06/12/2025
AAU Jorhat Hosts International Symposium cm Workshop on Sustainable Innovations in Natural Fibres
The Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, successfully organized an International Symposium cm Workshop on “Pioneering Sustainable Innovations and Business Opportunities in Natural Fibres” on 5th December 2025. The event was held in collaboration with the Central Muga Eri Research and Training Institute (CMERTI), Lahdoigarh, the Central Silk Board, and ICAR - National Institute of Natural Fibre and Engineering Technology (ICAR–NINFET), Kolkata. The programme commenced with the Jatiya Sangeet and ceremonial lamp-lighting, followed by a Welcome Address by Dr. Binita B. Kalita, Professor & Head, Dept. of ATS, and Convener. Dr. Sunita Boruah, Assistant Professor, Dept. of ATS, and Organizing Secretary, presented an overview of the event. The symposium also saw the inauguration of an exhibition showcasing entrepreneurs, startups, and institutional innovations in the natural fibre sector. Inaugural remarks were delivered by Dr. Kartik Neog, Director, CSB–CMERTI, Lahdoigarh; and Dr. Sanjay Kumar Chetia, Director of Research, AAU. Dignitaries present included Dr. Anup Kumar Das, Director of Post-Graduate Studies, AAU; Dr. Manoranjan Neog, Director of Extension Education, AAU; Dr. Binoy Kumar Medhi, Director of Students’ Welfare, AAU; and Dr. Nandita Bhattacharyya, Professor & Head, Dept. of RMCS, AAU, who served as Dean Chair. Dr. Mamoni Das, Dean, Faculty of Community Science, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, also extended her best wishes and guidance for the successful conduct of the event. Keynote addresses were delivered by Mr. Peter Clarke, Managing Director & CEO, COMTE PIERRE MOSAIC, France; Dr. Firoz Babu Kadumudi, Senior Researcher, Technical University of Denmark; and General Manager, Rudrasagar Silk Limited. Experts from ICAR–CSWRI, CSIR–NEIST, USTM, and the DC’s Office, Cachar, also contributed to the deliberations.The presidential remarks of Dr. Bidyut Chandan Deka, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AAU. The session concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Nabaneeta Gogoi, Principal Scientist and Co-convener, Dept. of ATS. The symposium provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration in the natural fibre sector, emphasizing sustainable solutions and emerging business opportunities.
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