Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association
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The Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (commonly known as ATIRA) is an autonomous non-profit association for textile research located in the Navarangpura
area of Ahmedabad
, India
. It is the largest association for textile research & allied industries in India. Established on December 13, 1947 and started in 1949, ATIRA was recognized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
. It was later linked to the Ministry of Textiles.
The idea of ATIRA was conceived by Vikram Sarabhai
, Kasturbhai Lalbhai
and Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar
. The foundation stone for the ATIRA complex was laid by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
on 1 November 1950 which was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on completion on April 10, 1954. The architect
of the ATIRA building is Achyut Kanvinde. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai served as its first honorary director.
, Weaving
, Process Houses and Composite Textile Units and 53 are manufacturers of fibres, dyes, chemicals, instruments, equipments and machinery.
ATIRA is financed by four sources - Annual Subscription from member units, income from the services it has rendered, sponsored research from the Industry, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Information Technology and other agencies like the Gujarat State Government. Grant aid
is also provided by the Government of India.
At present the Association has a total membership of 91 units spread all over India. This consists of 10 original or privileged members units and 81 Associate Members units.
The Director of ATIRA is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization.
The current Director of ATIRA is Dr. A. K. Sharma.
, Physical Research Laboratory
and Gujarat University
. It has a 2,72,000-square-metre campus which has a plant coverage of over 1,000 trees. This has made it a popular spot for morning walks and jogging among local residents.
Navarangpura
Navarangpura is an area in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India.The following well known educational and research institutions are located in Navarangpura:* Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association...
area of Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is the largest association for textile research & allied industries in India. Established on December 13, 1947 and started in 1949, ATIRA was recognized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
. It was later linked to the Ministry of Textiles.
Establishment
Vikram Sarabhai
Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai was an Indian physicist. He is considered to be the father of the Indian space program; legendary Homi Bhabha’s successor as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission; and was as at home in the world of the arts as in his favourite laboratory. His interests were vast and...
, Kasturbhai Lalbhai
Kasturbhai Lalbhai
Kasturbhai Lalbhai was an Indian industrialist. He was widely perceived as a nationalist businessman akin to G. D. Birla.- Early life :...
and Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar
Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar
Sir Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar, OBE, FRS was a well-known Indian scientist.-Early life:Bhatnagar was born in Shahpur, now in Pakistan...
. The foundation stone for the ATIRA complex was laid by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was an Indian barrister and statesman, one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding fathers of India...
on 1 November 1950 which was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India
Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament...
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on completion on April 10, 1954. The architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
of the ATIRA building is Achyut Kanvinde. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai served as its first honorary director.
Membership and funding
Membership in ATIRA is voluntary. ATIRA has 146 member units in both India and abroad. Of these 93 are Ginning, SpinningSpinning (textiles)
Spinning is a major industry. It is part of the textile manufacturing process where three types of fibre are converted into yarn, then fabric, then textiles. The textiles are then fabricated into clothes or other artifacts. There are three industrial processes available to spin yarn, and a...
, Weaving
Weaving
Weaving is a method of fabric production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth. The other methods are knitting, lace making and felting. The longitudinal threads are called the warp and the lateral threads are the weft or filling...
, Process Houses and Composite Textile Units and 53 are manufacturers of fibres, dyes, chemicals, instruments, equipments and machinery.
ATIRA is financed by four sources - Annual Subscription from member units, income from the services it has rendered, sponsored research from the Industry, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Information Technology and other agencies like the Gujarat State Government. Grant aid
Grant (money)
Grants are funds disbursed by one party , often a Government Department, Corporation, Foundation or Trust, to a recipient, often a nonprofit entity, educational institution, business or an individual. In order to receive a grant, some form of "Grant Writing" often referred to as either a proposal...
is also provided by the Government of India.
Administration
ATIRA's governing council consists of 17 members. It consists of 5 elected members from the industry, including the Chairman, 3 nominated members from various departments of Government of India and 3 scientists as designated members. In addition to these a representative from the associate members and the president of the Ahmedabad Textile Mills Association are also the members of the council. The 4 Directors of Cotton Textile Research Associations are ex-officio members including the Director of ATIRA.At present the Association has a total membership of 91 units spread all over India. This consists of 10 original or privileged members units and 81 Associate Members units.
The Director of ATIRA is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization.
The current Director of ATIRA is Dr. A. K. Sharma.
Location
ATIRA is situated close to many prominent research and educational institutions like Indian Institute of Management AhmedabadIndian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad , better known as IIM Ahmedabad or simply IIM-A, is a business school located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is the second Indian Institute of Management to be established, in 1961.-History:...
, Physical Research Laboratory
Physical Research Laboratory
The Physical Research Laboratory is a national Research Institute for space and allied sciences, supported mainly by Department of Space, Government of India. This research laboratory has ongoing research programmes in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Sciences and Aeronomy, Earth Sciences,...
and Gujarat University
Gujarat University
The Gujarat University is the statewide institution affiliating many reputed colleges across the state of Gujarat, India. It has been given a B++ ranking by National Assessment and Accreditation Council .-History:...
. It has a 2,72,000-square-metre campus which has a plant coverage of over 1,000 trees. This has made it a popular spot for morning walks and jogging among local residents.