ESTABLISHING A NIFT CAMPUS AT PANCHKULA, HARYANA
May 2013
Prepared by: National Institute of Fashion Technology
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INDEX
Chapter No.
Title
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Executive Summary
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National Institute of Fashion Technology
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II
A New Campus at Panchkula, Haryana
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Academic Model of NIFT Panchkula
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IV
Scope of the NIFT Campus, Panchkula
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Academic Programmes
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Academic Divisions
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VII
Quality and Human Resource Development
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Industry – Institute Interaction
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Building & Space Requirement for Academic Activities
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Infrastructure Requirement
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Student Facilities & Services
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Governance and Executive Management
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Financial Estimates
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Annexure I – List of Subjects for the Regular Academic Programmes Annexure II - Eligibility Criteria for Faculty Positions Annexure III - Eligibility Criteria for Administrative Positions Annexure IV - Academic Infrastructure Requirement
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY “To reach a port we must set sail- Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift.” said Franklin D. Roosevelt once. The „port‟ in the context of this report will be professionalizing the various components of designing, manufacturing, marketing and management processes of the fashion supply chain. And the „sail‟ will be a Campus of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at Panchkula, Haryana. This report emphasises on the need for quality education in the areas of fashion technology to generate a cadre of creative professionals, inspired designers, and motivated technologists & managers. The National Institute of Fashion Technology was set-up in 1986 at New Delhi by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. By enacting the NIFT Act, 2006 the parliament of India accorded statutory status to the Institute for the promotion and development of education and research in the area of fashion technology with the President of India as the Visitor. The Institute has been empowered to award degrees. Haryana, one of the richest states of Indian union has fertile land and vibrant industrial environment. It also has a thriving textile market particularly, of handloom and home furnishings. The arts and crafts of Haryana include a variety of styles and reflect the rich cultural heritage of the State. Different forms of embroidery such as phulkari, bagh, weaving of durries, chope, etc are popular. These masterpieces are known all over the country for their splendid aesthetic values. Haryana boasts of a robust handloom tradition, especially in Panipat, which is a famous as a centre for rugs and is a major textile town of India. On 19th July 2012, Shri Anand Sharma, Hon. Minister of Textiles, Government of India in a public function, attended by the Chief Minister of Haryana, announced his decision to establish a NIFT campus at Panchkula. The Board of Governors NIFT, in its meeting held on 23rd July 2012 approved in principle, establishment of a NIFT Campus at Panchkula. The Government of Haryana has identified 20 acres of land for NIFT at village Panchayat, Manakpur Nanakchand, Block Pinjore, District Panchkula. The Department of Technical Education, Government of Haryana is a nodal department for the implementation of the project. The present report is a culmination of the suggestions and feedback gathered from senior officials of the Governments of Haryana, Punjab and union territory Chandigarh, faculty members and experts of the fashion and textiles industry. The report is an assessment of the role that has been and will be played by NIFT in bringing a paradigm shifts in industry trends, industry demands through graduating students. The Panchkula Campus will offer undergraduate, postgraduate level programmes in areas of fashion technology through School of Design, School of Fashion Technology & Management and Centre for Languages, Humanities and Basic & Social Sciences. I
It will also offer Certificate Programmes through its continuing education programmes offered by the proposed Centre for Industrial, Artisan, and Crafts persons‟ Interaction (CIACI). At peak strength, a total of 670 students will be registered for the full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in 2019-20. The institute will be headed by a Campus Director, supported by the administrative and academic staff. Approximately 3.5 lacs square feet of constructed area will provide space for academic blocks housing School of Design, School of Fashion Technology & Management; Centre for Languages, Humanities and Basic & Social Sciences, Handicraft and Handloom Museums. The Campus will have a unique and state-of-theart Resource Centre (RC) housing a library, information centre, design studio, and handicraft & handloom museum and space for CIACI. RC Users will have access to a variety of both print and non-print knowledge resources; wherein it will actively contribute to knowledge creation through applied research. Apart from generating an exhaustive digital emulation of all the resources, the Resource Centre will have a design studio and a handicraft and handloom museum gallery, to act as a repository of design based information for the usage of the state. Apart from administrative, recreational blocks, the Campus will also provide residential facilities for the faculty, staff and students. The permanent campus of NIFT Panchkula is expected to be ready by 2016 which would be funded by the Government of Haryana. The State Government has also agreed to meet the revenue deficit till the campus become financially viable. NIFT has agreed to the State Government‟s demand of 20% domicile quota within the existing available seats. The Campus will be operationalized as soon as the required infrastructure is in place. As per the estimates, the project would require approximately ` 138.11 Crores which includes ` 93.74 Crores towards the construction of permanent campus and ` 17.84 Crores to meet revenue deficit for the initial years. It is expected that the Campus will achieve breakeven point by 2020-21 with revenues generated from the fees of six regular programmes. However, it will be contingent upon the actual receipts and expenditures. The report elaborates on the need for collaborative working of both the industry and academia in order to enhance performance. With this perspective, the faculty will take business and industry learning into their teaching system, in an appropriate and balanced way. In turn, the industry would need to invite inputs on work-life issues and common grounds. This healthy Institute-Industry-Interaction (I3) will be promoted and achieved by NIFT‟s Continuing Education Policy and NIFT Consultancy and Project Guidelines.
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Lastly, the report enlists the proposed cost of the NIFT Panchkula Campus, details of proposed built-up area, capital expenditure, revenue generation and revenue shortfall. It concludes with the focus on professional education for potential employment opportunities in the organized large and medium scale industrial sectors.
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CHAPTER - I NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY 1.1
National Institute of Fashion Technology was set-up in 1986 at New Delhi by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Today across the globe, NIFT is acknowledged as a premier institute for imparting in various areas of fashion education including design, management and technology. Every year NIFT offers professionals in the industry to take up leadership positions in the national and international fashion spectrum. NIFT has set academic standards and excelled in the thought leadership by providing a pool of creative genius and technical competence.
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The NIFT Act 2006 has empowered NIFT to award degrees. The statutory status given to the Institute, with the President of India as the Visitor, NIFT has been saddled with huge responsibility. The Vision “To emerge as a centre of excellence and innovation proactively catalyzing growth of fashion business through leadership in professional education with concern for social and human values”.
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To fulfil its vision, the NIFT has casted its mission “To establish NIFT as a centre of excellence in fashion business education, a nodal agency for benchmarking fashion education in India and apex body for training of trainees in fashion business education”. The NIFT strives to position itself as one of the best fashion education institutions in the world. Undoubtedly, such institutions are the ones which are autonomous; financially viable; able to attract the best talent for teaching; attract the best students; able to get the best companies for better recruitment and employability of its graduates; produce high quality research; and generate a body of work aimed at achieving overall social good.
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The NIFT rears its talented students to become highly competent professionals in the area of fashion design, technology and management, capable of providing enlightened leadership to the Indian fashion business industry with humility and sensitivity.
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To nurture such leaders the objectives of the NIFT include
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(i)
Create an environment of continuous learning with holistic interdisciplinary appreciation of various components of value chain and the ground reality.
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Instil a passion for academic excellence with commitment to team building, sense of humility & sensitivity, inspired by our aesthetics and craft legacy.
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Benchmarking performance and processes in the areas of fashion education, research, training and consultancy.
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Empowering the crafts community to retain regional characteristics and position their cultural identity in the global market.
Since its inception in 1986, the NIFT has played a pioneering role in envisioning and evolving fashion business education in the country. Through its network of fifteen professionally managed centres, it has played a leadership role in catalyzing the Indian fashion industry in adopting and adapting new design methodologies, manufacturing technologies and merchandising practices. Over these past 27 years, NIFT graduates have made significant contributions as change agents to shape the growth of fashion business in India.
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NIFT’s Fifteen Campuses in India
With growing demand for specialized manpower from the fashion business industry across the country, the Institute expanded its operations by establishing six additional Campuses at Bangalore, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai in collaboration with the respective State Governments during 199598. Later during 2007 to 2010, eight more Campuses were established in Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Patna, Raebareli and Shillong.
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Currently, through its 15 Campuses, the NIFT offers education to a large body of students as evident from Table I below. Table I: Centre – wise Faculty and Students strength Campus
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Students
Faculty
Course
Bengaluru
804
42
8
Bhopal
235
12
2
Bhubaneshwar
196
09
4
Chennai
627
43
9
Delhi
1039
72
10
Gandhinagar
612
32
7
Hyderabad
776
36
7
Jodhpur
138
10
4
Kangra
545
18
5
Kannur
290
17
7
Kolkata
638
35
8
Mumbai
722
30
8
Patna
185
08
4
Raebareli
259
12
3
Shillong
167
10
3
Total
7233
386
In 2002, NIFT realised that if it intends to play a pioneering role to help and support business competitiveness of Indian fashion industry in a global context, its educational offerings should be re-constructed to suit the changing business context and to move towards a 10+2+4 pattern in consonance with the standardized global format for professional education in the university system. Its educational offerings now encompass the following types of programmes: (i)
Professional Academic Programmes are offered as full-time undergraduate and graduate programmes in various areas of design, technology and management of 4 and 2 years duration respectively.
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These programmes are offered through 10 courses leading to the conferment of professional qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor and Master‟s Degree. (ii)
Continuing Education Programmes are for professionals who upgrade their skill and knowledge at weekends or in the evening. These courses are of varying duration for working professionals in the areas of fashion design, technology & management and communication. These programmes lead to the award of a professional certificate and vary from duration of 3 months to 12 months.
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Through the twining programmes with 26 International schools of repute NIFT students remain informed about global trends. Besides continuing its current activity of human resource development, NIFT takes on additional roles such as creation of knowledge by serving as the nation‟s R&D Laboratory for the fashion sector, and as an incubator of new small scale fashion industry by developing entrepreneurship skills amongst its students.
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NIFT has exposed the Indian fashion industry to the world‟s finest design expertise, management practices and manufacturing technologies. It has created a learning environment that encourages innovation, creativity and excellence. NIFT is a multi-disciplinary and multi-dimensional Institute that intends to continue to play the path-finder‟s role. The NIFT Act, 2006 empowers the Board of Governors of the NIFT to establish new Campuses through a well-defined policy. It has increased its footprints by establishing 15 Campuses.
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CHAPTER II A NEW CAMPUS AT PANCHKULA, HARYANA
On November 1, 1966, Haryana emerged as a separate State in the federal galaxy of the Indian Republic with just 1.37% of the total geographical area and less than 2% of India‟s population. The amazing growth story of Haryana is classic case study for students of public policy. It shares its capital i.e Union Territory of Chandigarh, with Punjab. Nearly 1/3rd of Haryana forms part of the National Capital Region. 2.1
The name of Haryana instantly conjures up the image of a state which astonishingly combines both-antiquity and plenty. Replete with myths, legends and vedic references, Haryana's past is steeped in glory. The region has been the scene of many a war because of its being „A Gateway to North India‟. As years rolled by, successive streams of the Huns, the Turks and the Tughlaqs invaded India and decisive battles were fought on this land. At the end of the 14 century, Taimur led an army through this area to Delhi. Later, the Mughals defeated the Lodhis in a historic battle of Panipat in the year 1526. Another decisive battle was fought in the year 1556 at this very site, establishing the supremacy of the Mughals for centuries to come. Indeed, the history of Haryana is the saga of the struggle of a virile, righteous, forthright and proud people.
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Haryana has always remained a rendezvous for diverse races, cultures and faiths. It is on this soil that they met, fused and crystallized into something truly Indian. Hindu Saints and Sikh Gurus have traversed the land of Haryana spreading their message of universal love and brotherhood.
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Haryana has carved a place of distinction for itself during the past three decades. Whether it is agriculture or industry, canal irrigation or rural electrification, Haryana has marched towards modernity with leaps and bounds. Today, it enjoys the unique distinction in India of having provided electricity, metalled roads and potable drinking water to all its villages within record time. Haryana is among the most prosperous states of India, that is having one of the highest per-capita income in the country.
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Handloom and Cottage industry of Haryana 2.4
Haryana has diverse crafts and arts such as pottery, paintings, sculpture, embroidery and weaving. Phulkari, bagh, chope, durries etc. are many on which the state prides itself on. Haryana arts and crafts are one of the sources of income for the rural people and thus play an important role in contributing to the economy of its people. The state organises an annual Surajkund Crafts Mela, where it portrays its arts and crafts.
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Pottery: While pottery making is commonly found across the country, the uniqueness that differentiates this craft of Haryana is the kick operated turn of the potter's wheel while hands are traditionally used to spin the potter‟s wheel. The clay items are made on wheels that are “legged” to spin. Being a state that is predominantly driven by the rural economy, pottery finds a place of paramount importance. The pots are very colourful, brightly done by the women folk of the household, while the pot making is done by the male members of the family.
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Embroidery and Weaving:
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Phulkari: The shawl or dupatta known as the phulkari, meaning flowered work, are wonderful pieces of art and is an offshoot of the Kashmiri shawl. Essentially a winter wear; it is worn over a tightfitting 'choli' (blouse) and 'ghaghra' (long skirt). The phulkaris are intricately woven in a magnificent and colourful piece of clothing. The warmth and richness of colours, the bold patterning and the patient hard work which go into the embroidery work of phulkari make it symbolic of the women of Haryana. A very coarse homespun texture, the „Khaddar‟, is used as a base ground cloth in „phulkari‟ a simple stitch done entirely from the back in silken threads is applied to work out the patterns.
Some of the very popular woven products are the shawls, durries and the lungis. Karnal is popular for bright robes and „lungis‟ which is a common garment worn by inhabitants of rural India.
The patterns used are the art motifs of birds, flowers and human figures using darning needles. In some cases, the phulkari takes many years to make.
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The making commences during the birth of the girl child and continues till the age of her marriage and is presented to her as a wedding gift as a part of her trousseau. 2.8
Bagh: Another type of shawl is the Bagh, meaning Garden. Geometric patterns of design are almost always followed in the making of the Bagh essentially with green colour. This craft is practiced mostly by Muslims and has interesting designs varying from elephants, houses, crops, the sun, the moon, kites and gardens. This embroidery is also done on khaddar. Bagh differs from „phulkari‟ basically in the manner the motifs are spread all over in an integrated pattern without leaving any space in between. „Bagh‟ is also known by the name of „Sar-pallu‟ in Haryana.
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Chope is a kind of shawl, which is simple in its look as compared to phulkari and bagh. Rather a simple affair in comparison to the „phulkari‟ and „bagh‟, it is presented to a new bride by her maternal grandmother. The „darshan dwar‟ shawl is gifted to a temple, by a devotee whose wish has been fulfilled.
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Durries: The durries are rather coarse and have spectacular geometric patterns adorning the entire rug. Often set against a blue background, the durries have white triangles filling up the rug. This art is mostly practiced by the Jats of Haryana and are concentrated in and around the Panipat region of the state.
Textile resources and industries in Haryana & neighbouring cities: 2.11
Haryana boasts of robust handloom traditions, especially in Panipat and an equally vibrant handicraft tradition. Panipat, is a major textile town of India, famous for its rugs & upholstery fabrics which are marketed all over the world. Traditionally women would weave durries (rugs) and khes (thick coverlets) for household use whenever they would be free from agricultural and household work. Today, Panipat, is an export hub for cotton durries, mats, carpets, floor coverings etc. The City has more than 350 registered exporters for handloom & textile goods. According to an estimate, from this city goods worth over `` 2000 crores (approx.) are exported worldwide. Goods that are
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exported include woollen carpets, durries and handloom products amongst others. Many exporters feel a need for designers and creative products development is hampered because of this. NIFT Panchkula designers can fulfil this need. 2.12
The Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructural Development Corporation (HSIIDC), of Government of Haryana is setting up a Textile Park in Barhi, Sonipat. This is expected to generate annual garment business of around ` 750 crore and create 7,500 jobs. This is in conjunction with industrial hubs already established viz. a footwear park in Bahadurgarh, an export promotion park in Kundli, industrial model towns in various cities, petro hub in Panipat. The Textile Park at Barhi, Sonipat is proposed to be spread over 390 acres and already plots have been allotted to 245 units, which have started production, and approximately 150 units are in the final stage of construction. Barhi Textile Park is mainly dealing in garment business, whereas in Panipat, textile business is based on home furnishing products.
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The textile park of Sonipat has attracted many garment manufacturers from India and overseas. Many entrepreneurs from Gurgaon, Delhi and Panipat have setup their projects in this area. Some overseas players who have shown interest include companies from Korea namely Kaico Deer Abrasive Pvt. Ltd. & EOC Polymers Ltd. from Belgium. In addition to above, there are a large number of industries in Yamuna Nagar which is not far from Panchkula. There is going to be adequate demand of specialist designers for various industries.
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Textile Industries spanning all sectors inclusive of spinning, weaving, knitting, worsted, processing, terry towels, industrial yarns, garments, made-ups, denim, shawls and all concerned services are spread across several clusters. Among these various clusters the major chunk of the organized mill sectors are situated in an around Ludhiana & Chandigarh with the manufacturing facilities situated mostly at Lalru (Haryana), Nalagarh & Baddi (HP), and in major agro belt of Punjab at the outskirts of Ludhiana. Easy availability of raw materials & abundant labour, government friendly sops in terms of subsidies and tax holidays has made these places attractive propositions for the business houses to invest in textile business. The region boasts of the presence of some big names like Winsome, Nahar, Vardhman, Oswal, Trident etc.
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The exciting market dynamics demand the process of handicraft be maintained but newer elements in the product be introduced. Furthermore, traditional products have become a fashionable wear. The lack of newer elements in traditional products affects the marketability. To plug this gap, and create novelty in traditional products, new inputs should be introduced. This will require agents of change who can steer forward the process successfully.
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There is a dearth of expertise in incorporating design values and corresponding business professionalism. This has necessitated a paradigm shift in business thinking and business value chain. 2.16
While the world has embraced the virtual market space alongside the real market space, the artisans are grappling to adjust to the new dynamics. New intermediaries have appeared adding to the already existing barrier. Even though the demand and business are in excess, the earnings of artisans remain the same. A serious makeover coupled with professional intervention in all its form is the need of the hour. While intervention may take various forms, one such intervention is creating harbingers of change who can steer the process.
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With many such leading industries in Haryana region there is a high demand for professionals in these areas. This can be fulfilled by the creative professionals who have acquired formal training in various areas of fashion design, technology and management graduates that NIFT campus will eminently meet the need. Establishment of NIFT in the state will also meet the needs of the artisans and meet an objective of contributing towards the socio-economic development of the craft / handloom sectors of the State. The proposed institute would also address the fast increasing gap in demand and supply of quality professionals in this area.
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Panchkula, a planned city in Panchkula district of Haryana, is also a satellite city of the Union Territory of Chandigarh and part of the Chandigarh Capital region. It also shares seamless borders with Mohali district in Punjab. The city has sufficient infrastructure / material facilities required for construction of NIFT. Hence, an ideal location for the possibilities of substantial inflow of students aiming for career in fashion technology from the neighbouring states i.e. Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh in addition to Haryana.
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A committee of two members of the Board of Governors (BoG) of NIFT had submitted a feasibility report for a NIFT campus at Panchkula. On 19th July 2012, Shri Anand Sharma, Minister of Textiles, Government of India, in a public function, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Haryana announced the decision to establish a NIFT campus at Panchkula. The BOG in its meeting held on 23rd July 2012 gave an in-principle approval for this campus and requested to obtain financial commitments from Government of Haryana to fund the project.
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CHAPTER III ACADEMIC MODEL OF NIFT PANCHKULA 3.1
A major task in developing a new cadre of creative professional designers, technologist and managers will be to keep them encouraged and motivated, at every available opportunity, so as to stay committed to the development of this extremely diverse and decentralized sector. This will demand an innovative model and an institutional mechanism that ensures a body of professionally competent and committed young people who would spearhead and accelerate the development process. It should simultaneously build a mindset in the fashion industry to deploy such a body of professionals into the sectors in adequate numbers. NIFT, through its stated mission, is working with different bodies and the industry to multiply the professional competence required.
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In the last 27 years of its existence the academic model of NIFT has evolved from the diploma granting to the degree awarding Institute. It has developed a strong base of design and fashion technology based education. Currently, it follows the concept of a core programme followed by non-core courses, electives and the project. The core programme forms fundamental basis of learning essentials in each programme area domain. These form the mainstream courses that are mandatory for students to undertake. The noncore Courses develop a contextual knowledge base to set off core professional capabilities and help students to co-relate issues and appreciate socio cultural dimensions. The elective courses provide options to the students for specialization based on individual, group and industry preference.
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The NIFT follows a Credit System wherein each course is assigned a number of credits depending upon the number of contact and non-contact hours in a week. The institute uses the concept of credit to define the weightage of a course in the curriculum. A student‟s performance is measured by the number of credits that he/she has earned and by the weighted grade point average maintained by him/her.
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Unfortunately, the present academic model does not promote interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary learning across departments. It does not focus on personality development of the individual in terms of values, ethics, social sensitivities, and global awareness.
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The Panchkula NIFT may promote a more flexible academic environment. The distinction between different departments could be made permeable. The education and training should promote interdisciplinary learning that would provide flexibility to a student to design a programme according to personal potential. Each student will be able to design his or her curriculum with a
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major and a minor, i.e., a student can have FD as major and TD as a minor or vice versa. 3.6
Needless to say with blurring of these boundaries, there will be an added emphasis on creativity. The courses will be available both at the core level as well as non-core and elective level. As an organization, it is proposed to shift away from a department based approach to a school based approach essentially, to usher in a more flexible and interdisciplinary learning. There will be following Schools at Panchkula. (i)
School of Design : This school will offer Core courses in Design based subjects besides offering majors in fashion design and textile design. It will also offer minors in these courses at undergraduate level. At post graduate level it would offer a course in Design Space or develop newer courses, as the case may be.
(ii)
School of Fashion Technology and Management : This school will offer courses in fashion technology, organisational behaviour to undergraduates and postgraduates and also a post graduate programme in fashion management.
(iii)
Centre for Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences : This interdisciplinary Centre will offer courses in Communication, Economics, English, Foreign Languages, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences. This Centre will primarily orient students with the questions concerning society at large in global world and acquainting them with the implications of such questions for our immediate social setup.
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Besides offering education at degree level, these schools will also offer Continuing Education Programmes, tailored to the need of the State. They will also undertake research, studies and consultancy in their area of expertise. Through these Schools the following Programmes and courses will be offered: Table II: Courses to be offered at NIFT, Panchkula Course Fashion Design
Degree Bachelor of Design
Textile Design
Bachelor of Design
Design Space
Master of Design
Fashion Technology
School School of Design
Bachelor of Fashion Technology
School of Fashion Technology and Management
Master of Fashion Technology Fashion Management
Master of Fashion Management
Interdisciplinary Core /Non-core & Elective Courses in Languages, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences
Centre for Languages, Humanities and Basic & Social Sciences.
Proposed Certificate Programmes (CE) to be offered are as follows: (i)
Clothing Production Technology;
(ii)
Fashion and Clothing Technology;
(iii)
Fashion Accessories and Handicraft Development;
(iv)
Textile Development for Fashion;
(v)
Fashion Retail Management
(vi) (vii)
Visual Merchandising
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The apparent shift from department to school based learning will be consciously designed for this Campus. In keeping with the global practices in the top design schools, these Schools will be teaching similar subjects as in other centres of NIFT but with the greater flexibility of choices to the students. The Schools will continue to be guided by the Dean (Academics) and Programme Coordinators at the NIFT HO through the decisions of the Senate. The School based concept would also help in better utilization of resources and access to students for interdisciplinary facilities.
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The approach of learning will be by “doing”. This emphasis on acquiring skills with an interdisciplinary approach will help students bring in fusion of thought and material in their designs. The departure from the current NIFT model would pave the way for more futuristic and global education and would usher the change in the design scape.
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Indeed, this model would require different kind of facilities and infrastructure. Besides faculty rooms, and classrooms, it will be necessary to have several laboratories, studios and workshops for students. It should have a strong resource centre that provides the students with the repository of information. The NIFT would ensure that the communication skills or soft skills are well developed in the academic programmes. In order to understand oneself as well as the world around an individual, it is necessary to have some education on aspects of life, i.e., mind and body, ethics and values, jurisprudence, relations, society and time. Through Craft Cluster linkages it would be possible for students to visit different places and interact with society and learn about specific issues.
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For the overall development of students, opportunities will be provided in sports, and visual art performances. In order to appreciate the activities of sports and culture, students will be provided a card called Co-curricular Performance Card. This card will be given along with the grade card of a student, and will enlist the contributions and involvement of the student in these activities during the entire four year period. It will be given due recognition. It is expected that students will develop a good portfolio of their co-curricular activities.
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CHAPTER IV SCOPE OF THE NIFT CAMPUS, PANCHKULA The Vision “To emerge as a centre of excellence and innovation proactively catalyzing growth of fashion business through leadership in professional education with concern for social and human values”.
The Mission “To establish NIFT as a centre of excellence in fashion business education, a nodal agency for benchmarking fashion education in India and apex body for training of trainees in fashion business education”.
Objectives of the Panchkula Campus 4.1
The Objectives of the Campus will be as follows: (i)
Develop a world class institution with a creative and intellectual environment for imparting education in the areas of fashion technology;
(ii)
Offer four-year programmes at undergraduate level following ten-plustwo curriculum and postgraduate programmes in the areas of fashion technology;
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Build a cadre of high-calibre, internationally recognized faculty devoted to teaching, research and innovation in the areas of fashion technology; and
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Act as a nucleus for artisans, craftsmen, manufacturers, designers and exporters of fashion products through interventions in the area of fashion, technology and management, providing design interventions.
Goals 4.2
The Goals of the Campus will be as follows: (i)
To nurture creativity, enterprise, quality & excellence in education in the area of fashion technology;
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(ii)
To offer flexibility in education by lowering traditional barriers among the department & the disciplines for emergence of newer learning areas;
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To strengthen the quality of the basic programme in areas of fashion technology, building into them an inter-disciplinary approach such that a flexible, border-less curriculum, in which a student has choices to select the courses, is available;
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To consciously create an atmosphere for higher education such that 20% of the graduates of Bachelor‟s programmes take admissions for a Master‟s programme and 10% of the graduates of the Master‟s Programme pursue doctoral programme leading to research and higher education in the country at later stage;
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To provide skills and training such that the graduates are ready to join diverse career opportunities;
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To build linkages and robust network with the existing campuses of NIFT as well as other State level institutes and domestic institutes / and industries in the neighbourhood, as may be conducive to their common objectives;
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To build a strong faculty that will synergize research and technology development with teaching and education such that new knowledge is created, develop a multi-disciplinary approach in areas of fashion technology to serve the larger interests of the profession, academia and fashion industry in the State;
(viii) To develop a state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories to emphasize that education in fashion technology besides being „creative‟ is also „experiential‟. Also, undertake research and studies in area of fashion technology and application thereof, particularly concerning the integration of locally produced materials, the requirements of mass production, improved quality and design and international marketing; (ix)
To collect and maintain literature and materials available in area of fashion technology in the State to develop a modern resource centre to be used by the students of the Campus and other Institutes of the State and also a centre for creation and transmission of information in the area of fashion technology, with focus on educational, professional and industrial commitments;
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(x)
To support creative and intellectual inputs for further development of traditional arts and crafts by actuating interventions in traditional craft clusters of Haryana through the craft cluster initiatives; and
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To organize symposia, seminars, conferences and exhibitions in selected areas of fashion technology from time to time.
Scope and Activities 4.3
The Institute will offer a holistic experience that will nurture creativity, enterprise, spirit of inquiry and academic excellence inspired by our aesthetics and craft legacy. It will strive to instil passion for excellence and develop overall personality of the students with emphasis on humility and sensitivity. The students with their unique set of skills and knowledge and concern for social and human values will contribute as committed and ethical professionals.
4.4
The flexibility in curriculum will help in achieving the highest potential of every student. The lowering of discipline and department barriers will lead to easy exchange of ideas bringing in fusion of thought and chartering newer agenda in design with newer materials. The emphasis on „learning by doing‟ will ensure that the graduating students are prepared to face the challenges of the industry through professional ease, continued adaptation and training.
4.5
The ability to offer exclusive short-term courses, technology-based distance education programme and specialized state-of-the-art modules on a part time or on full time basis will remain one of the key cornerstones of the Campus. The short term courses will provide platform for interface between academia and professionals. It will support the artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs to help them acquire skills in integration of design, management and technology in their professional lives. These continuous education programmes will be planned in a systematic manner and would thus remain a regular feature of the annual academic calendar of the institute. These programmes will be formulated keeping in mind the commercial viability of such programmes.
4.6
Incubating and promoting entrepreneurial ventures will play a key role for the development of a robust fashion industry in a country‟s overall economic development of the sector. Keeping these crucial facts in mind, it is proposed that one of the specific roles of this Campus will be inculcating entrepreneurship skills amongst its students. This may be achieved by incorporating specially designed elective courses and offering them to the students of regular undergraduate and postgraduate level. Besides, an Incubator Centre at the Campus may be developed with relevant infrastructure where interested students may be attached as stipendiary apprentices.
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Training packages may include behavioural inputs, business opportunity guidance, information & technical inputs and managerial inputs; a short internship in an allied industry followed by post-training support will act as a hand holding period. 4.7
Regular interaction and continuous dialogue with fashion business industry and the craft sector to continuously assess their requirements and challenges will be one of the key strategies to make learning more experiential. Industry internships & industry based graduation projects for students and faculty help in gaining an insight to the prevalent problems and limitations of real life industrial scenarios. Industry – Institute interaction can also help in pooling, sharing and optimizing the use of available resources for mutual benefit. Research collaboration and consultancy services are avenues to solve the immediate problems faced by the industry by means of hiring the services of quality faculty of the institute. Towards this a Centre for Industry, Artisans and Craftsperson‟s Interaction (CIACI) will be set-up at the Campus which will be headed by a senior faculty. Thus intermixing and integration of research and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels will be a fundamental feature of the proposed NIFT Centre at Panchkula.
4.8
It is important that students of NIFT have their design sensibilities grounded in our aesthetic and craft legacy. In a long run our students will be able to further showcase and promote Indian design sensibility on the global platform. That students are not only aware of these sensibilities but also sensitive towards the needs of the craftsmen they will be closely involved with the craft clusters during the course of studies. This task will be supported by a Craft Cluster Unit and will help in development of traditional arts and crafts by actuating interventions in traditional craft clusters of Haryana.
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CHAPTER – V ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES 5.1
5.2
5.3
The Panchkula Campus of NIFT envisages itself as a Campus that nurtures its students into committed and ethical professionals with unique set of skills and knowledge. The students would demonstrate self-confidence, versatility, critical appraisal, courage, integrity and concern for social and human values in their personal and professional lives. The academic experience in this Campus would: (i)
nurture creative expression, innovation and independence of thought, with belief in freedom of inquiry;
(ii)
encourage the prospects of non-predictable thinking systems within a pragmatic frame;
(iii)
offer a progressive curricula to ensure that subjects taught at the Campus remain relevant; and
(iv)
bring real-world experiences into the classroom augmented by meaningful interactions with practicing professions via industry-led pedagogy.
The Campus will offer 6 key programmes as follows: (i)
a four year Bachelor of Design with major in Fashion Design / Textile Design
(ii)
a four year Bachelor of Fashion Technology with major in Apparel Production
(iii)
a two year Master of Fashion Technology
(iv)
a two year Master of Design
(v)
a two year Master of Fashion Management
(vi)
Certificate Programmes of one year and 6 month duration as a part of the Continuing Education Programme.
The four year Bachelor of Design programme will take students after 10+2 years of school training. The students will be selected based on their performance in the entrance examination conducted by the NIFT HO. The total numbers of students proposed in this programme are 140; the admission will be as per reservation rules followed by the Central Government. 20% of the seats in all categories will also have a horizontal reservation for the State 20
Domicile. The following table will illustrate how this calculation can be arrived at across all categories. Table III: Seats and Reservations at NIFT Panchkula for Bachelor of Design Category Category Category PH General 49 1
Domicile 11
Domicile PH 1
OBC
24
1
6
0
SC
13
1
4
0
ST
7
0
2
0
Total
93
3
23
1
NRI Supernumerary 20
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5.4
Each student will specialize in a major. However, there will also be an opportunity for doing a double major or minors along with a major. Each major would declare number of courses offered and credits attached to it. It would also specify the requirements for a major or a minor, i.e., number of core courses and elective courses required to be completed for a major. These courses would specify the objectives as well as pre-requisite in courses; it means some courses cannot be taken till the prerequisite courses have been successfully completed. In the process of education, a student would be required to earn a specified number of credits in core courses and electives. Apart from the majors, a student would also need to gather minimum credits in courses related to sciences, humanities and social sciences. However, beyond this minimum coverage, a student can specialize in a major area as well as a minor area. This process would enable a student to design his/her specialization in a unique manner to achieve an optimal potential. The Campus will ensure that courses covering all areas of specialization are offered in sufficient number to allow a better and deeper understanding.
5.5
The spirit of design education in the Campus would be learning by doing with creativity. Students would be exposed to experiential learning through laboratory, craft cluster, internship and projects. Besides formal lecture hours, each student will be required to undergo some training in studios and laboratories. Each student or a group of students will undertake some design & technology development activity so as to explore their ideas. Such an approach will provide, in every course, a window of activities for research.
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Total 140
5.6
Finalisation of this flexible curriculum would be done in a democratic and consultative manner. It would take some time to formalize this thought process as it sees a departure from the current structured way curriculum is administered in the old NIFTs. The academic activities for Bachelor‟s Programme would be interdisciplinary. However, the Campus would follow major and minors in Fashion Design/Textile Design/Apparel Production.
5.7
The Master‟s programmes would be research intensive and would be conducted in close cooperation with industry as well as reputed research institutes. Besides the course work a dissertation would be required to be supervised so as to oversee the progress of research/dissertation. The Master programme will be in Design/Fashion Technology and Fashion Management. It will also follow state domicile of 20% within a class of 30 and supernumerary seats.
5.8
Guiding Process for curriculum rethinking would more or less follow following key activities and schedule. This means that Campus would have academic readiness for delivery only in 2016, provided permanent Campus is also in place at that time. Table IV: Guiding Process for Curriculum Rethinking Jul Oct Jan Apr Jul Oct Jan Apr Jul Oct Sept Dec Mar June Sept Dec- Mar June Sept Dec 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015
Development of Approach Paper on School Based Delivery Development of Curriculum Framework Formalise Curriculum Development of Syllabus Formalise Course Catalogue (Initiate necessary amendments in Ordinances etc.)
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Year-wise student enrolment (regular programmes): 5.9
After the establishment of permanent campus tentatively in 2016, NIFT Panchkula will offer 6 regular programmes. The projected year-wise student enrolment for the undergraduate programmes, postgraduate programmes is as listed in Table V. At peak strength a total of 670 students are expected to be registered for the full time undergraduate & postgraduate programmes in 2019-20. Table V: Projected Year-Wise Student Enrolment Year
Under-Graduate Programmes
Post-Graduate Programmes
Total
B. Des
B F Tech
M Des
MFM
M F Tech
2016 – 17
70
35
35
55
35
230
2017 – 18
140
70
70
110
70
460
2018 – 19
210
105
70
110
70
565
2019 – 20
280
140
70
110
70
670
2020 – 21
280
140
70
100
70
670
2021 – 22
280
140
70
110
70
670
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CHAPTER – VI ACADEMIC DIVISIONS 6.1
The NIFT Campus at Punchkula is proposed to commence its academic activities with 6 regular degree programmes and some continuing education programmes in 2016. The operationalisation of academic activities is contingent upon readiness of the infrastructure.
ACADEMIC DIVISION School of Design 6.2
The School of Design will inform its teaching through a strong experiential and research based learning. Its creative and innovative courses will attract students with high creativity at undergraduate level. The post graduate programme will allow its students to strengthen the interdisciplinary studies. The streams of major that will be available would be in Fashion Design and Textile Design. The teaching would have a multidisciplinary approach drawing on insights from various areas of studies and inspired by the aesthetics and craft legacy. Students would be exposed to experiential learning, research and other diverse approaches. The School would organize field trips and close interaction with the craft clusters. It would use design studio and handicrafts & handloom museum developed in collaboration with Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). (i)
Major in Fashion Design The Fashion Design course will hone design sensibilities to balances global fashion aesthetics with an Indian soul. A holistic input on generic design with more focused approach towards apparel will inculcate the ability to develop and channelize creativity. The course will address needs of the export market as well as both couture and prêt-a-porter clothing in India. Besides addressing the needs of the expanding domestic & export market, the program will also address the needs of the niche segments in India. In tandem with the shifts in the industry where Design has become even more significant, the students will be trained to anticipate and address relevant concerns and issues. A logical, sequential, hands-on experience enables students to conceptualize designs, make patterns, drape and construct garments of impeccable quality.
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(ii)
Major in Textile Design Textile design is a core of fashion industry and provides design based solutions by working with colours, patterns, textured surfaces and sustainability. The Textile design courses will integrate and prepare graduates for ever evolving Indian and global textile industry. Students will learn to identify and provide solutions to design challenges posed by changes. It will offer unique and innovative approach to textile design education. Students creativity will be further enhanced through client projects, industry internships, craft documentation and CAD training and articulated through a final eighteen weeks of Graduation Project. It will prepare students for a wide range of careers in textile mills and export houses, with fashion designers, design studios, buying houses and handloom cooperatives as design or fabric Managers, or work independently as Designers or Entrepreneurs. It will also provide choice to many for entering into scholarly pursuit in academics and research.
(iii)
Design Space The multidisciplinary program of design will aim to encourage design thinking and impart a wider perspective and a broader perception to the thoughts and ideas of tomorrow. The programme will offer multidisciplinary courses to enable discipline students to work beyond boundaries and bring together their skills and ideas in new exciting ways in the fashion industry. Students will draw on each other‟s diverse professional background and provide a critical approach to solution of future problems; as well as provide design innovations and inventions for the growing fashion industry. The program will provide an opportunity to choose design specializations in Fashion, Textiles and Communication Design. A research environment will provide a much-needed platform for answering questions, which may arise twenty years hence. This programme will also orient students to take up diverse career opportunities including in that of academics and research.
School of Fashion Technology and Management 6.3
The School of Fashion Technology and Management would inform its teaching through a strong technology and research based learning. The post graduate programme would allow its students to strengthen the multidisciplinary studies. It would offer Master in Fashion Management and
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undergraduate and post graduate programme in fashion technology. The streams of studies that would be available would be in, Fashion Technology and Fashion Management. The key areas would be as follows: (i)
Fashion Management Studies The two year Master Program in Fashion Management will develop managerial skills in the field of fashion marketing, merchandising and retailing best suited to the requirements of the garment export and fashion retail sectors. Students will be exposed to creative merchandising/marketing, innovative fashion management practices, fashion forecasting and trends and business practices through field visits and industry internships. The programme will inculcate in the students the right attitude to be part of the middle management of any growing organisation as well as orientation for joining academics and scholarly pursuit of research.
(ii)
Fashion Technology a) It will offer two programmes one at under graduate level and other at post graduate level. Bachelor of Fashion Technology in Apparel Production will train students in core garment manufacturing technology. With emphasis on best practices in Apparel Production coupled with understanding and application of Information Technology, the programme will prepare professionals who are capable to significantly contribute to the fashion technology domain of the industry. Students will learn about equipment and processes through hands-on training in laboratory, classroom sessions and industry exposure. The Information Technology input will help students to appreciate, evaluate and apply computer applications and information technology in apparel production. Through the four years of intensive learning the students will be prepared to play the role of change agents in the industry.
b) Master of Fashion Technology, a two year master programme will be designed to motivate and facilitate students to excel in understanding and integrating the areas of technology and management for apparel manufacturing and develop capability to offer „strategic solutions‟. The programme will inculcate in the students the ability to create a synergy between Modern Technology and Human Element. In a measured combination of 26
theory, practical, and applied research, the programme will develop a truly global trade oriented perspective for its students.
Centre for Languages, Humanities and Basic & Social Sciences. 6.4
The Centre for Languages, Humanities and Basic and Social Sciences will inform its teaching through a strong design and liberal arts based learning. Apart from offering basket of courses to help build undergraduates with wider perspectives, its courses would also offer strong element of creativity and communication skills.
Research and Projects 6.5
The NIFT establishes a strong reputation of research through the publication record of its faculty and students. Strong emphasis will be placed on publishing the results of research activities in international and national journals. The degree of excellence will depend on the publication record of students and faculty. The Campus would explicitly strive to maintain a high standard in terms of its publication record.
6.6
Projects and consultancy are another mode by which the opportunities for experiential learning will be provided to both the students and the faculty. It will be an endeavour of each faculty to spend time on research, papers and project assignments in every academic year.
Continuing Education and Quality Improvement Programme 6.7
The NIFT Panchkula would strive to be a centre of excellence. It is expected that Government and other funding agencies will invest significantly in it. It will serve as a trigger to boost the design and fashion technology interventions in the State in particular. It will serve as a change agent for other colleges, polytechnics that are running courses in fashion technology.
6.8
The Institute will provide opportunities to faculty and students of other institutes to undergo continuing education programmes. At times it could even build customized programme, if they are adequately funded by sponsoring body.
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6.9
It would initiate a Quality Improvement Program Scheme (QIP Scheme) and would admit some talented young teachers of other institutions in its programmes. These would be targeted programme and be initiated if only there are sufficient candidates sponsored by their respective institutions.
Resource Centre 6.10
The advent of the information super-highway some three decades ago has triggered an information revolution leading to the flow of information becoming faster and all pervasive. As a result, knowledge and information is fast emerging as a more important production factor than labour, raw material and capital. The libraries of academic institutions have been serving as the window through which information is made available to students and faculty of an institution. Indeed, the Resource Centre of NIFT Panchkula, is envisaged to take on a new focus wherein it serves as a “learning resource centre” which provides its users access to a variety of both print and non-print knowledge resources; wherein it actively contributes to knowledge creation thereby promoting the concept of research.
6.11
It is recommended that the Resource Centre provide access to an integrated collection of print, visual and creative materials resources for study of international and contemporary Indian Fashion. It should serve as a central resource centre for digital storage of Audio Visual material for electronic delivery to students through a hypermedia network and as a portal for receiving and disseminating web based programmes developed in the open & distance learning systems of education. It should provide access to catalogues of all print and non-print collections in electronic form. Furthermore, all its books and journals holdings may be converted to computerised storage to enable remote access and its non-print resources are available in a digitized interactive multimedia format. The library should also network with the information resource centres of other NIFT Centres to enable users access to the whole gamut of information that is flooding the world but not available within the Centre‟s library.
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6.12
The Campus will have a strong resource centre with following central academic facilities: (i)
Library-cum-Information Resource Centre
(ii)
Information Technology Centre
(iii)
Design Studio
(iv)
Handicraft and Handloom Museum and Gallery
(v)
6.13
The Resource Centre will be manned by a Head (Resource Centre) in the grade pay of ` 5400, one Research Assistant in the grade pay of ` 4200, and one Jr. Assistant in the grade pay of ` 1900. The Resource Centre Users Advisory Committee will be chaired by the Campus Director and comprising the Librarian and a few faculty and students be constituted to work out a plan for capacity-building in terms of the following elements: (i)
Organizational Mission; Programme Directions; and Priorities;
(ii)
Human Resources in terms of the requirement of skilled staff and a knowledgeable Board of Advisors drawn from amongst user;
(iii)
Facilities and equipment including technology;
(iv)
Collections: Policies for collection development (both print and electronic) in terms of adequacy and appropriateness to meet user needs;
(v)
Service Delivery Approach;
(vi)
Collaborations & Networking;
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(vii)
Management Systems including financial and human resource management;
(viii) Strategic Communication Plan: for engaging the key user constituencies through newsletters, web sites, face-to-face meetings, etc. (ix)
Funding;
(x)
Mechanism for Continuous Improvement & Flexibility
Faculty 6.14
Based on a norm of faculty to student ratio of 1:15 and further proportion of 1 : 2 : 4 at the levels of Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors respectively for the full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes respectively, the total faculty strength requirement for manning the academic offerings is proposed in the table VI given below: Table VI: Faculty Requirements Post
Nos.
Professor
06
Associate Professor
11
Assistant Professor
22
Total faculty Strength
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Table VII: Year-wise Breakup of Faculty Requirement S. POST No. 1 Professor 2 Associate Professor 3 Assistant Professor Total
201617 01 04
201718 04 08
201819 05 09
201920 06 11
202021 06 11
2021 - 22 06 11
Total
08
15
19
22
22
22
22
13
27
33
39
39
39
39
06 11
30
6.15
It is a normal practice the world over to appoint visiting adjunct faculty drawn from industry on a part-time basis to supplement the expertise of the core faculty. NIFT‟s academic policy encourages the appointment of Adjunct Professors and Visiting Fellows across all programmes. Thus, it is suggested that association of visiting/adjunct faculty from industry must be encouraged at the Panchkula Centre as well.
6.16
The suggested qualification, group competencies, phasing and hierarchical levels for the core faculty positions are in Annexure-II.
Support Staff for Academic Divisions: 6.17
It is recommended that at inception technical and administrative support staff as indicated in Table VIII may be provided to the various academic divisions. The details of qualifications and competencies are indicated in Annexure-III. Table VIII: Support Staff for Academic Divisions Post Computer Engineer Research Assistant
Machine Mechanic Laboratory Assistant Jr. Assistant Multi Tasking Staff
Type of Post/ Scale Tech Staff ` 4600 (GP) Academic Staff ` 4200 (GP)
Nos. of Posts 01
Area of Posting
To manage Computer labs
11
Tech Staff ` 2400 (GP) Tech Staff ` 1900 (GP) Admn Staff ` 1900 (GP) Admn Staff ` 1800 (GP)
03
One each for all the 6 departments, one each for Academic, Controller of Examinations (COE), Resource Centre, Design Studio and Handicrafts and Handloom Museum Gallery. One each for FD, TD and BF Tech
06
08
10
One each for FD, TD, B F Tech & 3 for Computer Labs One each for all the 6 departments and two for Academic, COE dept. One each for all the 6 departments and remaining for Resource Centre, Academic, COE Cell etc.
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CHAPTER - VII QUALITY AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Quality and Academic Values: 7.1
An institute gets defined by the collective knowledge it possesses and disposes. Thus, the glory teachers and students carry is the glory the institute would rest upon. This said, the efficiency and cohesive working of any institute would be the summation of all the human resource, including the support staff it has at its disposal- academic, technical and administrative. Everybody should be provided with opportunities for professional growth and as Maslow put it, self-actualization. This would help the support staff to be more in consonance with the institutional value system and to be better tuned to the way faculty operate and think and also allow them to more effectively serve the Institute and its students.
Faculty Development: 7.2
Teachers are the dispensers of knowledge who help in the evolution of the institute. They help in opening minds and more importantly in "seeing the future". The most crucial factor in building the Haryana centre of NIFT into an „institution of excellence‟ will be its ability to attract and retain quality faculty. With good faculty it can be assured that the quality of students rolling out would reflect in the development of society, ethos and value system. The following remark by James Courant is most appropriate with regards to faculty appointments: “the way to wreck a university is to make good appointments, good appointments are not good enough, it must be the very best that we care about”. A sincere effort to attract high calibre faculty has been the focus of NIFT. Access to the state-of-the–art computing and research infrastructure, conducive teaching and research environment, open culture, supportive administrative structure, lucrative compensation package are some of the perquisite for attracting high calibre faculty.
7.3
NIFT, like many other institutes, has a policy for faculty capacity building to keep faculty members exposed to the latest developments in the field of fashion business. This helps in bridging the gap between the academic instructions to the practical knowledge application and creating new avenues for sharing ideas and opportunities. To ensure such assets do not leave the institute for greener pastures in the era of accelerating change, complexity and uncertainty, measures will need to be taken to retain such high value talents.
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Towards this end, human resource policies and practices that govern faculty service must include: (i)
An extensive faculty development programme that provides opportunities for upgrading qualifications, improving teaching effectiveness, imbibing new learning technologies and strategies, learning management and leadership effectiveness skills, understanding procedural issues, gaining an understanding of the problems and limitations of industry and keeping abreast of progress in their individual specialisation, changes in related specialties (both existing and new) and advances in the underlying knowledge base of fashion business; and
(ii)
Job security linked with acceptable performance which also includes the possibility of „dismissal‟ for non-productivity.
(iii)
Opportunities for personal intellectual growth through research, paper writing and consultancy assignment.
NON-FACULTY STAFF DEVELOPMENT: 7.4
Growth should be collective in nature. This would mean all stakeholders be taken on board including the administrative staffs. To keep them out of this loop would result in an operational gap that could dilute the very structure of what is expected out of an institute of standing. Therefore, it is essential that non-faculty staff must also be included in any self-renewal effort that shall be promoted at the Campus with a view towards enabling such staff to develop capabilities to work as a unit to meet institutional needs, as well as to change in response to problems.
7.5
As postulated by the evolutionary scientist Darwin, the fittest survive. This demands the skills of adaptation as called for by changing times. Change, being the only constant today, rejigs established norms, practices, structures and many more such. These new equations demand new mind sets and new ways of operating. This in turn will demand evolution on a continual basis to stay course. This evolution will require learning, de-learning and un-learning. A systematic framework in the form of a blueprint on "Development Programme" for the Non -faculty staff as much for other staffs should be put in place.
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HRD IMPELEMENTATION STRATEGY: 7.6
Alwin Tofler quoted, "The educated of the future is not one who knows to write or read, but one who is willing to learn and relearn". The faculty should keep themselves abreast of the latest. By doing so, they should be able to transfer updated knowledge to the student community. The growth implementation strategy must be geared to the characteristics of adult learning and should be left to the subject - faculty and non-faculty support staffinvolved. Also, educational researches indicate that adults “learn best” when they are allowed to determine their own learning needs and to select their own learning activities. Thus they must be encouraged to voluntarily participate in development programmes. Clearly they will participate in sizeable numbers if they perceive such activities as being beneficial to their career growth.
7.7
Furthermore they are bound to have a sense of commitment for the programme if they are involved in its establishment and operation in a meaningful way. The staff involvement strategy can be two pronged in nature, one on an individual level and other on a global level. At the individual level, each staff member draws up his own professional development plan. This, it may be suggested could be done at the time of developing annual work plan linked to performance appraisal report, in consultation with the Head of Department specifying development needs and a list of activities that need to be pursued to fulfil them. On a global level, the involvement of the staff may be channelized through staff development committees, one each for faculty and non-faculty staff, composed of an assortment of staff members Campus. Members of the Advisory Committees would need to be individuals who are opinion leaders (i.e individuals who have the confidence and respect of their colleagues) if an effective support base is to be established for staff development amongst the staff.
7.8
It is suggested that for the successful implementation of such a development programme, a competent authority spearheads it. The Staff Development Coordinator, as he may come to be known as, shall be professionally qualified in the cadre of a Professor with the required qualities as deemed fit for the role. The qualities shall include, besides many other, Leadership skills, knowledge skills in the process of change, communication skills etc. This programme should be managed by the School of Fashion Technology and Management.
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7.9
The various developmental needs having being identified at individual and global levels, will now have to be drawn up, by the Staff Development Coordinator in conjunction with the staff developmental committee, as an institutional plan of action. This plan of action, to ensure a time bound implementation effecting in the desired growth pattern, should be broken down into activities. For some needs the staff may be required to be sent outside to attend workshops/courses. For some other resource person may be hired to develop and present a tailor–made programme as well as to provide the implementation and follow-up assistance needed by the staff to introduce the innovation or change. Alternately, an in-house expert could be used, if available, especially when large groups have to be covered.
7.10
An important factor that needs to be kept in mind is that mere exposure is not enough. It may be noted here that the staff be provided an opportunity to practice what has been garnered through the learning under supervised simulation. Feedback will be provided during simulated applications to ensure corrective measures are taken till the point of expertise. From here on, the staffs is prepared, it is ensured, to face real life situations. It may be suggested that for maximum effectiveness of the training, it is essential that the staff go through the entire cycle in the process of change.
7.11
The executive management has a crucial and significant role to play in staff development. It needs to be borne in mind that not everyone will participate regardless of what may be done to motivate them to do so. A hit rate of 2530% is appreciable and the outcome in terms of improvement in work efficiency and attitudes will be noticeable. Besides support of the top management the success of the HRD programme is dependent on several other factors. Critical amongst which are the following: (i)
Provision of adequate financial resources;
(ii)
Provision of time, i.e., considering participation in approved HRD activities as a part of the normal work load thus allowing their usage within normal working hours;
(iii)
Provision of facilities;
(iv)
Publicity for the programme through a newsletter/circular; and
(v)
Establishment of a system of incentives and rewards linked to growth opportunities as a means of motivating staff to participate in HRD activities.
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CHAPTER - VIII INDUSTRY – INSTITUTE INTERACTION Raison D’ Etre for Industry-Institute Interaction (I3): 8.1
A symbiotic relationship co-existence has often led to excellence and wealth creation. While industry is involved in "wealth creation", the academia is involved in "Creators of wealth". The NIFT Campus at Panchkula as a constituent unit of an apex level institute of NIFT will be committed to the development of human talent and the Creators of wealth. The vision for an industry-institute partnership must, therefore, be to work together for improvement in each other‟s performance thereby contributing to a healthy and sustainable economy and society. Such mutual influence can only be achieved through mutual understanding which in turn, can only develop through close contact and collaboration.
8.2
Given their independent objectives, the industry and the institute though travel along then same directly, hardly meet. As has been, the dynamic industry of fashion and allied components categorizes small scale and operates on short / medium term in India and the academia working towards immediate supply of manpower in the short term and change agents in the long term, have sets of objective that do not necessarily match. While this has been recognized by both the Industry and Academia, a middle-point is seemingly elusive. The need of the hour is for faculty to take business and industry into their professional system, learn about it and relate their teaching to it in an appropriate and balanced way. Industry, in turn, needs to open itself up to be helped to think long term on vital qualities of life issues. Clearly this then is the raison d‟ētre for nurturing I3.
8.3
The Panchkula Campus will establish a Centre for Industry and Artisans. This Centre will have Design Studio, Handicraft & Handloom Museum and Gallery working closely on various areas of collaboration.
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AVENUES FOR COLLABORATION: 8.4
Some avenues of collaboration are listed below in capsule form: (i)
Co-operation in Training & Education (a)
(b)
(ii)
Students:
Practical training in the form of internships
Industrial sourcing and sponsorship of students projects
In turn the students would, through their acquired knowledge, pass on the learning‟s of Design to the industry. Design and Concept Learning would help industry further their business prospects.
Faculty:
Provide industry orientation to the curricula
Faculty Attachments to the industry
Create awareness and knowledge of industrial practices
Provide correlation between theory and professional practices
Impart exposure to cross-curricular learning outputs; etc.
In return, faculties would transfer knowledge on latest developments in the field of research and incorporate Design techniques / Innovation Management principles to the stakeholders of the organization.
Technology Exchange (a)
Workshops and Future vision Seminars
(b)
Visits to university laboratories and industrial R&D sites, production sites
(c)
Access to manufacturing facilities, specialized hardware and specialized instrumentation.
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(d)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
In return, Institute shall help industry move up the value chainDesign, Technology and Management chains. This is to ensure the Industry is geared up for higher stakes in the global business scenario.
Partnership for Change (a)
Continuing education for concepts and skills updating and, acquisition of new technology & management skills for company professionals.
(b)
Induction training of fresh recruits
(c)
Awareness and training programmes of new products/services to users.
Joint Projects (a)
Consultancy and immediate problem solving assignments.
(b)
Joint projects for third parties.
(c)
Joint programmes on shared problems/issues
(d)
Constructive discontent projects to enable Industry evolve and ready itself for a bigger global role.
Funding (a)
Contribution to a Corpus Fund
(b)
Endowed Chairs
(c)
Scholarships and Stipends
(d)
Donation of equipment, teaching aids, models, programmed lectures, software, books etc.
(e)
Journal subscription
(f)
Funding of laboratories/R & D projects/ mutually beneficial academic activities etc.
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(vi)
Education Policy. (a)
8.5
A vision driven education model will steer the industry into a different orbit. While the Academia shall incorporate feedbacks received from the Industry to meet current requirements, it is believed the role of an institute is to help the industry with supply of forward thinking man power. The idea stems from the fact that every business will work in the future, by the future and for the future. This demands the supply from the academia be trained for this future.
A "trading relationship", the basis of a sustainable relationship, can only be nurtured on mutual benefit and mutual trust. The first step, therefore, is to break the barriers inhibiting I3. Promotion of I3 is one of the prime objectives of the Haryana Centre of NIFT. It is thus suggested that a senior faculty member may be appointed to act as a Coordinator for I3. He may be assisted in developing an I3 programme at the Haryana Centre by an Advisory Board for I3 comprising both faculty and persons drawn from various segments of the Fashion industry in the state of Haryana. He will also head the Centre for Industry, Artisan and Craftsperson.
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CHAPTER - IX BUILDING & SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Land 9.1
Government of Haryana has identified 20 acres of land at village Panchayat, Manakpur, Nanakchand, Block Pinjore, District Panchkula for NIFT Campus .
Building 9.2
The new campus will consist of academic blocks, IT block, administrative block, Resource centre block, Incubation centre, residential area for faculty, staff and students utilities recreation areas etc. The administrative block will fulfil teaching requirements of School of Design, School of Fashion Technology & Management, Centre for Languages, Humanities and Basic & Social Sciences. It will have lecture & tutorial halls, Studios, Workshops, laboratories. The Resource Centre will have library, information centre, design studio and handicraft & handloom museum and gallery. The incubation Centre will be with the Centre for Industry, Artisans & Craftsperson. The utilities area will have canteen, stationery space for recreation, space for club activities of 4 students organisations and sports.
9.3
The cost of building construction is estimated at ` 93.74 crores including interior work (Table IX) based on area standard for all courses offered at NIFT. Provisions have been made for construction of additional built up areas that are required at remotely located sites to accommodate housing for boys and girls hostel, residential block for faculty/officers staff and guest house etc.
9.4
Further, since there has been enormous increase in the cost indices in the SOR, along with the increase in the cost of basic raw material viz cement, steel, sand, bricks, finishing material, transportation cost etc., thereby leading to additional cost escalation. The cost excludes statutory payments to be made to local authorities for the services viz sanction of building plans, development charges, deposit for electricity, water, sewerage facilities etc.
9.5
The details of built up areas for various facilities for the calculation of rough cost estimates for the setting up of permanent campus of NIFT Centres at nonmetro remote locations is mentioned as follows in Table X.
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Table IX - Estimated cost of the Panchkula Campus S No
A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Functional Area Description
Total Plinth Area (Sq. Ft.)
Cost per Sq. Ft (`)
Building Construction Cost (` in Crores)
24180 76570 12350 19500 5000 90610 95186 20800 3000 347196
2700.00
93.74
Administrative Block Academic Block Canteen Block Auditorium Block Incubation Centre Housing Block Hostel Block Resource Centre Guest House Total
Table X - Details of Proposed Built-up areas Academic Block S No
Functional Area Description
1 2
School of Design School of Fashion Technology and Management 3 Centre for Languages, Humanities, Basic & Social Sciences 4 Centre for Industry, Artisans and Craftsmen Interface 5 UPS, Electrical, Generator, Utility, Server Room Total Total Plinth Area including Circulation, Walls and Toilets @ 30%
Approx. Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 26400 24000
Nos.
1 1
Approx. Total Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 26400 24000
4000
1
4000
4000
1
4000
500
1
500 58900 76570
Administrative Block 41
S No
Functional Area Description
Director‟s Office (including Rest room and wash room) 2 Director's PA Room 3 Waiting Lounge 4 Meeting hall (50 -60 seater) 5 Jt. Director's office (including rest room and wash) 6 Jt. Director's PA Room 7 Waiting Lounge 8 Accounts Section 9 Administration Section 10 COE Section 11 Storage 12 Faculty Space & Cabins 13 Faculty Lounge 14 Dept. offices 15 Reception plus waiting lounge 16 UPS, Electrical, Generator, Utility Room Total Total Plinth Area including Circulation, Walls and Toilets @ 30% 1
Approx. Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 800
Nos.
1
Approx. Total Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 800
250 300 2000 500
1 1 1 1
250 300 2000 500
150 200 500 500 500 2000 120 1500 250 2000 500
1 1 1 1 1 1 45 1 6 1 1
150 200 500 500 500 2000 5400 1500 1500 2000 500 18600 24180
Canteen Block S No
1 2 3
Functional Area Description
Canteen Gymnasium Medical and Psychologist‟s (Counsellors) room
Total Total Plinth Area including Circulation, Walls and Toilets @ 30%
Approx. Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 8000 1000 500
Nos.
1 1 1
Approx. Total Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 8000 1000 500 9500 12350
Hostel Block 42
S No
Functional Area Description
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hostel (Boys) - 3 Seater Hostel (Girls) - 3 Seater Hostel (Boys) - Single Unit Hostel (Girls) - Single Unit Common Room – Boys Common Room – Girls Warden's Room, Waiting room, Sick Room, Pantry, Wash – Boys & Girls 8 UPS, Electrical, Generator, Utility Room – Boys & Girls 9 Recreation Room - Indoor Games Total Total Plinth Area including Circulation, Walls and Toilets @ 30%
Approx. Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 220 220 120 120 1500 1500 1000
Nos.
28 84 84 250 1 1 2
Approx. Total Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 6160 18480 10080 30000 1500 1500 2000
500
2
1000
2500
1
2500 73200 95186
Approx. Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 14000 1000
Nos.
Approx. Total Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 14000 1000 15000 19500
Auditorium Bock S No
1 2
Functional Area Description
Auditorium NIFT's Designer Shop
Total Total Plinth Area including Circulation, Walls and Toilets @ 30%
1 1
Resource Centre Block
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S No
Functional Area Description
1 2
Resource Centre Design Studio and Handicrafts/Handloom Museum Total Total Plinth Area including Circulation Walls and Toilets @ 30%
Approx. Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 8000 8000
Nos.
1 1
Approx. Total Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 8000 8000 16000 10400
Residential Block S No
1
Functional Area Description
Director's House - Type V - B - D - I (3 BHK- Duplex) including Servant's Quarter and Garage 2 Jt. Director/Professor's House Type V - A - D - II (3 BHK) 3 Associate Professor House - Type - IV (2 BHK) 4 Assistant Professor/Estate Engineer/Computer Engineer/Steno Grade - I House Type - III (2 BHK) 5 Staff Quarters - Type III 6 Staff Quarters - Type II 7 Staff Quarters - Type I 8 Community Centre 9 Commercial Complex - General Shops including Grocery, Stationery Shop, Bank 10 UPS, Electrical, Generator, Utility Room Total Total Plinth Area including Circulation Walls and Toilets @ 30%
Approx. Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 2100
Nos.
1
Approx. Total Carpet Area (in Sq. Ft.) 2100
1600
7
11200
1000
13
13000
700
22
15400
700 600 450 1500 2000
15 15 10 1 1
10500 9000 4500 1500 2000
500
1
500 69700 90610
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CHAPTER - X INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENT
Sl. No A
B
10.1
NIFT Haryana Centre will offer three UG programmes (Fashion Design, Textile Design, and Bachelor of Fashion Technology- Apparel Production) and three PG programmes (Master of Fashion Technology, Master of Fashion Management and Master of Design) in 2016 at the completion of building construction. The NIFT Centre should be fully equipped with state of the art classroom equipment/machinery for hands on training. This is also due to the demand of broad based technology intensive curriculum.
10.2
The infrastructure requirement for commencement of six academic programmes is estimated to cost ` 26.53 Crores. The indicative list of academic infrastructure requirements for the proposed academic programmes is given in Annexure IV. The final list would be prepared along with the development of curriculum of school based learning. Estimated fund requirements for Academic Infrastructure as per Standard Requirements applicable for NIFT Centres is given in Table XI.
Table XI – Capital Expenditures for Academics (Amount ` in Crores) Amount Amount Amount Details 2016 2017 2018 Academic Programmes 1 School of Design 1.25 0.85 0.40 2 School of Fashion Technology and 0.70 0.80 0.20 Management 3 Centre of Languages, Humanities, Basic 0.10 Science and Sciences 4 Centre for Industry, Artisans & Craftsmen 0.40 Interface Sub Total 2.45 1.65 0.60 Academic Support Infrastructure 1 Resource Centre (Print & non-print 1.30 1.40 1.30 collection, hardware & software etc), Design Studio, Handicrafts and Handloom Museum 2 Information Technology (Hardware, 3.00 3.00 2.50 Software to be used for academic purpose) 3 Admn. & Academic furniture & equipments 8.68 4 Vehicles – 2 Buses and 2 Cars 0.65 Sub Total 13.63 4.40 3.80 Total (A + B) 16.08 6.05 4.40 GRAND TOTAL (A+B) 26.53
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CHAPTER – XI STUDENT FACILITIES & SERVICES
Student Residential Facilities: 11.1
For a NIFT centre like Panchkula, it will be essential to provide hostel facility to each and every student. Keeping this in mind hostel rooms have been planned for all students. Hostel would be managed by wardens with Faculty as coordinators to supervise.
Transport Services: 11.2
Two buses are proposed for outright purchase which may be utilized for industry visit, sourcing and other visits.
Health Care: 11.3
Medical aid may be provided for students of the Haryana Centre in a manner similar to that available at other NIFT Centres. A Doctor and a Nurse may be made available during working hours at the permanent NIFT Campus to take care of general and specific medical needs of students. The same Doctor may also be available on call to attend to the needs of hostel students during off hours. Also, arrangements may be made with a nearby hospital for preferential admission in case there is need for the hospitalization of any student.
Canteen: 11.4
A full-fledged canteen/mess services are proposed which will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at the campus as well as hostel. The canteen may be managed and operated by a private contractor under the supervision of a Canteen Committee comprising faculty, officers and students.
Student Co-Curricular Activities: 11.5
One of the fundamental features of the academic philosophy that is espoused by NIFT and followed at all its academic centres is to maintain a balance between the curricular, cross-curricular and co-curricular aspects of education to ensure development of the total personality of the students.
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To cater to the co-curricular aspects of education the Haryana Centre of NIFT will promote the following clubs in a manner similar to that at the existing NIFT canters: (i)
Cultural & Dramatics Club,
(ii)
Literary Club,
(iii)
Sports, Adventure & Photography Club, and
(iv)
Environment & Social Service Club
11.6
Each of the four clubs shall be managed by an elected student committee under the guidance of a faculty advisor nominated by the Centre Director. A senior faculty member in the capacity of Student Development Activities Coordinator (SDAC) shall be responsible to oversee Student Co-curricular Activities.
11.7
It is expected that participation in co-curricular activities shall provide opportunities to students to develop their capacity for independent thinking, hone their organizational and leadership skills, enhance their team working capacity, expand their intellectual and aesthetic horizon beyond the realm of classroom activities and above all inculcate a community spirit. Financing of the co-curricular activities is proposed through a student co-curricular activity fee to be paid annually by each student and supplemented by a matching grant by the Centre.
Guidance & Counselling Services: 11.8
The academic career of students is characterized by a heavy work load and frequent periods of stress. It is thus felt desirable to set up guidance and counselling unit at the Haryana Centre to be headed by a senior faculty and involving a large number of volunteer counsellors drawn from the faculty, senior students of the centre and eminent Haryana based parents. It would also be desirable to appoint a trained psychologist as a full time counsellor on the rolls of NIFT, Haryana when the centre is fully developed. The services of a consulting psychologist on call may also be made available for diagnostic and remedial attention.
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Mentor Programme: 11.9
The Indian education scenario is such that most students who go on for higher education decide on a career choice without any prior “real world” experience and are influenced by peer and family pressure. It is therefore suggested that the Haryana Centre promotes a Mentor Programme wherein each student is placed in direct contact with a practitioner serving as “mentor” who teaches and counsels the young student in a one-in-one relationship either face-to-face or through e-mail or through telephone.
11.10 It is recommended that NIFT alumni may be persuaded to volunteer to become “mentors” and to pass on their rich experience both at NIFT and beyond to the current students. The following sets of specific goals are suggested for the Mentor Programme: (i)
Improve the student experience through contact with NIFT graduates;
(ii)
Link students with professionals in their area of career interest;
(iii)
Enable alumni to continue their connection with NIFT; and
(iv)
Create a new generation of committed alumni to serve NIFT and its future students.
11.11 The benefit of the programme from the student‟s viewpoint is that they develop networking skills and interact with people in their chosen career area whilst the benefit from the alumni viewpoint is that they get an opportunity to share their resources and experiences with current students thereby contributing to the spawning of better professionals in their areas of work. Clearly a mentoring relationship is a unique interaction between individuals and therefore there can be no firm rules about what should occur in mentoring. The outcome will clearly depend on the keenness of the student to take advantage of the wisdom of the “mentor” as well as the willingness of the alumni to pass on his knowledge and experience. Obviously participation in the programme has to be purely on a voluntary basis both on the part of the alumni and student. Placement Services: 11.12 On campus placement services for graduating students is proposed to be provided with a view towards enabling them to start their careers as a fashion professional in challenging positions. Leading national and international companies would be invited to the NIFT, Panchkula Campus to interview graduates for possible placement. Graduates from NIFT, Panchkula can also avail opportunities for being interviewed at other NIFT centres.
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11.13 The common guidelines for availing the placement services as applicable to other NIFT Centres would also apply to graduating students of NIFT, Haryana. Placement activities at the Centre-level shall be coordinated by the Regional Industry Coordinator (RIC) whilst that at the national level by the NIFT placement cell under Head (Industry) at the NIFT Head Office. Students are expected to be involved in a big way in the formulation of guidelines for placement and decisions with regards companies to be invited for placement interviews and scheduling of visits, etc.
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CHAPTER – XII GOVERNANCE AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Structure of Governance 12.1
The Haryana Centre of NIFT is a constituent unit of NIFT with headquarters at New Delhi. Strategic governance of all NIFT Centres promoted under the NIFT ACT 2006 vests on a Board of Governors, NIFT. The agenda, policies and goals that drive NIFT comprising fifteen academic centres towards a position of leadership in the fashion education marketplace is set by the Board of Governors. The Board also exercises appropriate control over the Executive Management of NIFT to ensure that it is managed in a manner that fulfils the promotion of various academic values and meets the aspirations of all its stakeholders as well as the expectations of society. Apart from the NIFT Act 2006 and the Statutes, Ordinances and Manuals provide the governance frame work for NIFT. These are in the public domain.
12.2
The NIFT Board of Governors is assisted in the discharge of its functions by the Senate which is responsible for the following: (i)
Revising the curricula and syllabi for the courses of studies;
(ii)
Lay down procedures for conducting of examination, appointment of examiners, moderators, tabulators, declaration of the result of the examination;
(iii)
Make recommendations to the Board on creation or modification or abolition of any Department or merger with another Department, make periodical review of the activities of the Department and take appropriate action;
(iv)
Review periodically the working of the Library and Resource Centres and any other academic support services and take appropriate action;
(v)
Frame guidelines consistent with the Statutes and the Ordinances regarding admission, discipline, attendance, award of fellowships, scholarship, free studentships, medals and prizes, fees, residences, concessions;
(vi)
Promote research within the Institute and require reports on such research from the personas engaged thereon;
(vii)
Exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the Institute and to give directions regarding methods of instruction and cooperative teaching among institutions; 50
(viii) Outreach through distance and other learning mode to enhance the academic and research productivity of the Institute; 12.3
The other authorities that help the working of NIFT are Academic Affairs Committee, Establishment Committee and Finance & Audit Committee. (i)
(ii)
(iii)
Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) The committee is responsible for the following (a)
To oversee and ensure compliance with existing academic policies of the Institute;
(b)
To oversee the maintenance and improvement of academic standards of the Institute; and
(c)
To assist the Board in establishing policies and systems for ensuring the highest academic standards and best practices for furthering the interest of the Institute and its stakeholders.
Finance and Audit Committee (F&AC) : The committee is responsible for the following (a)
To write off of assets, engagement of consultants, disposal of surplus stores of book value,
(b)
Accord the necessary administrative approval and expenditure sanction for all capital goods and major works,
(c)
To fix limits of the total recurring expenditure and the total nonrecurring expenditure of the year based on the income and resources of the Institute beyond the delegated powers of the Director General.
Establishment Committee: The committee is responsible for the following a) The Establishment Committee shall exercise the powers and functions of the Board relating to establishment matters and perform any other functions related to the establishment matters of the Institute assigned by the Board. b) The Establishment Committee shall function as the Appellate Authority and Reviewing Authority for the purpose of Central Civil Services.
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Fig 10.1: Organisation Chart
Executive Management 12.4
At the apex level, responsibility for executive management of NIFT and its academic centres vests on a Director General (DG) serving in the capacity of the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of NIFT. The DG functions from the Head Office of NIFT located within the premises of NIFT, Delhi. The DG is responsible for ensuring implementation of all policies laid down by the Board and is answerable to the Board. The DG is also responsible for supervision and control over the affairs of NIFT and all its academic centres including the imparting of instruction and the maintenance of discipline.
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For academic matters, the DG is assisted by a decision support system comprising a Dean (Academics), a Head (Academic Affairs), Chairpersons, Head (FOTD), Head (Research), Head (IT) and Head (National Resource Centre). For administrative and other non academic matters the decision support system comprises a Director (Finance), CAO, Project Engineer and Registrar. 12.5
At the level of the individual Campus, responsibility for executive management vests with the Campus Directors (one for each Centre) who are directly answerable to the DG in the discharge of their assigned functions. In parallel to the structure at the apex level the decision support system for each Campus Director comprises a set of Faculty and Centre Coordinators and a Head Librarian for academic matters and a Joint Director, Deputy Director (F&A), Assistant Director, & Accounts Officer for administrative and other non-academic matters. The individual members of the decision support system at the Centre level communicate directly with their counterparts at the apex level on matters within their jurisdiction.
12.6
A State Level Advisory Committee (SLAC) under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary of the state of Haryana or his nominee and consisting of other members drawn from related State Govt. Departments, Industry & other Academic Institutions will play an advisory role in matters concerning: (i)
Generation of funds for various events, projects and other academic activities
(ii)
To develop close synergy and linkages with the industry of the region
(iii)
Suggest ways and means for running the centre effectively within the approved revenue budget
(iv)
Monitor and advise the NIFT centre on academic programmes
(v)
Project and promote NIFT as an institute of excellence in all forums and
(vi)
To liaison with the State Govt for honouring of commitments given to NIFT and solicit their support for future.
The committee is expected to meet once every quarter.
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Style of Management: 12.7
The style of executive management has a crucial impact on the pursuit of academic excellence. Clearly what is called for is a style which lays emphasis on self management by objective. This in turn calls for appropriate decentralization of authority and responsibility for decision-making, introduction of a state-of-the-art office management system coupled with a computer – based MIS and a campus – wide communication network to reduce reliance on lower level clerical functionaries and privatization of many services such as transport, watch & ward, health services, horticulture and infrastructure maintenance, housekeeping & sanitation, etc. through utilization of contractual services. Furthermore, the administrative machinery must be proactive rather than reactive as appears to be the norm in most educational institutions. Also the management system must place a premium on transparency, the building of harmonious relationships with various stakeholders and the promotion of a culture that inspires ethical behavior.
Management and Administrative Staff 12.8
The following positions are suggested for managing the new Haryana Centre.
Post Campus Director
Table XII – Description of Posts and Pay Scales Type of Post/ Scale Gross emoluments of ` 1.5 – 2 lacs/month or ` 37400-67000 + 8700 (GP)
Jt. Director Dy. Director (F&A) Head Resource Centre Accounts Officer Steno Grade I Estate Engineer Assistant Librarian Research Assistant Senior Assistant (Admn) Senior Assistant (Accts.) Assistant Assistant (Accts.) Asst. Warden Electrician, Plumber Driver Multi Tasking Staff
No. of Posts 01
` 15600-39100 + 7600 (GP) ` 15600-39100 + 6600 (GP) ` 15600-39100 + 5400 (GP) ` 15600-39100 + 5400 (GP) ` 9300-34800 + 4600 (GP) ` 9300-34800 + 4600 (GP) ` 9300-34800 + 4200 (GP) ` 9300-34800 + 4200 (GP) ` 9300-34800 + 4200 (GP) ` 9300-34800 + 4200 (GP) ` 5200-20200 + 2400 (GP) ` 5200-20200 + 2400 (GP) ` 5200-20200 + 2400 (GP) `5200-20200 + 1900 (GP) ` 5200-20200 + 1900 (GP) ` 5200-20200 + 1800 (GP)
01 01 01 01 02 01 02 03 01 01 03 02 02 01 each 02 07 33
Total Fig. 10.2 organisation chart
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DG, NIFT
Centre Director
Academic Council
Dean (Academic) Academic Planning, CEP & Cluster Initiatives
Head (Academic Affairs) Advisory Group: Student Affairs, Training, Co-curricular etc.
MIS
Registrar (I) Dy. Registrar
Management and Administration
Centre Director (s)
Head (Industry)
Director (Finance)
Director IT & C Computer Centre
CP-FP
CP-FD
CP-FM
CP-TD
CP-KD
CP-FC
CP F&LA
CP F Tech
Registrar (II) Admission s
Project Engineer
Centre Coordinators & Faculty Coordinators Dy. Dir NRC
Fig. 10.3 organisation chart
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State Level Advisory Committee (SLAC)
Chairman (Chief Secretary Of representative state (or) nominee
DG, NIFT
Campus Director (s)
Registrar Faculty- Design, Technology, Management
Finance Cluster Initiative Coordinator
Centre Coordina tor Foundati on Studies
Centre Coordinators Design – FD, AD, TD, FC,KD, BFT, MFT, MFM F&LA, F &C
Coordinators Industry, SDAC, IL&DL
Administratio n
Head Librarian
Teaching Faculty
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CHAPTER – XIII FINANCIAL ESTIMATES Introduction 13.1
NIFT, a statutory body under the NIFT Act 2006, with fifteen centres located at Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Raebareli, Shillong. NIFT generates its own income through the fees from regular courses, Continuing Education Programmes and Project/Consultancy Services rendered to the Government or Non-Government Agencies and Private Organizations.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 13.2
The estimated project cost is projected as ` 138.11 Crores for the permanent campus of NIFT Haryana offering 3 UG and 3 PG programmes. The details are given as below: Table XIII - Estimated Capital Expenses
1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
Land Necessary space for Institute Campus
20 Acres to be provided by Govt. of Haryana Building Construction ` 93.74 Crores Academics Infrastructure Financial Requirement based on proposed academic programmes a. Administrative and Academic furniture & ` 8.68 Crores equipments b. Machinery and Tools & Equipments for ` 4.70 Crores different Programmes c. Vehicles – 2 Buses and 2 Cars ` 0.65 Crores Academic Support Infrastructure a. Resource Centre (Print & Non Print ` 1.00 Crores collection, Hardware & Software) b. Design Studio ` 1.50 Crores c. Handicraft & Handloom Museum and ` 1.50 Crores Gallery d. Information Technology (Hardware, ` 8.50 Crores Software to be used for academic purpose) Revenue Deficit for initial 06 years ` 17.84 Crores Total
` 138.11 Crores
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Revenue Generation: 13.3
For the purpose of this report the income generated through regular courses only is considered. As per existing rates the yearly fee payable by full – time undergraduate and postgraduate students excluding refundable security deposit and hostel fees is as under. Particulars
For non-NRI students (6 months) ` 1,10,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 1,18,000
Tuition Fees Library Fee Mediclaim & Student Development Fee Exam Fee Total
For NRI/NRI Sponsored students (per year) ` 4,18,000 26,500 17,000 2,000 4,63,500
(i)
It is assumed that there would be a hike in tuition fee by 10% every year.
(ii)
Savings @ 25% from hostel Fees have also been considered for calculating revenue receipts.
(iii)
The estimated annual income from student fees for the years 2016 –17 to 2021–22 on the basis outlined in Sections 13.3 is given in Table XIV. Being new centre, it is expected that approx. 20% NRI seats will be filled in the second year, 40% in the third year and maximum 60% in the fourth year. Further, the no. of seats for Master of Fashion Management Programme is considered as 50 per batch excluding NRI quota. Table XIV - Annual Income from Student Fees
YEAR 2016 - 17 2017 -18 2018 - 19 2019 - 20 2020 - 21 2021 – 22
UG – General 90 180 270 360 360 360
STUDENT STRENGTH UG PG – PG NRI General NRI
TOTAL STREN GTH
INCOME (` in crores) 3.09 7.16 10.37 14.36 16.77 18.94
3 9 18 27
110 220 220 220 220
3 9 15 18
200 406 508 613 625
33
220
18
631
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Salary Expenditure: 13.4
The annual expenditure on salaries has been calculated on the basis of projected recruitment which is to be done in a phased manner. The current gross salary at the initial of the scale has been calculated, and an annual average increase of 10% on account of increments and D.A. enhancements has been assumed to project the future expenditures. The estimates consider 50% pay hike as a result of seventh pay commission.
13.5
The annual operating expenditure has been calculated for 3 broad expenditure heads of establishment expenses, academic expenditure and other Administrative Expenditure.
13.6
To arrive at administrative expenses and other expenditures, the expenses incurred by NIFT new centres were analyzed. The projected figures are given in Table XV below: Table XV – Projected Revenue Receipts and Expenditures (` in crores)
S. No. 1 2 3
4 5 6
Head of Expenditure Establishment expenditure Academic Expenses Other Administrative Expenses Total Revenue Expenditure Total Revenue Receipts Revenue Deficit/Surplus
2016 – 17 5.20
201718 7.92
201819 8.97
201920 10.07
202021 10.35
202122 10.65
0.50
0.55
0.61
0.70
0.83
1.00
3.69
4.80
5.63
5.73
5.89
5.87
9.39
13.27
15.21
16.50
17.07
17.53
3.42
7.53
10.77
14.81
17.26
19.48
-5.97
-5.74
-4.43
-1.69
0.19
1.96
Revenue Shortfall: 13.7
It is expected that the centre will achieve a breakeven point by 2020 – 21 with revenues from fees of 6 regular and certificate courses. However, it will be contingent upon the actual receipts and expenditures.
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Annexure I List of Subjects for the Regular Academic Programmes - First Year S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Subjects Introduction to World Art & Culture Fashion Orientation Professional Practices Visualization & Representation – I Geometry – I Elements of Design – I Foundation Vector Graphic Material Studies Creative Thinking Skills Intellectual Property Rights Organizational Behaviour Art and Design Aesthetics Visualization & Representation – II Geometry – II Elements of Design – II Digital Design Environment Studies Fabric Science – I Elements of Technology Computerised Data Management Material Science Fabric Science – II Structured System Analysis & Design RDBMS Understanding Body and Pattern Shapes through Draping Integrated Term Project
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Annexure I (Contd..) List of Subjects for the Regular Academic Programmes – School of Design S. No.
Subject
S. No.
Subject Research Methods Grading Manual & CAD Prototype Development IV Portfolio Development Menswear Design & Development EDP Colloquium Paper Craft based product development Creative Pattern Making Advanced Surface Development Children's wear Couture Design Fashion Accessories Contemporary Art and Design Theatre Costume & Design Visual Merchandising Fashion Styling Lingerie Design Graphic Design Design Management Denim wear Films, Fashion & Image Business of Fashion Luxury Corporate Designs & Fashion Industry Fashion Forecast for Indian Retail Elements of Textile Design Woven Structure I Textile Science Surface Techniques Digital Imaging & Editing Techniques Traditional Indian Textiles I Fashion Studies Summer Project Textile Design Techniques Woven Structure II Textile Chemical Processing I
1 2 3 4 5
Pattern Making I Fashion illustration & Design I Draping I Garment Construction I Elements of Textiles
37 38 39 40 41
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Surface Design Technique I History of Design & Fashion I Fashion Studies Fashion Illustration & Design II Marketing Surface Design Technique II Garment Construction II Draping II History of Design & Fashion II Pattern Making II Design Process Photography Prototype Development II Fashion Illustration & Design III Pattern Making III Draping III Garment Construction III Fabric Studies Surface Design Technique III
42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
25 26 27 28 29 30
Merchandising History of Design & Fashion III Digital Presentation Technique Prototype Development III Fashion Illustration & Design IV Pattern Making IV
61 62 63 64 65 66
31 32 33 34 35 36
Knitwear Garment Construction IV Manufacturing Process Surface design Technique IV Advance Professional Practices History of Design & Fashion IV
67 68 69 70 71 72
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Annexure I (Contd..) List of Subjects for the Regular Academic Programmes – School of Design S. No. 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95
Subject
S. No.
Subject
Textile Chemical Processing Practical I CAD - Print
96
Textile Art
97
Traditional Indian Textiles II Research Methodology Surface Techniques II Print Design Project Advanced Woven Structures Textile Chemical Processing CAD - Dobby & Carpet Craft Research and Documentation Business in Design Pattern Making & Construction Methods Fabric Styling Woven Design Project Fabric Quality Assurance
98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105
Advanced Pattern Making & Construction methods Textiles for Apparel Floor Covering Research Methods Design Thinking Digital Design Visual and Design Cultures Language of Fashion Professional Practices
106 107
IPR Design Methods
108 109 110
Digital Presentation Techniques Design Colloquium Sustainable Design Appreciation of World Textiles Professional Ethics and Responsibilities Advanced Design Project CAD - Jacquard Visual Merchandising
111 112 113 114 115
Trends Research & Forecasting Ergonomics Craft Studies – Theory, Design & Practices Design for Special Needs Fashion Innovation Research Proposal Sustainable Systems Entrepreneurship & Business Plan Development Craft/Cluster Study Minor Guided Project Industry Internship
116 117 118
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Annexure I (Contd..) List of Subjects for the Regular Academic Programmes School of Fashion Technology and Management S. No.
Subject
S. No.
Subject
1 2 3
Dyeing & Printing Human Resource Management MIS
26 27 28
4 5 6
Garment Construction Pattern Making Sewn Products Machinery & Equipments VB.net Spreading & Cutting of Apparel Products Apparel Standards, Specifications and Quality Control Fabric and Garment Finishing Web Technologies
29 30 31
Production & Operations Management Work Study for Apparel Manufacturing Fashion Merchandising Apparel Quality Management Maintenance Management
37
Technology for Apparel Production Control of Production Apparel Marketing and Merchandising Plant Layout and Facility Design
38
Maintenance Engineering
39 40 41 42
18
Apparel Production Planning & Control Entrepreneurship Management
Pattern Engineering Web Based Data Management Retail Management and Technology International Business
19 20
Costing of Apparel Products Enterprise Resource Planning
44 45
21
Computer Aided Production Planning AutoCAD Textile Internship
46
Apparel CAD & Grading Product Analysis and development
49 50
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
22 23 24 25
32 33 34 35 36
43
47 48
Lean Manufacturing Apparel Internship Overview of Global Fashion Industry Appreciation Intellectual Property Rights Fabric Study - Woven & Knits Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Professional Practices Pattern Appreciation
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Apparel Internship Advanced Pattern Making & Construction Ergonomics and Work place Engineering Apparel Technology Management Computer Integrated Manufacturing Finance Management Research Project
63
Annexure I (Contd..) List of Subjects for the Regular Academic Programmes School of Fashion Technology and Management S. No.
Subject
S. No.
Subject
51
Business Statistics
65
52 53
Organizational Behaviour Fabric Knowledge for Merchandisers Managerial Economics Fashion Marketing Management Fashion Retail Management
66 67
71 72
Strategic Management
73
Entrepreneurship
60 61 62
Research Methodology & Minor Project Garment Manufacturing & Quality Assurance Accounting & Costing for Managers Fashion Brand Management Consumer Behaviour Marketing Research
Retail Buying & Category Management Brand & In-Store Communication Fashion Forecasting & Product Development Operations Research Minor Project Fashion Industry Internship & Training Global Marketing
74 75 76
63
Export Merchandising
77
64
Supply Chain Management
78
Finance Management Legal Environment of Business Customer Relationship Management Business Technology for Fashion Value Chain Fashion Industry Market Survey
54 55 56 57 58 59
68 69 70
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Annexure-II Eligibility Criteria for Faculty Positions S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
Age limit for Direct Recruitment
Educational Qualifications and experience
1 1
2 Professor
3 PB 4 Rs. 3740067000 + 8700 (GP)
4 Upto 50 years (Maximum age limit relaxable upto 7 years in case of NIFT employees and upto 5 years deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
5 UG/PG Diploma/Degree in relevant area from a recognized institute or University of national /international repute, with required years of relevant experience in teaching/ research/ industry of which at least 5 years must be at the level of Associate professor and (or) equivalent to NIFT pay scales for the cadre.
2
Associate Professor
PB 3 Rs. 15600 39100 + 6600 (GP)
Upto 45 years (Maximum age limit relaxable upto 7 years in case of NIFT employees and upto 5 years deserving candidates possessing
Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in the relevant area will be given preference. All candidates who do not possess Ph.D. degree shall be required to obtain the same within 5 years from the date of Appointment. Total Minimum relevant experience required: 4-years UG Diploma/degree - 15 years ( +1 year if its a 3-year UG degree/ diploma) 2 years PG Diploma/degree -12 years (+1 year if duration < 2 year) Ph.D. degree - 8 years. UG/PG Diploma/Degree in relevant area from a recognized institute or University of national /international repute, with required years of relevant experience in teaching/ research/ industry of which at least 5 years must be at the level of Assistant professor and (or) equivalent to NIFT pay scales for the cadre. Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in the relevant area will be given preference. All candidates who do not possess PhD degree shall be required to obtain the same within 5 years from the date of appointment. Total Minimum relevant experience required: 4-years UG Diploma/degree – 10 years ( +1 year if 3year UG degree/diploma) 2 years PG Diploma/degree – 7 years (+1 year if duration < 2 year) Ph.D. degree - 3 years. 65
Annexure II (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1
2
3
3
Assistant Professor
PB 3 Rs. 15600 39100 +5400 (GP)
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4
Educational Qualifications and experience
Upto 35 years (Maximum age limit relaxable upto 7 years in case of NIFT employees and upto 5 yrs deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
UG/PG Diploma/Degree in relevant area from a recognized institute or University of national /international repute, with required years of relevant experience in teaching/research/ industry. Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in the relevant area will be given preference. All candidates who do not possess PhD degree shall be encouraged to obtain the same within 5 years from the date of appointment. Total Minimum relevant experience required: 4-years UG Diploma/degree - 5years ( +1 year if it's a 3-year UG degree/diploma) 2 years PG Diploma/degree – 2 years (+1 year if duration < 2 year)
5
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Annexure-III Eligibility Criteria for Administrative Positions
S. No. 1 1
2
Name of the Post 2 Director
Joint Director
Pay Scale 3 Gross emolu ments of Rs. 1.5 – 2 lacs/ month
(1560039100 )+ 7600/(GP)
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4 45 - 55 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed for deserving candidates with higher qualification and experience
35 - 50 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
Educational Qualifications and experience
i) ii)
5 Post Graduate Degree or equivalent with 20 yrs. of administrative / academic / managerial experience. For deputation: Should be in scale of PB-4 in Central/ State Govt. or their organization.
Desirable: Ph.D. in Design / Technology/ Management or Public Policy.
Post Graduate degree in any discipline from a University/ Institute of repute with at least 10 years experience in Academics, Personnel and General Administration. Preference will be given to candidates holding diploma/degree in management
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Annexure III (Contd..) S. No. 1 3
4
Name of the Post 2 Deputy Director (F&A)
Accounts Officer
Pay Scale
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 3 4 (15600- 30-45 years 39100) (Maximum age + limit may be 6600/- relaxed upto 5 (GP) years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience) (1560039100 ) + GP 5400/-
25-40 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 Accountant from the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants OR Chartered Account from the Institute of Chartered Accountants with 5 years experience after passing the examination in the cadre of Accounts Officer/ Audit Officer out of which 3 years of experience in a senior position from a government, autonomous body/ institutions, or a reputed industry. Desirable : i) Be an Associate Member of Company Secretary.
i) MBA Finance from a University/ Institute of repute OR Post Graduate in Commerce / Finance with Accounts / Costing. ii) At least 5 years experience in the maintenance of Accounts/ preparation of budget in Govt./ Semi-Govt./ PSUs/ Autonomous bodies/ reputed private institutions/ industries
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S. No.
Name of the Post
1 5
2 Head Resource Centre
6
Estate Engineer
Pay Scale
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 3 4 (15600- 25-40 years 39100) (Maximum age + GP limit may be 5400/- relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
(930034800) + GP 4600/-
21-35 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
Annexure III (Contd..) Educational Qualifications and experience
5 i) Post Graduate in Library and Information Science from a University/ Institute of repute Minimum of 5 years experience as a senior level Librarian in a special library or at a major/ reputed institution of higher education. ii) Knowledge of computer application in library management is desirable.
i) BE (Civil Engineering) from a University/ Institute of repute ii) 3 years administrative experience.
69
Annexure III (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1 7
2 Computer Engineer
3 (930034800) +GP 4600/-
8
Steno Grade I
(930034800) +GP 4600/-
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4 25-40 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications/ experience
25-30 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications/ experience
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 i) BE/ B.Tech. (Engg) in Computer Science / IT /Electronics and Communication or Master in Computer Application from a University/ Institute of repute with minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade. OR 03 years diploma in Electronics/Computers with 5 years relevant experience ii) Should have experience in software development, management information system development, Maintenance of data bank. Experience in a reputed industry/ Institute / PSU/ autonomous / Govt. / Semi-Govt. Organization in related areas for at least 3 years. iii) Should have full knowledge of computer hardware and software i) Graduate from a recognized University / Institution ii) Diploma / Certificate in computer operations / applications with latest softwares such as MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint) and proficiency in computer operation. iii) Minimum speed of 120 wpm in shorthand and 40 wpm in typing iv) Minimum 3 years experience in Govt. / Semi-Govt./ PSU/ Autonomous/ reputed private industry/ institutes. v) Minimum 3 years experience of independently handling correspondence.
70
Annexure III (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1 9
2 Senior Assistant
3 (930034800) +GP 4200/-
10
Senior Assistant
(930034800) +GP 4200/-
(Accounts)
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4 25-35 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience) 25-40 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 i) Postgraduate from a University/ Institute of repute. ii) Diploma / Certificate in Computer Applications Operation with latest software MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint) and proficient in Computer Operation. iii) Minimum 3 years administrative experience.
i) Commerce graduates with CA(Inter), ICWA (Inter/Final) / CS (Inter/Final) OR ii) Post-graduate in Commerce / Economics / Statistics / Mathematics from a recognised University / Institute of repute. Diploma / Certificate in Computer Applications Operation with latest software MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Accounts related software) and proficient in Computer Operation. iii) At least 3 years experience in Accounts and Bookkeeping in Govt. / Semi Govt. /reputed Pvt. concerns /autonomous bodies.
71
Annexure III (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1 11
2 Research Assistant
3 (930034800) +GP 4200/-
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4 25-35 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications /experience)
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 1. i) Graduation from a recognized University / Institution with a background of textile documentation. ii) Diploma / Certificate in Computer Applications Operation with latest software MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint) and proficient in Computer Operation. iii) At least 3 years experience in private / public sector in the related areas. iv) Should be able to identify fibers; technically analyse fibers, 2nd and picks, count and measure other properties and maintain textile collections. v) Should be able to organise, communicate and disseminate design and technical information. OR 2. i) Post-Graduate in Mass Communication / Home Science from a recognized University / Institution ii) Certificate course from NIFT, preferably FCT iii) Computer Literacy, especially Graphic and Multimedia Softwares will be an added advantage iv) 3 years experience with relevant areas. OR 3. i) Graduate from a recognized University / Institute of repute, with at least 5 years experience of market / industrial research related to garment manufacturing industry ii) Diploma / Certificate in Computer Applications Operation with latest software MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint) and proficient in Computer Operation. OR 4. Post Graduate from a recognised University / Institution with at least 3 years relevant experience of market / industrial research related to garment manufacturing industry. Proficiency in Computer Literacy.
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Annexure III (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1
2
3
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 OR 5. i) Post Graduate in Social Anthropology / Social Sciences from a recognized University / Institution with strong focus on Research Methodology and orientation towards aesthetics, technology and design ii) Applied proficiency in IT and Computers related softwares iii) Proficiency in written and visual documentation. iv) 3 years experience in computer applications. OR 6. i) Master Degree in Economics / Statistics / Commerce /Management ii) 3 years experience in Computer Applications. iii) Proficiency in Analytical skills presentation skills. OR 7. i) MCA / MCM / MSC (Computer Science) with 3 years relevant experience Proficient in Computer Software Applications. OR 8. Graduate from a recognized University / Institute of repute One year Diploma / Certificate in Computer Applications/CAD with latest software MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint) and proficient in Computer Operation. Minimum of 02 year relevant work experience in private & public sector. Proficiency in written and visual documentation. Proficiency in analytical and presentation skills. OR 9. Three years Diploma in Industrial 10. Degree in Statistics / BBA or equivalent/ CS inter/BCA/ BCM/BSC (Computer Science). One year relevant experience. Proficiency in analytical and presentation skills. One year relevant experience.
73
Annexure III (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1
2
3
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 OR 10. Degree in Statistics / BBA or equivalent/CS inter/BCA/BCM/BSC (Computer Science). One year relevant experience. Proficiency in analytical and presentation skills. OR 11. Graduate in any discipline with One year Diploma or Certificate in Mass Communication / Journalism / Photography / Video Production etc. from a recognized Computer Applications. Proficiency in analytical and presentation skills. OR 12. Graduate in any discipline One year certificate from NIFT in relevant discipline. One year Diploma /Certificate in Computer Applications/CAD with latest software MS Office (Word /Excel / PowerPoint) and proficient in Computer Operation. 01 year relevant experience of market / industrial/ research related to Fashion industry. Proficiency in Computer Applications. Proficiency in analytical and presentation skills. OR 13. Research Asst. Resource Centre Degree in Library Science Certificate/specialized course in Computer Applications in the area of Library Information Science. Documentation and analytical skills in the area of Library & Information Science. Two year relevant experience in the area of Library & Information Science. Desirable- Basic understanding of Textiles and Life Style Accessories.
74
Annexure III (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1 12
2 Assistant Librarian
3 (930034800) +GP 4200/-
13
Assistant Warden
(520020200) + GP 2400/-
14
Assistant
(520020200) + GP 2400/-
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4 25-35 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience) 30-45 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience 21-35 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 i) Graduate in Library & Information Science from a University / Institute of repute. ii) Minimum 3 years experience in a well established Library iii) Knowledge of computer application in library management.
i) Graduate from a recognized University Desirable : ii) One year experience as Asst. Warden or in any analogous post in Government educational Institutions / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies / Reputed institutions.
i) Graduate from a recognized university/ institution. ii) Diploma / Certificate in Computer Applications Operations latest softwares i.e. MS Office (Word / Excel /PowerPoint) and proficiency in computer operations. iii) At least 2 year experience in Administration. iv) Typing speed of at least 40 wpm in English / Hindi.
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Annexure III (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1 15
2 Assistant
3 (520020200) + GP 2400/-
(Accounts)
16
Machine Mechanic
(520020200) + GP 2400/-
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4 21-40 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
18-35 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT Employees and deserving candidates Possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 i) Graduate in Commerce /Economics / Statistics /Mathematics from a University / Institute of repute ii) Diploma / Certificate in Computer Applications Operations latest softwares i.e. MS Office (Word / Excel /PowerPoint), Accounts related software and proficiency in computer operations. iii) 2 years experience in Audit /Accounts iv) Typing speed of at least 40 w.p.m. in English / Hindi
i) Diploma/Certificate from ITI as Fitter in related areas or its equivalent diploma/Certificate recognized by the Government. ii) At least 3 years experience in repair and maintenance of cutting / sewing / finishing machines in garment production concerns.
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Annexure III (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1 17
2 Junior Assistant
3 (520020200) + GP 1900/-
18
Lab Assistant /Technical Assistant
(520020200) + GP 1900/-
19
Dispatch Rider/ staff car Driver/ Bus Driver
(520020200) + GP 1900/-
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4 18-25 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience) 21-40 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience) 21-35 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications/ experience)
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 i) Passed 10 +2 examination from a Board or its equivalent recognised by the Govt. ii) Diploma / Certificate in Computer Applications Operations latest softwares i.e. MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint) and proficiency in computer iii) Have a speed of 30 wpm in English / Hindi Typing. iv) Proficiency in Computer Application with MS office (MS Word, Excel, Power point etc.)
As per Annexure-A attached
i) At least 10th class pass from a Board or its equivalent recognized by the Government. ii) Possession of the requisite driving license for two wheeler/ three wheeler / Light / Heavy Motor Vehicle. iii) Should be fully conversant with traffic regulations. iv) Should have at least 2 years experience in driving Light / Heavy Motor Vehicle. v) Should be able to read and write in Hindi and English.
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Annexure III (Contd..) S. No.
Name of the Post
Pay Scale
1 20
2 3 Electrician (520020200) + GP 1900/-
21
Plumber
(520020200) + GP 1900/-
22
Multi Tasking Staff
(520020200) + GP 1800/-
Age limit for Direct Recruitment 4 21-30 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience) 21-30 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational quailfications/experien ce) 18-25 years (Maximum age limit may be relaxed upto 5 years in case of NIFT employees and deserving candidates possessing higher educational qualifications / experience)
Educational Qualifications and experience
5 i) 10th class standard ii) ITI Diploma in Electricians Trade iii) Must possess electrical supervisory certificate of competency. iv) Must have minimum practical experience of 5years in erection and running, maintenance of different types of electrical appliances and installation including UG cable systems.
i) Should possess ITI trade certification OR equivalent in the trade with at least 5 years practical experience in the trade. ii) Should have a working knowledge of various types of special tools used in the plumbing trade of all types of pipes of different materials and be able to estimate requirements for any job entrusted to him. iii) Should be able to follow drawings and sketches and execute work according to lay out. iv) Should possess plumbing license tax where such licenses are issued by local authorities (i) Must have passed 10th class from a Board or its equivalent recognised by the Government OR (ii) ITI passed or its equivalent in a particular trade wherever identified by the Establishment as per the multi tasking profile from the recognized Institute.
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Annexure IV
Academic Infrastructure Requirement – First Year S. No.
Item
S. No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Flat File Smooth – 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Flat File Rough - 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Try Angular Smooth - 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Try Angular Rough - 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Round File Smooth - 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Round File Rough - 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Square File Smooth - 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Square File Rough - 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Half Round Smooth - 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” Half Round Rough - 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
11 12
40 41 42
Hot Air M/c
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Cutting Player – 6”, 8” Ball Pin Hammer - ½ Lb, 1 Lb, 1 ½ Lb, 2Lb Cross Pin Hammer – 1/4 Lb, ½ Lb, 1 Lb Wooden Hammer - Small, Big Hand Drilling M/c (Manual) Zig Zaw Scissor Zig Zaw Frame Oil Stone U' Frame Jack Planer (Size 4, 5, 6) Bench Vice No.3, 4, 5, 6 Drilling Machine Verniear Caliper 300 mm
Micro Meter - 0.25 mm - 50 Micro Meter - 50 - 75 mm Tray square 6' C-Clamp Make - 2", 4”, 6” Hand Player Nose Round 6" Hand Player Nose Flat 6" Hand Player Nose Bend 6" Hand Player Side cutter 6" Metal Sheet Cutter Wooden File Half round – 6”, 8”, 10" Wooden File Flat - 6", 8”, 10” Power Hand Drilling M/c
43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
Zigzag Cutting Machine Needle File Set (12 pieces)
24
Steel Scale 3 Feet
53
25
Centre Punch
54
26
Number Punch, ¼
55
27
Letter Punch, ¼
56
28 29
Metal Cutter - Chisel ¼”, ½” , ¾”, 1”
57 58
13
Hacksaw Frame
Item
Tap Rinch 1/4" Tap Set Round Pipe Die Handle 1/4" Round Die Handle 1/4" Wooden Handle (Files use) Wooden Handle (Chisel use) Extension Box Fixed Drilling M/c (Heavy Duty) Bench Grinder M/c (0.5 HP 3 Phase Motor) 8 " Stone on both Bench Polisher M/c with Motor complete set Belt & Disc Sender M/c with Motor complete set Hand Stay Ring Machine 13 mm (Metal sheet cutting) Chisel (Wood Use) – ¾”, ¼ ", ½ Drill Bit - 1.5 mm - 12 mm
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Annexure IV (Contd..)
Academic Infrastructure Requirement School of Design S. No.
Item
S. No.
1
22
7 8
Double Needle Lockstitch Machine Complete Set Feed of the Arm Machine Single Needle Lock Stitch Machine 4 Thread Overlock Machine Specialized Machines e.g. Buttonhole, Button Stitch, Bar tack, Embroideries etc. Steam Iron with Vacuum and Suction Table Dress Form Female Female Leg Forms
9 10
Female Lingerie Form, „B cup‟ Male Dress Form
30 31
11 12 13 14
Kids Dress Form Cutting Table Light - Tracing Wooden Box Table Pattern Making Table (cork–top) (5.5 x 4 ft, height 3ft ) Corel Draw - Suite X4
32 33 34 35
Adobe Creative Suite 4.0 Design Premium ( In design CS4, Photoshop CS4 Extended, Illustrator CS4, Flash CS4, Fireworks CS4, Acrobat 9.0, Pro. Adobe Device Central CS4, Version Cue CS4 & Adobe Bridge) In Design CAD – Lectra / Tukatech Refrigerator Microwave Oven Soft boards
37
Computerized jacquard card punching m/c Bobbins
38 39 40 41 42
Lab padding mangle Lab winch machine Art Tables LCD Projects Clamp stretching jaw
2 3 4 5
6
15 16
17 18 19 20 21
23 24 25 26
27 28 29
36
Item
Projector with wall hanging LED/LCD Cameras Scanner - A3 Professional dobby rug loom Hand loom – jacquard
Jacquard loom (Electronic harness mechanism) Dobby loom Rapier electronic sampling shuttle less loom Single end Warper Table top loom with extra beam and all accessories Metal charkha Orcel stand Metallic/wooden peg warping Wooden peg warping frame
80
Annexure IV (Contd..)
Academic Infrastructure Requirement School of Design S. No.
Item
S. No.
43 44
Screen frame Screen exposing table
70 71
45
Lab stenter
72
46
73
47 48 49 50 51 52 53
Embroidery machine with software and required accessories Flock printing machine Screen printing table Block printing table Gas stove – Small, Big Oven HTHP Lab Steamer Lab Jigger dyeing machine
54 55
Water bath (6 holes) Molorised stirrer
81 82
56 57 58 59 60
83 84 85 86 87
61 62 63 64 65
Hot press (Iron box) Spray gun Air compressor Trolley High temperature - high pressure glycerine bath Heat transfer printing machine Automatic washing machine Sewing Machines Physical weighing balance Electronic weight balance
66
Crease recovery tester
93
67
Shrinkage template and scale
94
68 69
Stiffness tester Drape meter (cusec principle)
95 96
74 75 76 77 78 79 80
88 89 90 91 92
Item
Tensile strength tester Pilling tester with accessories standard scale Martindale abrasion resistant tester Tearing strength tester Computerized yarn count tester Digital twist tester Fabric thickness gauge GSM cutter & balance Laundrometer Light fastness tester Digital Projection microscope for fibre / yarn testing with computer Traverse Thread Counter 45 degree Angle Flammability Tester Digital Crock Meter Magnetic Stirrer Digital Hygrometer Sublimation Fastness Tester Computer Color Matching System Grey scale for changing color Grey scale for assessing stain Perspiration tester Bursting strength tester Sublimation Printer, Disperse dye Digital Inkjet Printer (Suitable for textile printing for pigment) Ned Graphics Textile Design Software Graphic Work Stations Digitizer (Drawing Tablet) 81
Annexure IV (Contd..)
Academic Infrastructure Requirement School of Design S. No.
Item
S. No.
Item
Multi Needle Chain Stitch Machine with Front Placket Folder Machine - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Single Threads Saddle Stitch Machine - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Computerized Single Head Embroidery machine with bobbin changing device including software & all attachments for sequins etc.Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Electronic Lock stitch Bar Tacker- Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Blind Stitch Machine - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set
97
Digital Crock meter
107
98
Straight Knife Cutting Machine
108
99
Round Cutter
109
100
Band Knife
110
101
Computerised S.N.L.S. Machine with Under Bed Trimmer with panel, motor, table & stand – complete set Direct Drive S.N.L.S. Machine with Under Bed Trimmer with panel, motor, table & stand – complete set Single Needle Lock Stitch Machine with feed & edge cutter with motor, table & stand-complete set
111
104
Single Needle Lock Stitch Machine with unison feed with motor, table & stand-complete set
114
105
Double Needle Lock Stitch Machine with Split Bar – Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Electronic Button Holer- Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set
115
102
103
106
112
113
116
Lock Stitch Button Sewing Machine – Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Twin Needle Feed off the Arm Machine along with Puller, Lap Seam Folder & Tape Feeder Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Multi Needle Chain Stitch Machine with Front Placket Folder Machine - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 6 Thread Safety Stitch machine Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 5 Threads Over Lock Stitch machine - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set
82
Annexure IV (Contd..)
Academic Infrastructure Requirement School of Design S. No.
Item
S. No.
Item
117
S.N.L.S. Zig Zag (fully programmable) machine with motor, table & stand-complete set Double Needle Chain Stitch Machine with motor, table & stand-complete set
130
Electronic Key Button Holer – Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set
132
Single Threads Saddle Stitch Machine - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Computerized Single Head Embroidery machine with bobbin changing device including software & all attachments for sequins etc.Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 5 Threads Over Lock Stitch machine with Top Feed Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 4 Threads Over Lock Stitch machine with Pneumatic Back Latcher Device - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 5 Threads Over Lock Stitch machine - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 5 Threads Over Lock Stitch machine with Top Feed Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Flat Ironing Tables with Swivel Arm with 1 Buck with Vacuum & Suction with Steam Iron Stain Removing Station with 3 Guns – SS Material
118
119
120
131
133
121
6 Thread Safety Stitch machine Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set
134
122
4 Threads Cylinder Bed Over Lock Stitch machine - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 4 Threads Over Lock Stitch machine with Pneumatic Back Latcher Device Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 5 Threads Flat Lock Stitch machine with walking foot & Left Hand KnifeMotor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 5 Threads Flat Lock Stitch machine with Cylinder Bed - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set 5 Threads Flat Lock Stitch machine with Right Hand Knife - Motor, Table & Stand – Complete Set Electronic Boiler (including Water Softening Kit) Team Irons - Electrical, All Steam, Seam Bursting with extra bicks Body Forms
135
123
124
125
126
127 128 129
136
137
138
Compressor 5 HP Min 14 PSI
139
Stickering Gun 12 Digit Last three Digit Moveable
140
Fabric Weights, Cloth Clamps
141
Shirt Folding Machine Pneumatically Operated Mannequins
142
83
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Item
S. No.
Item
Double Needle Chain Stitch Machine - Complete Set Double Needle Lock Stitch Machine with Split Bar Complete Set Electronic Button Holer Complete Set Electronic Key Button Holer Complete Set Electronic Lock Stitch Bar Tacker - Complete Set Blind Stitch Machine Complete Set Lock Stitch Button Sewing Machine - Complete Set Twin Needle Feed off the Arm Machine along with Puller, Lap Seam Folder & Tape Feeder Complete Set Twin Needle Feed off the Arm Machine along with Rubber Puller, , Lap Seam Folder & Tape Feeder - Complete Set Multi Needle Chain Stitch Machine with Front Placket Folder Machine - Complete Set Single Threads Saddle Stitch Machine - Complete Set Computerized Single Head Embroidery machine with bobbin changing device including software & all attachments for sequins, etc Complete Set 6 Threads Safety Stitch machine - Complete Set 5 Threads Over Lock Stitch machine - Complete Set 5 Threads Over Lock Stitch machine with Top Feed Complete Set
1
Lap Tops
16
2
LCD Projector
17
3
Soft Boards
18
4
Dress Form Female (Half) – Size 8, 10, Dress Form Female (Full) – Size 8, 10
19
Dress Form Male (Full) – Size 32, 34, 40, 42 Dress Form Kids (Full) – Size 4, 6, 7, 10 Dress Form Female (Lingerie) – Size 36 A, 36 B, 36 C
21
9
Cutting Table
24
10
Light - Tracing Wooden Box Table
25
11
26
12
Pattern Making Table (cork–top) (5.5 x 4 ft, height 3ft ) Straight Knife cutting machine
13
Round Cutter
28
14
Band Knife
29
15
Programmable S.N.L.S. machine with Under Bed Trimmer - with Panel, Motor, Table & Stand - Complete Set
30
5 6 7 8
20
22 23
27
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Direct Drive S.N.L.S. machine with Under Bed Trimmer - with Panel, Motor, Table & Stand - Complete Set Single Needle Lock Stitch machine Complete Set Single Needle Lock Stitch machine with Needle Feed & Edge Cutter Complete Set Single Needle Lock Stitch machine with Unison - Complete Set S.N.L.S. Zig Zag (Electronic) machine - Complete Set Compressor 5HP Min 14 PSI Stickering Gun 12 Digit Last three Digit Moveable Fabric Weights, Cloth Clamps 3" & 6" Shirt Folding Machine Pneumatically Operated 4 Threads Over Lock Stitch machine with Pneumatic Back Latcher Device - Complete Set 4 Threads Cylinder Bed Over Lock Stitch machine - Complete Set 5 Threads Flat Lock machine with walking foot & Left Hand Knife Complete Set 5 Threads Flat Lock machine with Cylinder Bed - Complete Set 5 Threads Flat Lock machine with Right Hand Knife - Complete Set Laser cutting / etching / embossing machine Electric Boiler (Including Water Softening Kit)
47
Irons - Electrical, All Steam, Seam Bursting
48
Portable Bottle Irons
49
51
Flat Ironing Tables with Swivel Arm with 1 Buck with Vacuum & Suction with Steam Iron Stain Removing Station with 3 Guns Ink jet Plotter
52 53
Digitizer VB.net
54 55
AutoCAD ERP Software
56
CAD – Lectra / GGT/Tukatech
57
SPSS software
58
Laptops
59
Laser Printers
60
Plasma/ LED TVs
61
Cameras
62
LCD Projectors
32 33
34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42
43 44 45 46
50
Item
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