ATUFS is a wonderful scheme: AEPC
Ahmad Shariq Khan & Aamir H Kaki “I think ATUFS (Amended Technology Upgradation Funds Scheme) is a wonderful scheme. If it is efficiently implemented as it was announced then we exporters don’t need anything,” said Ashok G Rajani, Chairman, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). Replying to a query regarding ceiling on capital investment, Rajani said, “we want the government to increase the Rs.30 crore ceiling on capital investment so that large factories, of Rs.100 crores, would be established and help in generating more employment. We have flagged this issue but we are not sure if the government will change the policy”, Rajani was speaking to the media and The Dollar Business Bureau on the sideline of the inauguration ceremony of the IIGF 2016 on Monday. Under ...
Indian textile institute to set up skill centres in Tajikistan
Manisha Choudhari | The Dollar Business An Indian textile research institute has entered into an agreement for the setting up of skill development centres in Tajikistan. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) and Technological University of Tajikistan (TUT) at the sidelines of the CII’s TEXCON 2015 held in New Delhi on Friday. A 13-member Tajikistan industry delegation which attended the event also visited textile factories and premises of the Northern India Textile Research Association. As per the agreement, India will set up skill development centers for core textile mills across Tajikistan to impart training and skill development, CII said in a statement. Indian researchers and industrialists will share their expertise and knowledge ...
