13 May, Mumbai 2025
Celebrated textile scientist M. S. Parmar has been appointed Director General of NITRA (Northern India Textile Research Association), effective May 8, 2025. A respected figure in the textile research ecosystem, Parmar has also taken charge of the NITRA Technical Campus (NTC), the academic wing of the institute.
Parmar has been with NITRA for 32 years, contributing significantly across domains like Textile Chemistry, Technical Textiles, and Quality Control. His impressive record includes 28 R&D projects, 15 patent filings (with 5 granted), 137 journal publications, and mentoring 48 scholars at doctoral and graduate levels.
His thought leadership has shaped numerous industry innovations and research directions.
His pioneering research on high-performance thermal clothing for cold climates won acclaim at national and international levels.
This work drew personal recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, further affirming his influence on India’s textile innovation landscape.
In 2023, he received the prestigious Honorary Fellowship from the Textile Association of India (Hon F T A). With his vast experience and forward-thinking approach, Parmar is poised to guide NITRA’s strategic direction in fostering advanced, sustainable textile technologies.
