NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR BHIWANDI PROCESSORS

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit organized a Half Day Seminar on “New Opportunities for Bhiwandi Processors” in Bhiwandi on August 26, 2010. The Chief Guest was Mr. S. Balaraju, Jt. Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India and the Guest of Honour was Mr. Vinod Khetrapal, Director, Bombay Crimpers Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. V. C. Gupte, Chairman, TAI, Mumbai Unit welcomed the Chief Guest Mr. S. Balaraju, Jt. Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Guest of Honour Mr. Vinod Khetrapal, Director, Bombay Crimpers Pvt. Ltd., speakers and delegates.

Mr. C. Bose, President, TAI, Mumbai delivered the presidential address and highlighted the importance of the present event.

Mr. Arun K. Narkar, Jt. Hon. Secretary, TAI, Mumbai Unit and Convener of the seminar gave the brief of the event and said in his speech that inspired by Govt.’s initiation of Textile Clusters Development program, TAI, Mumbai Unit organized Seminars in Tarapur, Vapi and now in Bhiwandi clusters. The main aim to organize Seminar at Bhiwandi was Technical Upgradation in processing and bringing awareness to global challenges, pollution control / eco norms and safety. Topics of the papers presented were decided after discussion with Senior Technicians in Bhiwandi keeping in mind the need of this region.

Mr. Vinod Khetrapal, Director, Bombay Crimpers Pvt. Ltd. while addressing the gathering expressed his happiness being Vice President of Bhiwandi Textile Processors Association for the seminar organized by TAI, Mumbai Unit for the benefit of textile processors in Bhiwandi. It gives opportunities to have interactions with technicians as well as dyestuffs & chemicals manufacturers in order to solve their technical problems and to improve quality to required standards. He expressed his desire to have regular such seminars and advised processors to take benefit of this. Bhiwandi is potential territory for shirting and there is lot of scope for infrastructure / ecological improvement.

Mr. S. Balaraju, Jt. Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India in his inaugural address said that competency development is crucial for survival in today’s competition in textile processing industry. Lack of proper infrastructure in Bhiwandi Cluster, there is need for modernization of processing machines and technical upgradation to stand against upcoming challenges. Govt. has already brought some schemes for development of processing industry. Technological Upgradation Fund (TUF) Scheme amounting Rs. 8000 /- crore for 8 years is closed as completed within three years. The Ministry of Textiles has launched a scheme “Integrated Skill Development Scheme” with the primary mandate of enhancing, supporting Institutions to build capacity for skill development. The average cost per trainee (for the government) to be borne through the Scheme would be approximately Rs.7300/-. The Govt will meet 75% of the total cost of the project, and balance 25% would be met from Fee/ Industry Contribution.

Mr. Balaraju specified that association like TAI should have joint venture with Govt. for training program in Bhiwandi to take benefit of skill development scheme. Mr. Balaraju also brought to the notice that Coimbatore Cluster is running 50% efficiency due to effluent pollution problem. According to Mr. Balaraju, there are 4500 processing units all over India having no registered association. There should be region wise textile associations to take care of regional problems.

In all, there were 7 technical papers presented during the seminar.

Mr. Errol Fernandes, Asst. Manager, Business Development (Exhaust), DyStar India Pvt. Ltd. presented the paper on New Developments in Cotton Yarn Dyeing. He emphasised on less water concept in dyeing cotton yarn with higher RFT, effecting less effluent load and reduced chemicals consumption and CO2 emissions to protect environment.

Mr. Chirag Panchigar, Product Manager (Polyester Dyes), Colourtex Industries Ltd. made presentation on One Bath Dyeing of Polyester / CDP Blended fabric. He narrated factors such as properties of CDP and polyester fibres, ionic nature of process auxiliaries, efficient pretreatment, proper dye selection and optimized dyeing cycle which should be considered to get faultless single bath dyeing of polyester / CDP blended fabric.

Mr. Parag Kamde, General Manager Sales-West, CHT (India) Pvt. Ltd. presented the paper on Value added finishes for Cotton and Blended Fabrics. Mr. Kamde has talked about different speciality finishes which adds asthetic as well as technical values to cotton and its blended fabric.

Mr. Pravin More, Dy. General Manager (Tech. & Mktg.), Jaysynth Impex Ltd. made the presentation on Water Source / Crisis and New Technology in Dyeing and Printing. Mr. More has discussed importance of water quality and its usage in processing to implement water conservation and water effluent produces during different stages in processing. He has also suggested to implement novel technology of dyeing and printing to minimize effluent load.

Mr. Pranav Gayatri, General Manager, Sales – West and Head of Dyeing Auxiliary, Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd. made the presentation on Pollution Control and Eco Friendly Products. Mr. Gayatri specified the importance of pollution Control and Eco friendly products based on 4 Es i.e. Ecology, Economy, Efficiency and Environment.

Mr. G. V. Kakde, Retired Jt. Director Industries, ICC, Dept. Industrial Safety & Health, Govt. of Maharashtra explained about Safety in Textile Processing Industry. Mr. Kakde have in his talk given awareness and importance of safety in textile processing to avoid accidents during various processes. He has detailed about precautions to be taken with respect to mechanical, chemicals and fire hazards with advice to adopt safe policies.

Mr. V. C. Gupte, Head–Colour Business, Advanced Graphic Systems made the presentation on Importance of Computer Colour Matchings. Mr. Gupte elaborated how colour matching system works? Its basuc applications and various benefits of Computer Colour Matchings at laboratory, production and company levels as well as its economic benefits.

There was good interaction between participants, who posed many questions to the speakers and same were answered very promptly by them. The organizers of the seminar were happy to note that the objectives of the seminar are fully achieved.

At the end, Mr. A. V. Mantri, Hon. Secretary, TAI, Mumbai Unit proposed a vote of the thanks.

The Seminar was grand success and was attended by over 150 participants.