The India International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society, popularly known as India ITME Society, completed a milestone for the textile engineering sector in Mumbai amidst a high gathering of industry tycoons with the 3 rd edition of ITME Technical Awards 2025.
Led by Mr. Ketan Sanghvi, Chairman & Member of the Steering Committee of India ITME Society, the event brought together senior industry leaders, policy makers, academicians’ technologists and Ms. Roop Rashi Mahapatra, IA & AS, Chief Executive Officer, Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Government of India underlined the rising national emphasis on innovation, skills and advanced manufacturing in textiles. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ketan Sanghvi, Chairman & Member of the Steering Committee, India ITME Society, said, “The applications we received this year clearly reflect the bright future of the textile engineering industry in India. Young innovators are leading the way with fresh ideas, strong passion, and a start-up mindset. At India ITME Society, we are proud to offer a platform that helps these innovative minds turn their dreams into reality.”
Ms. Roop Rashi Mahapatra, IA & AS, Chief Executive Officer, Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Government of India, said “Khadi and traditional industries should not be seen with a philanthropic lens.
They are powerful engines of growth. When tradition is combined with modern technology and design, it creates sustainable livelihoods, stronger enterprises and inclusive development across the value chain”. Mr. Neeraj Jain, Joint Managing Director, Vardhman Textiles, added “With rapid shifts in cotton sourcing,
fabric innovation and global demand, the textile industry needs sharper technical insights.
Mr. Edward Menezes, Executive Chairman, Rossari Biotech Limited, said “My passion is to build a design-led company and marketplace that can stand on its own strength. While industry support from media, society, and exhibitions is important, true success comes from vision, consistency, and belief in the power of design.”
Ms Swati Pandey, VCMD of Maharashtra Airport Development company, said “Technology alone will not take us to the next level. What we need is innovation, a new way of thinking, and the courage to break out of old patterns. Today, AI has become the third partner in our journey, helping industry move faster and smarter.”
India ITME Technical Awards 2025 Supported by Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India & Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt of India & Powered by SBI recognised individuals, companies and students for outstanding contributions to textile engineering, innovation, sustainability and technical excellence. The awards aim to encourage continuous improvement, adoption of advanced technologies and knowledge sharing across the textile value chain.
India ITME Society brought on board reputed technocrats & visionary leaders from across India as the esteemed jury. Mr. Uday Gill, Board Member, ITMF; Mr. Hemant Sharma, President, Reliance Industries Ltd.; Mr. Updeep Singh, CEO (Odisha), Welspun Group; Mr. Sasanka Aich, Executive Director, Deesan Group; Dr. G V Aras, Strategic Advisory and Mentor, ITA Technology Transfer; Mr. Ullhas Nimkar, Chairman, NimkarTek Technical Services; Dr. Ajit Khare, Professor, NIFT; Dr. Pratima Goyal, HOD – Textile & Fashion Technology, College Of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan; Dr. Jinal Sangani, HOD – Apparel Manufacture & Design, S.N.D.T. Women’s University; Mr. Sanjiv Lathia, Director, Lathia Group; Mr. S. Hari Shankar, Joint Managing Director, Lakshmi Card Clothing; Mr. M. Sankar, Director (Operations), LMW Ltd.; Mr. Ketan Sanghvi, Chairman, India ITME Society; Mr. S. Senthil Kumar, Hon. Treasurer, India ITME Society & Mr. Avinash Mayekar, MD, Suvin, Technical Advisor.
