Noted Textile Scientist Dr. M S Parmar Appointed Director General of NITRA

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Noted Textile Scientist Dr. M S Parmar Appointed Director General of NITRA

Dr. M. S. Parmar, one of India’s distinguished textile scientists, has been appointed as the Director General of the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad, effective May 8, 2025. Having previously served as the Director, he will continue to lead the organization's academic arm, NITRA Technical Campus (NTC), fostering excellence in textile education and innovation.

With an illustrious career spanning over 32 years at NITRA, Dr. Parmar has earned recognition as a visionary in textile chemistry, protective textiles, unconventional fibres and textile quality control. His remarkable contributions to the field include - completing 28 government and industry-sponsored research projects, filing 15 patents (including 5 granted), and mentoring 48 students across various academic levels.

Dr. Parmar’s impressive academic contributions includes 140 technical presentations, 137 journal publications and authoring or co-authoring 17 books. His recent breakthrough in thermal layers for extreme cold climate clothing has garnered national acclaim, earning personal commendations from PM Shri Narendra Modi and Textile Minister Shri Giriraj Singh.

In recognition of his contributions to the textile sector, he was honored with the prestigious “Hon. F.T.A.” award by the Textile Association of India for 2022-23.

Under his leadership, NITRA is expected to enter a new era of innovation, research and industry collaboration, reinforcing India’s global standing in textile industry and advancement.

Dr. M. S. Parmar, one of India’s distinguished textile scientists, has been appointed as the Director General of the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad, effective May 8, 2025.

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