NITRA (Northern India Textile Research Association), Ghaziabad, was visited today by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, who took the time to inspect the milkweed (Aak) crop growing on campus. He commended NITRA’s groundbreaking research into this natural fibre, calling it a potential revolution for India’s textile sector. Singh also highlighted that milkweed is a “smart-age” fibre, adding that NITRA has already transferred the technology to several leading companies and is in talks with others to adopt it.
During this visit, Giriraj Singh formally dedicated India’s first Manikin Flame Test System, installed at NITRA, Ghaziabad, to the nation and the industry. Speaking about the newly installed Manikin Flame Test System, the Minister said that it will benefit not only the textile industry but also the steel, oil, gas, petroleum, railways, and chemical sectors. This testing system will help protect the lives of workers in high-risk environments.
Dr. M. S. Parmar, Director General, NITRA added that this technology strengthens the importance of protective clothing and helps determine the exact type of protective wear required for different industries.
In conclusion, the Union minister urged the industries to develop more Milkweed-based products and take forward NITRA’s research in India and abroad. All industrial sectors are also encouraged to utilize the Manikin Flame Test Facility and other services offered by the Centre of Excellence in Protective Textiles, NITRA, under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
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