16 April 2026, Kolkata
Dr S. N. Jha, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Engineering), ICAR visited ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, Kolkata, today. During his visit, he inaugurated the newly constructed elevator facility at the institute premises. The occasion was attended by Dr D. B. Shakyawar, Director, ICAR-NINEFT, Heads of Divisions, staff members, and CPWD officials.
Dr Jha appreciated the efforts of the Institute in realizing this long-awaited facility and noted that it would greatly benefit employees, retired personnel, and visitors, particularly the elderly. In his address, he emphasized the importance of cohesion, dedication, timeliness, and accountability for enhancing institutional visibility and performance.
An interaction meeting with the staff was held subsequently, wherein Dr Shakyawar highlighted the achievements of the Institute and acknowledged the continued guidance and support from ICAR Headquarters.
A post-lunch brainstorming session on ‘New Age Fibres: Present Status and Future Perspectives’ was jointly organized by ICAR-NINFET and The Indian Natural Fibre Society.
Technical presentations were delivered on fibre mechanization and robotics, and value addition and processing of new-age fibres.
The Institute also showcased its innovation in developing a jute–cotton blended linen-inspired fabric through an advanced cottonization process, producing yarns up to 30S Ne and a lightweight, breathable 100 GSM fabric suitable for apparel. This technology, jointly developed with ICAR-CIRCOT, has been successfully scaled up at Arvind Limited.
On this occasion, two Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) were signed between M/s Farmdo Private Limited, Noida and ICAR-NINFET for (i) licensing the production of vegan leather products from pineapple and banana fibres, and (ii) establishment of a Common Facility Centre (CFC) for fibre extraction from pineapple and banana.
(Source: ICAR- National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, Kolkata)
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