New Delhi: Fashion trends, product design, innovative packaging, high quality of goods and services and high exports are going to determine India’s success story in the future, said Union Textiles minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday while chairing the ‘National Workshop on Convergence of Five Institutes’ held in New Delhi.
New Delhi: Fashion trends, product design, innovative packaging, high quality of goods and services and high exports are going to determine India’s success story in the future, said Union Textiles minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday while chairing the ‘National Workshop on Convergence of Five Institutes’ held in New Delhi.
The unique initiative to bring about convergence of the five institutes under the ministry of textiles and commerce and industry was initiated in 2022. The collaboration between five Institutes namely, Indian Institute of Packaging (IPP), National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), National Institute of Design (NID), Footwear Design and Development (FDDI) and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), has the ability to build a more dynamic and integrated national design and business education ecosystem that benefits students, industries, and society as a whole.
The unique initiative to bring about convergence of the five institutes under the ministry of textiles and commerce and industry was initiated in 2022. The collaboration between five Institutes namely, Indian Institute of Packaging (IPP), National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), National Institute of Design (NID), Footwear Design and Development (FDDI) and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), has the ability to build a more dynamic and integrated national design and business education ecosystem that benefits students, industries, and society as a whole.
The convergence will lead to integration of knowledge, techniques, and expertise from multiple fields will facilitate transdisciplinary integration among different unique institutions in tune with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020.
The convergence will lead to integration of knowledge, techniques, and expertise from multiple fields will facilitate transdisciplinary integration among different unique institutions in tune with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020.
Piyush Goyal said that India’s transformational journey since 2014 under the leadership of the prime minister Narendra Modi is now recognised globally, and drew attention to Morgan Stanley research report which also recognizes how India has emerged as a key driver for Asian and global growth.
Piyush Goyal said that India’s transformational journey since 2014 under the leadership of the prime minister Narendra Modi is now recognised globally, and drew attention to Morgan Stanley research report which also recognizes how India has emerged as a key driver for Asian and global growth.
The minister noted the recently released high GDP growth estimates for FY 2023-24 and attributed it to the visionary guidance of the prime minister. Goyal said that these high estimates make every Indian proud as it’s a recognition of the efforts made by the Government over the last 9 years across the world.
The minister noted the recently released high GDP growth estimates for FY 2023-24 and attributed it to the visionary guidance of the prime minister. Goyal said that these high estimates make every Indian proud as it’s a recognition of the efforts made by the Government over the last 9 years across the world.
Goyal appreciated the presentations given in the workshop by the participants and urged the concerned Ministries to work towards implementation of the ideas in the presentation within allocated timelines. He said that the ideas deliberated upon in the workshop must be given proper shape and implemented for effective utilisation of such workshops.
Goyal appreciated the presentations given in the workshop by the participants and urged the concerned Ministries to work towards implementation of the ideas in the presentation within allocated timelines. He said that the ideas deliberated upon in the workshop must be given proper shape and implemented for effective utilisation of such workshops.
The minister said that the National Education Policy 2020 aims to change the mindset pertaining to education by changing the curriculum and making it more inclusive and dynamic. He said that the Policy encourages critical thinking amongst the students to help them in their career.
The minister said that the National Education Policy 2020 aims to change the mindset pertaining to education by changing the curriculum and making it more inclusive and dynamic. He said that the Policy encourages critical thinking amongst the students to help them in their career.
He said that the convergence initiative of the five institutes under the ministry of textiles and commerce and industry will not only strengthen the institutes but also the Industry academia partnership. He said that this will result in the institutes’ success story being determined by minimal strict government interference as self sufficiency is the best module for success.
He said that the convergence initiative of the five institutes under the ministry of textiles and commerce and industry will not only strengthen the institutes but also the Industry academia partnership. He said that this will result in the institutes’ success story being determined by minimal strict government interference as self sufficiency is the best module for success.
Goyal said that higher intake must be explored in these institutions as there is a huge demand for designers, fashion specialists, etc. He said that the institutes must work towards developing skills related to finance, entrepreneurship, personality development, ability to face challenges in life, etc. amongst their students.
Goyal said that higher intake must be explored in these institutions as there is a huge demand for designers, fashion specialists, etc. He said that the institutes must work towards developing skills related to finance, entrepreneurship, personality development, ability to face challenges in life, etc. amongst their students.
The minister also suggested that credit systems can be developed amongst these institutions to provide more flexibility for students to move from one institution to another and offer dual degree courses.
The minister also suggested that credit systems can be developed amongst these institutions to provide more flexibility for students to move from one institution to another and offer dual degree courses.
Goyal highlighted the role played by the alumni of these institutions with respect to donation, faculty, mentorship, etc. He stressed upon the need to focus on better placements from these institutes. He also suggested enhanced engagement with the industry for better overall development of the institutes and also offering curriculum which can help the students in the workplaces.
Goyal highlighted the role played by the alumni of these institutions with respect to donation, faculty, mentorship, etc. He stressed upon the need to focus on better placements from these institutes. He also suggested enhanced engagement with the industry for better overall development of the institutes and also offering curriculum which can help the students in the workplaces.