The Textile Association (India) is the foremost largest textile professional body of India, striving for the growth of India’s largest single Textile Industry and also largest in the world textiles. It is established before 73 years in the year 1939 with 126 founding members and as on today the Association has more than 23000 strong memberships with 26 affiliated Units, spread throughout the lengt
h and breadth of the country. Our Roles
The Textile Association (India) provides for professional growth of technologists managers, traders, researchers, entrepreneurs, teachers and consultants on the Indian textile scene. It caters to the needs of all fibers, products and all sectors of the Indian industry. TAI organizes Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Refresher Courses and Exhibitions of textiles and allied machines for the benefits of the members serving the textile industry. These activities are held throughout the country with the help of all 27 federal Units, which are autonomous in the activities. The Textile Association (India) has some major role of the activities such as:
Organization of lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences to disseminate useful information on topics of current interest to different segments of the industry. Publication of a journal of Textile Association (JTA) devoted to new work in applied industrial research in all areas of textiles, for members and subscribers. Publication of low cost booklets and books of practical value to the practicing professionals, technologists and managers in the Indian Textile Industry. Award of Fellowship (FTA) and Associateship (ATA) to recognize the capability and the contribution of members and also the award of Graduate Membership (GMTA). The Association for the achievement and the contribution to the growth & development of the Textile Industry awards the award of Fellowship (FTA) by application to suitable candidates approved by the appointed committee of the Association. National level reorganization of just two individuals each year by awarding one Honorary Membership to the eminent individual for their contribution towards the growth of textile industry and one Honorary Fellowship to the eminent scientist & researchers for significant contribution in academic field. Award of National level Service Gold Medal to an individual member of Office Bearers in recognition of their services and awards of two individual members in recognition of their services to the Association at Unit level. Awarded to the author of the best textile book written during the year. Recommendation of policy alternatives to the Government of India and to the Industry at appropriate times. Organization of socio-cultural activities as local level events in each Unit of the association.
