS Bank 136.14 239.51
IDBI Bank 0.14 0.13
HDFC Bank 0.00 0.00
SBBJ Account 212.12 483.15
Any Other Bank 9.45 0.00
Bank Endowmwnt Fund 2.15 0.89
Fixed Deposit With Other Banks 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 43156.45 34173.48

ANNEXURE 18: STAFF LOANS Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1070601 Festival Advance HO 0.00 0.00
1070602 Festival Advance DEL 0.00 0.00
1070603 Festival Advance KOL 0.00 0.00
1070604 Festival Advance CHN 0.00 0.00
1070605 Festival Advance HYD 0.00 0.00
1070606 Festival Advance MUM 0.00 0.00
1070607 Festival Advance GNR 0.00 0.00
1070608 Festival Advance BLR 0.00 0.00
1070609 Festival Advance RBL 0.00 0.00
1070610 Festival Advance SLG 0.00 0.00
1070611 Festival Advance PTN 0.00 0.00
1070612 Festival Advance KNR 0.00 0.00
1070613 Festival Advance BPL 0.00 0.00
1070614 Festival Advance KGR 0.00 0.00
1070615 Festival Advance BBS 0.00 0.00
1070616 Festival Advance JDP 0.00 0.00
1070617 Festival Advance SNR 0.00 0.00
1070618 Computer Advance HO 0.87 1.20
1070619 Computer Advance DEL 0.00 0.00
1070620 Computer Advance KOL 0.00 0.00
1070621 Computer Advance CHN 0.00 0.00
1070622 Computer Advance HYD 0.00 0.00
1070623 Computer Advance MUM 0.00 0.00
1070624 Computer Advance GNR 0.00 0.00
1070625 Computer Advance BLR 0.00 0.00
1070626 Computer Advance RBL 0.00 0.00
1070627 Computer Advance SLG 0.00 0.00
1070628 Computer Advance PTN 0.00 0.00
1070629 Computer Advance KNR 0.00 0.00
1070630 Computer Advance BPL 0.00 0.00
1070631 Computer Advance KGR 0.00 0.00
1070632 Computer Advance BBS 0.00 0.00
1070633 Computer Advance JDP 0.00 0.00
1070634 Computer Advance SNR 0.00 0.00
1070635 Scooter Advance HO 0.00 0.02
1070636 Scooter Advance DEL 0.00 0.00
1070637 Scooter Advance KOL 0.00 0.00

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1070638 Scooter Advance CHN 0.00 0.00
1070639 Scooter Advance HYD 0.00 0.00
1070640 Scooter Advance MUM 0.00 0.00
1070641 Scooter Advance GNR 0.00 0.00
1070642 Scooter Advance BLR 0.00 0.00
1070643 Scooter Advance RBL 0.00 0.00
1070644 Scooter Advance SLG 0.00 0.00
1070645 Scooter Advance PTN 0.00 0.00
1070646 Scooter Advance KNR 0.00 0.00
1070647 Scooter Advance BPL 0.00 0.00
1070648 Scooter Advance KGR 0.00 0.00
1070649 Scooter Advance BBS 0.00 0.00
1070650 Scooter Advance JDP 0.00 0.00
1070651 Scooter Advance SNR 0.00 0.00
1070652 Motor Car Advance HO 0.24 0.24
1070653 Motor Car Advance DEL 0.54 0.71
1070654 Motor Car Advance KOL 0.00 0.00
1070655 Motor Car Advance CHN 0.00 0.00
1070656 Motor Car Advance HYD 0.00 0.00
1070657 Motor Car Advance MUM 0.00 0.00
1070658 Motor Car Advance GNR 0.00 0.00
1070659 Motor Car Advance BLR 0.00 0.00
1070660 Motor Car Advance RBL 0.00 0.00
1070661 Motor Car Advance SLG 0.00 0.00
1070662 Motor Car Advance PTN 0.00 0.00
1070663 Motor Car Advance KNR 0.00 0.00
1070664 Motor Car Advance BPL 0.00 0.00
1070665 Motor Car Advance KGR 0.00 0.00
1070666 Motor Car Advance BBS 0.00 0.00
1070667 Motor Car Advance JDP 0.00 0.00
1070668 HBA Advance HO 2.79 3.06
1070669 HBA Advance DEL -0.14 0.00
1070670 HBA Advance KOL 0.00 0.00
1070671 HBA Advance CHN 0.00 0.00
1070672 HBA Advance HYD 0.00 0.00
1070673 HBA Advance MUM 0.00 0.00
1070674 HBA Advance GNR 0.00 0.00
1070675 HBA Advance BLR 0.00 0.00
1070676 HBA Advance RBL 0.00 0.00
1070677 HBA Advance SLG 0.00 0.00
1070678 HBA Advance PTN 0.00 0.00
1070679 HBA Advance KNR 0.00 0.00
1070680 HBA Advance BPL 0.00 0.00
1070681 HBA Advance KGR 0.00 0.00
1070682 HBA Advance BBS 0.00 0.00
1070683 HBA Advance JDP 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 4.30 5.23

ANNEXURE 19: ADVANCE ON CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1070501 Advance To Contractors 552.93 689.22
1070502 Advance To Construction Agency 4012.31 4417.38
TOTAL 4565.24 5106.60

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ANNEXURE 20: PREPAYMENT Rs. in Lakhs
ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1071301 Prepaid Insurance 57.08 43.70
1071302 Prepaid AMC Charge 5.90 4.98
1071303 Prepaid Others 96.58 74.01
TOTAL 159.56 122.69

ANNEXURE 21: SECURITY PAID Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1071401 Security Paid For Hall Booking 4.01 1.39
1071402 Security Paid For Supply Of Petrol 2.05 1.80
1071403 Security Paid- Electricity Board 157.60 127.60
1071404 Security Paid- Telephone 5.33 5.31
1071405 Other- Security Paid 85.65 90.37
TOTAL 254.64 226.47

ANNEXURE 22: STAFF ADVANCES Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1071801 LTC Advance HO 0.00 0.00
1071802 LTC Advance DEL 0.00 0.05
1071803 LTC Advance KOL 0.00 0.00
1071804 LTC Advance CHN 0.47 0.45
1071805 LTC Advance HYD 0.00 0.36
1071806 LTC Advance MUM 0.00 0.39
1071807 LTC Advance GNR 0.13 0.18
1071808 LTC Advance BLR 0.00 0.00
1071809 LTC Advance RBL 0.00 0.00
1071810 LTC Advance SLG 0.00 0.00
1071811 LTC Advance PTN 0.56 0.43
1071812 LTC Advance KNR 0.00 0.00
1071813 LTC Advance BPL 0.00 0.00
1071814 LTC Advance KGR 0.44 0.00
1071815 LTC Advance BBS 0.35 0.00
1071816 LTC Advance JDP 1.02 0.24
1071817 LTC Advance SNR 0.00 0.00
1071818 LTC Advance 1.38 0.00
1070684 Other Advances HO 22.50 21.47
1070685 Other Advances DEL 5.34 10.40
1070686 Other Advances KOL 1.52 0.51
1070687 Other Advances CHN 0.88 2.00
1070688 Other Advances HYD 0.81 2.85
1070689 Other Advances MUM 2.61 6.05
1070690 Other Advances GNR 0.68 2.50
1070691 Other Advances BLR 0.04 0.00
1070692 Other Advances RBL 0.19 1.50
1070693 Other Advances SLG 0.38 16.56
1070694 Other Advances PTN 13.09 4.35
1070695 Other Advances KNR 10.75 0.00
1070696 Other Advances BPL 1.42 0.55
1070697 Other Advances KGR 5.30 6.48

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY - ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 193

1070698 Other Advances BBS 3.68 5.51
1070699 Other Advances JDP 4.97 6.33
1070700 Other Advances SNR 4.88 1.07
1070703 Medical Advance 32.53 0.00
Other Advances PKL 0.36 0.00
TOTAL 116.27 90.23

ANNEXURE 23: ADVANCES FOR PROJECTS Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1070901 Advances For Projects 55.99 365.94
1071701 Project In Progress 228.85 217.02
TOTAL 284.84 582.96

ANNEXURE 24: OTHER ADVANCES Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1070701 Advances To Parties 155.55 25.53
1070702 Advance Rent 1.67 1.67
1070503 Advance To Suppliers 19.92 7.25
1070504 Advance To Service Provider 13.11 7.96
1070801 Advance To Student 15.61 4.61
1070802 Interest Free Laptop Loan 12.76 0.00
TOTAL 218.63 47.02

ANNEXURE 25: INTEREST ACCURED ON FDR Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1071001 Intererst Accrued On FDR 1876.76 1903.83
1070425 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- BLR
1070426 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- BPL
1070427 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- BBS
1070428 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- CHN
1070429 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 1.56 0.00
Invest EF- DEL
1070430 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 158.20 134.98
Invest EF- GNR
1070431 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- HYD
1070432 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- JDP
1070433 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- KGR
1070434 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- KNR
1070435 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- KOL
1070436 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- MUM

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1070437 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- PTN
1070438 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- RBL
1070439 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- SLG
1070440 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- SNR
1070441 Intt. Accrued on Fixed Deposit/ 0.00 0.00
Invest EF- HO
TOTAL 2036.52 2038.81

ANNEXURE 26: INTEREST ACCURED ON OTHERS Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1071002 Interest Recoverable From Staff 0.00 0.00
1071003 Interest Recoverable From Others 0.10 0.06
TOTAL 0.10 0.06

AANEXURE 27: CLAIMS RECEIVABLES Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1071201 TDS Receivable Up To (2010-11) 23.03 28.15
1071202 TDS Receivable (2011-12) 0.18 0.18
1071203 TDS Receivable (2012-13) 0.33 0.33
1071204 TDS Receivable (2013-14) 4.90 4.90
1071205 TDS Receivable (2014-15) 1.87 3.06
1071206 TDS Receivable (2015-16) 1.12 30.94
1071209 TDS Receivable (2016-17) 38.90 38.90
1071210 TDS Receivable (2017-18) 42.28 42.46
1071211 GST Input CGST 12.03 15.69
1071212 GST Input SGST 12.02 15.68
1071213 GST Input IGST 0.20 0.54
1071214 GST Reverse Charge CGST -1.70 -1.43
1071215 GST Reverse Charge SGST -1.70 -1.43
1071216 GST Reverse Charge IGST 0.00 0.00
1071217 GST Reverse Charge UTGST 0.00 0.00
1071208 Service Tax Recoverable 0.00 8.50
1071207 Other Tax (Recoverable) 61.13 9.83
1071218 TDS Receivable (2018-19) 38.76 38.22
1071219 TDS - CGST Receivable (2018-19) 0.50 0.21
1071220 TDS - SGST Receivable (2018-19) 0.50 0.21
1071221 TDS - IGST Receivable (2018-19) 0.00 48.30
1071222 TDS Receivables (2019-20) 53.69 0.00
1071223 TDS -CGST Receivable (2019-20) 0.01 0.00
1071224 TDS -SGST Receivable (2019-20) 0.01 0.00
1071225 TDS -IGST Receivable (2019-20) 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 288.06 283.25

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ANNEXURE 28: INTER CAMPUS Rs. in Lakhs
ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1071501 NIFT Head Office 2414.82 3890.28
1071502 NIFT Bengaluru -994.38 -1047.39
1071503 NIFT Bhopal 142.50 104.90
1071504 NIFT Bhubaneswar 192.52 206.46
1071505 NIFT Chennai 282.82 268.30
1071506 NIFT Gandhinagar -785.22 -805.47
1071507 NIFT Hyderabad -562.43 -649.84
1071508 NIFT Jodhpur 395.16 400.66
1071509 NIFT kangra 205.39 176.53
1071510 NIFT Kannur 50.45 69.74
1071511 NIFT Kolkata -807.47 -839.54
1071512 NIFT Mumbai 275.68 248.99
1071513 NIFT Delhi -1597.91 -2698.30
1071514 NIFT Patna 383.66 361.51
1071515 NIFT Shillong 127.64 108.54
1071516 NIFT Raebareli 98.92 80.78
1071517 NIFT Project Cell 74.28 69.47
1071518 NIFT Srinagar 95.56 54.85
1071519 NIFT Surat Ext 0.00 0.00
1071520 NIFT HO Group Gratuity Trust -360.56 -486.36
1071521 Nift Panchkula 8.25 0.00
TOTAL -360.32 -485.91

ANNEXURE 29: INVESTMENT Rs. in Lakhs

ACCOUNTS CODES AS PARTICULARS MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 31, 2019
PER TALLY ERP 9
1060101 Investment 0.00 0.00
1071901 LIC Group Gratuity Fund 0.00 0.00
1071902 LIC Group Leave Encashment 4162.64 3253.26
Fund
TOTAL 4162.64 3253.26

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Amit Agarwal & Co. 2nd Floor, Ramdiri House
Chartered Accountant Dadi ji Lane, Boring Road
Lucknow, Chandigarh, Ghaziabad, Patna Patna-800001, Bihar

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF NIFT EMPLOYEES GROUP GRATUITY TRUST

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of NIFT EMPLOYEES GROUP GRATUITY TRUST (“the
Trust”), which comprise the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2020, Income and Expenditure Account and the
Receipt & Payment Account for the year then ended, and a summary of the significant accounting policies and
other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

The Trust’s Management is responsible for the preparation of these financial statements that give a true and fair
view of the financial position, financial performance of the Trust in accordance with the Accounting Standards
applicable to non-corporate entities issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in accordance with the
accounting principles generally accepted in India. This responsibility includes the design, implementation and
maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give
a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our
audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Those Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and the disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Trust’s preparation and fair presentation of the
financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for
the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting
estimates made by the Management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid
financial statements give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in
India;

a) In the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Trust as at 31st March, 2020;

b) In the case of the Income and Expenditure Account, of the loss of the Trust for the year ended on that date;
and

c) In the case of the Receipt and Payment Account, of the Trust for the year ended on that date.

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Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We report that:

a) We have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purposes of our audit.

b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Trust so far as it appears
from our examination of those books.

c) The Balance Sheet, the Income and Expenditure Account, and the Receipt and Payment Account dealt with
by this Report are in agreement with the books of account.

d) In our opinion, the Income and Expenditure Account and the Receipt & Payment Account comply with the
Accounting Standards applicable to non-corporate entities issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
of India.

e) In addition to the above, we would like to report that NIFT EMPLOYEES GROUP GRATUITY TRUST is required
to obtain separate PAN from Income Tax Department, as this entity is registered under India Trust Act vide
Certificate No IN-Dl63927024439038P dated 30th day of March 2017.

Date: 26th of Aug 2020

For Amit Agarwal & Co.
Place: New Delhi
Chartered Accountants
FRN: 008359C

Sd/-
(CA. ANKIT KUMAR)
Partner
Membership No. 432749
UDIN: 20432749AAAABS7710

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NIFT EMPLOYEES GROUP GRATUITY TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2020

Rs. in lakhs
LIABILITIES Current Previous ASSETS Current Previous
Year Year Year Year
2019-20 2018-19 2019-20 2018-19
Gratuity Account (Liabilities) Gratuity Account
(Investment)
Opening Balance 4,585.37 4,949.13 Closing Balance of 4,733.20 4,013.84
PAV Investment
Add: Contribution payable 448.39 616.37 Amount receivable 448.39 538.44
from NIFT
Campuses
Less: Transfer of Contribution (137.85) (1,239.49) Balance at Bank 15.46 33.09
Received to Respective Units
Less: Adjustment as per (12.52) 0.00
Acturial Report
Add: Excess of Income over 313.66 259.36
Expenditure during the year
TOTAL 5,197.06 4,585.37 TOTAL 5,197.06 4,585.37

For Amit Agarwal & Co.

Chartered Accountants For NIFT Employees Group Gratuity Trust
FRN: 008359C

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
(CA. Ankit Kumar) Shantmanu Suhail Anwar B. K. Pandey Syed Ashraf
Partner Director General Director (Admin) Director (F&A) Registrar/OSD (Estt.)

Membership No. 432749

Place: New Delhi
Date: 26th of Aug 2020
UDIN:20432749AAAABS7710

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NIFT EMPLOYEES GROUP GRATUITY TRUST
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST MARCH 2020

Rs. in lakhs
EXPENDITURE Current Year Previous INCOME Current Previous
2019-20 Year Year Year
2018-19 2019-20 2018-19
Administration & Other Interest Earned/
Charges Accrued on
Investment
Mortality Charges (MOC) 9.65 9.31 MFR For the Period 22.53 17.64
Pol Admin Charges (PAC) 0.84 0.84 AIR For the Period 326.38 255.78
Fund Management Charges 20.78 16.43
Service Tax on MOC, PAC & FMC 5.63 4.78 Interest Earned/
Accrued on Bank
Account
Bank Charges 0.00 0.00 Union Bank of India 1.66 8.62
Other Income
Excess of Income over 313.66 259.36 Prior Period Income 0.00 8.68
Expenditure transferred to
Balance Sheet
TOTAL 350.56 290.72 TOTAL 350.56 290.72

For Amit Agarwal & Co.
Chartered Accountants For NIFT Employees Group Gratuity Trust
FRN: 008359C

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
(CA. Ankit Kumar) Shantmanu Suhail Anwar B. K. Pandey Syed Ashraf
Partner Director General Director (Admin) Director (F&A) Registrar/OSD (Estt.)

Membership No. 432749

Place: New Delhi
Date: 26th of Aug 2020
UDIN:20432749AAAABS7710

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NIFT EMPLOYEES GROUP GRATUITY TRUST
RECEIPT & PAYMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST MARCH 2020

Rs. in lakhs
RECEIPT Current Previous PAYMENT Current Previous
Year Year Year Year
2019-20 2018-19 2019-20 2018-19
Opening Balance 3,015.16 2,762.83 Expenses/Charges
paid
Contribution made to Gratuity 545.21 1,085.12 MOC Charges 9.65 9.31
Trust by NIFT Campuses during
the Year
PAC Charges 0.84 0.84
Claim Received from LIC 132.64 58.73
Interest Earned/Accrued on Fund Management 20.78 16.43
Investment Charges
MFR For the Period 22.53 17.64 Service Tax on MOC, 5.63 4.78
PAC & FMC
AIR For the Period 326.38 255.78 Bank Charges 0.00 0.00
Interest Earned/Accrued on 1.66 8.62 Payment to LIC 545.21 1,083.46
bank Account Gratuity Trust
Prior Period Income Gratuity claim paid/ 151.92 58.73
settled during the
year
Closing Balance 3,309.54 3,015.16
(Accumulated
contribution made
by NIFT to LIC Group
Gratuity Investment)
TOTAL 4,043.58 4,188.72 TOTAL 4,043.58 4,188.72

For Amit Agarwal & Co.

Chartered Accountants For NIFT Employees Group Gratuity Trust
FRN: 008359C

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
(CA. Ankit Kumar) Shantmanu Suhail Anwar B. K. Pandey Syed Ashraf
Partner Director General Director (Admin) Director (F&A) Registrar/OSD (Estt.)

Membership No. 432749

Place: New Delhi
Date: 26th of Aug 2020
UDIN:20432749AAAABS7710

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NIFT EMPLOYEES GROUP GRATUITY TRUST
Significant Accounting Policies & Notes to accounts for the year ended 31st March 2020

1. Basis of preparation of financial statements: The financial statement of Trust has been prepared in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) under the historical cost convention, on
accrual basis and the applicable accounting standards issued by “The Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India (ICAI).

2. Revenue Recognition: Incomeof the Trust has been recognized in accordance with Accounting Standard 9
and accounted for in the books of accounts on accrual basis.

3. Investment: Long-term investments are stated as per report submitted by LIC.The investments of the Trust
have been made in New Group Gratuity Cash Accumulation Scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India
(LIC).

The interest on investment has also been included (reinvested) in investment value of the current financial
year as per gratuity scheme.

4. Interest on Investment: The interest income on investment has been reinvested in Investment of Trust.

5. Expenditure: Expenses are accounted for on accrual basis as per fund statement submitted by LIC.

6. Employee’s benefit (Gratuity): The Trust account for its liability for future Gratuity benefits based on the
actuarial valuation as at the date of Balance Sheet using the projected unit credit method in accordance with
applicable Accounting Standard 15 issued by ICAI as per statement submitted by LIC.

7. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assets: Provisions involving substantial degree of
estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and
it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are
disclosed in notes. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

8. The figures in financial statementhave been shown in rupees in lakhs. For this purpose, the figures have been
rounded off to near lakh with two decimal points.

9. Corresponding figures for previous year presented have been regrouped, where necessary, to conform to the
current year classification.

For Amit Agarwal & Co.

Chartered Accountants For NIFT Employees Group Gratuity Trust
FRN: 008359C

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-
(CA. Ankit Kumar) Shantmanu Suhail Anwar B. K. Pandey Syed Ashraf
Partner Director General Director (Admin) Director (F&A) Registrar/OSD (Estt.)

Membership No. 432749

Place: New Delhi
Date: 26th of Aug 2020
UDIN:20432749AAAABS7710

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BENGALURU Col. Subroto Biswas

BHOPAL
Ms. Susan Thomas, IRS
Campus Director Campus Director
Prrf. Dr. Sanjeev S. Malage Prof. Sameer Sood
Joint Director (I/c) Joint Director (I/c)

NIFT Campus NIFT Campus

No. 21st, 16th Cross Street M P Bhoj (Open) University
27th Main Road, Sector 1 Campus,
HSR Layout, Bengaluru — 560 102
Kolar Road,
(Karnataka)
T: (080) 22552550 to 55 Bhopal- 462016 (MP)
F: (080) 22552566 T: (0755) 2493636/736
F: (0755) 2493635

Mr. Shovan Krishna Sahu, IRS Prof. Dr. Anitha M. Manohar

CHENNAI
BHUBANESWAR

Campus Director Campus Director

Dr. Goutam Saha Mr. B. Narasimhan
Joint Director (I/c) Joint Director

NIFT Campus NIFT Campus,

IDCO Plot No-24 Rajiv Gandhi Salai Taramani,
Opp. KIIT School of Mgmt. Chennai - 600 113
Chandaka Industrial Estate, Tamil Nadu
Bhubaneswar — 751024, Odisha Tel: +91-44-22542759
T: (0674) 2305700, 2305701 Fax: +91-44-22542769
F: 0674-2305710

Prof. Monika Aggarwal

KANNUR

KOLKATA

Dr. Puneet Sood

Campus Director Campus Director
Mr. Khushal Jangid
Joint Director
NIFT Campus
Dharmasala, Mangattuparamba,
NIFT Campus
Kannur - 670 562 (Kerala)
Plot No. 3B, Block - LA,
T: (0497) 2784780-86
SEC-Ill, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata-700106, West Bengal
T: (033) 23358872, 23358351,
23357332
F: (033) 23355734

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Mr. Vijay Kumar Mantri, IAS

HYDERABAD
GANDHINAGAR Prof. Dr. Ajit Khare
Campus Director Campus Director
Mr. S.P. Singh Prof. Dr. G H S Prasad
Joint Director Joint Director (I/c)

NIFT Campus NIFT Campus

GH - 0 Road, Behind Info City, Opposite Hi-tech City,
Near DAICT Cyberabad Post,
Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat Madhapur, Hyderabad-500 081
T: (079) 23265000, 23240832, Telangana
23240834 T: (040) 23110841/42/43,
F: (079) 23240772 23110630.
F (040) 23114536

Dr. Vijaya Deshmukh Mr. Aakash Dewangan, IRS

JODHPUR

Campus Director
Mr. Anil Kumar
KANGRA Campus Director

Joint Director
NIFT Campus
NIFT Campus Chheb, Kangra-176001,
Karwar, Jodhpur - 342 037, Himachal Pradesh
Rajasthan T: (01892) 263872
T: (0291)- 2659558, 2659556 F: (01892) 260871
F: (0291) 2659556

Mr. D. K. Rangra
PATNA

Mr. Sanjay Shrivastava

PANCHKULA

Joint Director Campus Director

NIFT Campus
Govt. Polytechnic Campus, NIFT Campus
Sector 26 Mithapur Farms,
Panchkula, 134116 Patna -800001 (Bihar)
Haryana T: (0612) 2340032/64/54
F: (0612) 2360078, 2366835

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Dr. Bharat Sah Prof. Dr. Pavan Godiawala
RAEBARELI

MUMBAI
Campus Director Campus Director
Mr. Akhil Sahai Mr. Brijesh Madhukar Deore
Joint Director Joint Director

NIFT Campus NIFT Campus

Doorbhash Nagar, Plot no 15, Sector 4,Kharghar,
Sector - I, Navi Mumbai - 410210
Raebareli - 229 010 (UP) (Maharashtra)
T: (0535) 2702422/31 T: (022) 27747000, 27747100
F: (0535) 2702423/24/29 F: (022) 27745386

Prof. Dr. Vandana Narang Dr. Arindam Das

NEW DELHI

SHILLONG
Campus Director (I/c) Campus Director
Mr. Mrinal Sajwan
NIFT Campus Joint Director (I/c)
Hauz Khas,
Near Gulmohar Park NIFT Campus
New Delhi - 110016 Umsawli, Mawpat,
T: (011) 26867704, 26542149, Shillong – 793012,
26542214 Meghalaya
F: (011) 26542151 T: (0364) 2590240, 2591492

Dr. Javid Ahmad Wani

SRINAGAR (J&K)

Campus Director
Mr. S K Jha
Joint Director

NIFT Campus
SIDCO, Electronic Complex,
Rangreth, Srinagar- 191132 (J&K)
T. 0914 2300994/95

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