30/07/2024
We are thrilled to announce that NIFT recently hosted its inaugural Alumni and Industry Advisory Board meeting, marking a significant milestone in strengthening our ties with the industry and alumni network. Esteemed industry leaders such as Mr. Rajesh Mehra, Director of Active Clothing Co. Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Gian Singh, Managing Director of Mi Arcus Retail Pvt. Ltd., attended the event at NIFT Panchkula.
Our distinguished alumni participants included Mr. Amulpreet Singh Bajwa, Operations Head at Daijo Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Harpreet Padam, Partner at Unlike Design Co. and Owner of TOWITHFROM; and Ms. Shipra Gulati, E-Commerce Entrepreneur of Agulka Jewels. Representing NIFT were Prof. (Dr.) Amandeep Singh Grover, Campus Director; Dr. Shipra Sharma, Campus Academic Coordinator; Prof. (Dr.) Rakhi Wahee Pratap from the Department of Textile Design; Mr. Pramod Kumar from the Department of Fashion Design; and Ms. Bharti Pahuja, Regional Industry Coordinator.
Prof. (Dr.) Amandeep Singh Grover, Director, NIFT Panchkula appreciated this initiative and thanked all the NAIAB members for their valuable time and input to bridge the gap between Industry and Academia and insisted that such types of interactions may take place at regular intervals.
The meeting aimed to bridge the gap between industry expectations and academic output, explore new collaborations, and strengthen alumni relationships.
