Union Textile Minister Piyush Goyal reviewed key consultancy and developmental projects being implemented by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). He insisted NIFT to expedite the progress in each project so that the desired outcomes reach the public and industries soon.
In the review meeting, it was also highlighted that NIFT needs to come up with initiatives to introduce hybrid online courses, short-term and skill development courses to expand its reach.
NIFT is currently undertaking important projects that include National Sizing Survey of India, VisionXT – Trend Insight and Forecasting Lab, NIFT Design Incubators, Pratibha – A digital platform for Rural Businesses, USTAAD, Centre of Excellence for Khadi, Craft Cluster Initiative, The Respositories – Textiles and Craft (RTC) Project.
Upendra Prasad Singh, Secretary, MoT was also present in the meeting.
Projects like National Sizing Survey of India and VisionXT– Trend Insight and Forecasting Lab could provide a big boost to our apparel exports.
The Minister asked NIFT to explore new possibilities that have opened in the post-COVID world.
Had an enriching interaction with NIFT alumni engaged in the Handloom & Handicrafts sector.
Brainstormed ideas on making India the fashion capital of the world and empowering our country’s artisans & weavers, who are the true flag bearers of our culture & craft heritage. pic.twitter.com/wkXH7n1eW1
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) February 9, 2022
Appreciating the craft cluster initiative, as part of which student undertakes projects with artisans at the grassroots level, the Minister said that each NIFT student could adopt an artisan, which would go a long way in diversifying the products and improving both the quality and the processes of artisans.
He, however, asked NIFT to expedite the progress in each project so that the desired outcomes reach the public and industries soon. The Minister also asked for exploring the possibility of converging some of the projects with similar existing projects.
Shantmanu, DG NIFT gave an overall review and informed that in addition to imparting world-class fashion education NIFT also executes various consultancy projects. He gave a presentation on eight such projects.
