Volume 6

Dr. Darlie Koshy honored with WEC’s

"Outstanding Contribution to Education Award 2015" for Knowledge,

Skill Development and Leadership for the Upliftment of the Society

Conferred at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai on 23rd July 2015

World Education Congress (WEC) a major congregation and platform of Vice Chancellors

and Leading Educationists from all over the World has conferred the ‚Outstanding

Contribution to Education Award 2015" for Knowledge, Skill Development and Leadership

for the Upliftment of the Society to Dr. Darlie Koshy, DG&CEO, ATDC & IAM at the World

Education Congress & Awards on 23rd July 2015 at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai.

The Award consists of a Citation and a Trophy.

The World Education Congress Award Citation reads: ‘Dr. Darlie Koshy’s leadership and

contribution to the field of Education is well known. The position that he occupies in the

fraternity is strategic and iconic. As a thinker and doer he is a role model and a believer in

change. World Education Congress is pleased to write that the Jury and Council of Board

members would like to confer “AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO

EDUCATION” to Dr. Darlie O Koshy.

The award was conferred by Mr. Debashish Bhiswas CEO, CIMA in the presence of Dr. C.

M. Dwivedi, Dr. R. L Bhatia, Dr. Aditya Shastri Vice-Chancellor Banasthali University, Brig

(Dr.) Surjit Pabla Vice-Chancellor Mangalayatan University, Prof. R. M. Zinyemba, Vice-

Chancellor Catholic University in Zimbabwe, Prof. Anglelica M. Baylon External Relations

Director, Martime Academy of Asia and the Pacific –Philippines and other dignitaries

“I am pleased to know about this significant recognition of “Outstanding Contribution to Education

2015” conferred on me by WEC and accept the award with all humility and dedicate the same to the

teams of different Education Institutions, I’ve had the opportunity to work with over the last 2

decades which include NIFT Delhi, NID Ahmedabad and200 Centres of ATDC & IAM Campus

Gurgaon as well as the stake holders who have extended support and cooperation over the years” said

Dr. Darlie Koshy.

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ATDC set to roll-out Training of Trainers Programmes for Trainers /

Assessors of Implementing Agencies of ISDS -Signs MoU with Textiles

Committee

Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) has signed on 29th July 2015 an MOU with

Textiles Committee (a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India)

in order to fulfill the need for ‘high quality trainers’ who are in short supply. For the target

of 15 lakhs candidates to be trained the IAS need to have additional 10,000 to 12,000 trainers

capable of having the various trade courses being rolled out which matter to how. The

ATDC TOT trainers’ academies with the RSA Textiles Committee will endeavour to

commence from Annual Training Programme and 3 days Orientation will be the main focus.

ATDC-TOT Academy will provide its expertise and resources in Contents Development and

organize and conduct the ‘Training of Trainers’ Programmes for Trainers / Assessors

Implementing Agencies of ISDS.

The Textiles Committee has been selected and designated as Resource Support Agency

(RSA) under the 12th FYP for Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) of the

Government of India for Textiles and Clothing Sector. The Textiles Committee in

collaboration with ATDC as a knowledge partner will facilitate and undertake the training

of Trainers programmes for the Apparel Sector for improvement in pedagogy, teaching

methodology and instructional techniques apart from having also focus areas viz.

improvement of productivity & efficiency etc.

There is a vital requirement of training good quality trainers in ‘Teaching Pedagogy’ while

also further developing their Core Competencies in Vocational Training in Apparel. ATDC

Training of Trainers Academy in 3 locations Gurgaon, Chhindwara and Thiruvanthapuram

enable Faculty Resource upgradation programmes bringing innovation and latest

technological know-how to the Apparel Industry.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. P Nayak, Secretary, Textiles Committee said ‚The main goal is

to upgrade the knowledge base and skill levels of trainers and assessors. The orientation

programme which develop them in basic pedagogy and teaching techniques while assuring

their basic domain knowledge. Besides, they are encouraged to develop an industry oriented

approach in their instructional methods.‛ Dr. Ram Asray Lal, Sr. General Manager

Technical, ATDC suggested that ‚ATDC-TOT Academies serve the Apparel Industry by

providing skilled trainers and domain experts to help in achieving its skilling and

upgradation goal and this MoU will enable steps in this direction‛.

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Dr. Darlie Koshy, DG&CEO ATDC & IAM & Dr. P. Nayak, Secretary, Textiles Committee

“With the changing focus and to address the shortage of Trainers and Assessors ATDC has entered into a MoU with Textiles Committee are steps in the right direction to usher in a technological and teaching pedagogy leap for the Apparel Industry. I do hope that the IAS will make use of the training avenues offered by ATDC TOT Academy for their Trainers & Staff to upskill the teaching techniques while embracing new technologies to increase

competitiveness of the Indian Apparel Industry.” Shri Virender Uppal, Chairman, AEPC, ATDC & IAM

“The Apparel Industry is now becoming technology intensive. The coming together of Textiles Committee & ATDC TOT Academies will certainly help in enhancing the Skill-sets and knowledge base of Trainers/ Assessors and the apparel industry’s

technical personnel on an ongoing basis” Sh. Hari Kapoor, Vice Chairman, ATDC

‚ATDC signs an MOU with Textiles Committee and this initiative is a very

significant one as it will certainly go a long way in promoting high quality trainers to help in improving the quality of training, while bringing about overall systemic change. It will help in not only developing curricula and course contents but also strengthening customized training as per the requirements and guidelines

provided by Textiles Committee and by the MOT” Dr. Darlie O. Koshy, DG & CEO, ATDC & IAM

ATDC-SMART Newzine Issue 12

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ATDC News

ATDC TOT Academy organising Skill & Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Programme

for Supervisors and Floor Managers for Apparel Industry

ATDC-TOT (Training of Trainers) ACADEMY is offering a customized 3 Day Skill and Knowledge

Enhancement (SKE) Training programme for Supervisors and Floor Managers of Apparel

Industry.

Sessions would be conducted on:

Garment Classifications, Measurement Techniques

Fundamental of Specs Sheets

Seam & Stitches

Needle type & Thread consumption

Industrial Engineering Basics

Types of Production System

Work flow in the Apparel Industry

SAM/SMV Calculations

Productivity & Quality Improvement and Compliances in the Factory.

Read More

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ATDC Surat organised Awareness Programme on Silk Mark

In order to identify the actual and what is silk mark ATDC Surat organised an Awareness programmes. Shri V Ramesh Deputy Director Silk Board and Mr Alok Kumar Assistant Director Silk Board, Bombay offered insights into the mark which certifies that the piece of textile which bears the mark is made of pure natural silk. They explained to the students the details as how the silk mark is in the form of Paper Hang tag and sew-in label. These are affixed only on pure silk products by the Authorised Users of Silk Mark. Each label has a hologram and a unique number printed on it which helps the consumers to trace the product to its Authorised User. They interacted with student distribute the prize to the successful candidates.

Counselling Session for Up-skilling in ATDC Indore

ATDC Indore organised a counselling session for Up-skilling ATDC students and also gave

farewell to AVI final year students. Mr. Pradip Sharma, Dy. Director, Jila Panchayat, Khadi

Village Industries Board (KVIB) addressed the students on this occasion. On the same day ATDC

Indore conducted a Garment Display Competition of garments prepared by students. Students

formed three groups AM/AMT group, FD/FDT group & APSQC group. The Garments were

displayed beautifully with the available resources. Jury liked and appreciated the efforts of the

students.

Hon'ble Member of Parliament visited ATDC Kannur

Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Mrs. Sreemathi visited ATDC Kannur and interacted with the

students and appreciated ATDCs efforts and assured the necessary support in near future.

TISCO & TATA Steel officials visited ATDC Tatanagar

Mr. T V Narendran, Managing Director TISCO, along with Tata Steel officials visited ATDC

Tatanagar. They interacted with the students and inquired about courses run by ATDC and

Placement of students. The officials were impressed by the latest & advance training facility

ATDC provides to its students for Skilling in Apparel sector.

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