wool research association annual report.pdf · nabl accreditation with 151 test parameters nabl...

WoolResearchAssociation(LinkedtoMinistryofTextiles,Govt.ofIndia)

P.O.SandozBaug,KolshetRoadThane(w)-400607

Tel.: 91-022-2586 8109 / 2586 8398 Fax : 91-022-2586 8365 E-mail : [email protected]

Website : www.wraindia.com

rd53 ANNUALREPORTANDACCOUNTSFORTHEYEAR2017-2018

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION(LINKED TO MINISTRY OF TEXTILES, Govt. of India, New Delhi)

P. O. Sandoz Baug, Kolshet Road,

THANE - 400 607 (Maharashtra)

rd53 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR 2017-18

C O N T E N T S PAGE NOS.

I. Governing Council Members 2016-2018 1

II. Technical cum Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) 2016-2018 2

rd III. Notice for 53 Annual General Meeting 3

IV. Annual Technical Report & Accounts for the year 2017-2018

1.0 Infrastructure 4

2.0 Centre of Excellence for Sportech 5

3.0 Types of Activities 5

4.0 Textile Testing Laboratory 6

5.0 Yarn & Fabric Manufacturing Facilities – Pilot Plant 6

6.0 Eco Laboratory 8

7.0 Textile Chemical & Colour Department 8

8.0 New R&D Projects

8.1 Ministry of Textiles 9

9.0 On-going R&D Projects


10.0 Completed R&D Projects


11.0 Testing Activities 21

12.0 Major Assignments undertaken 21

13.0 Papers Presented / Published 22

14.0 New Additions

- Purchase of New Equipments /Instruments from R&D Projects 23

- Purchase of New Equipments /Instruments for COE-Sportech 23

15.0 Distinguished Visitors 24

16.0 Visit to various organizations by the Project Team 24

17.0 Meetings Attended 25

18.0 Seminars / Conferences Attended / Conducted 27

19.0 Training Programme Conducted / Attended 31

20.0 Council Meetings 31

21.0 Members of WRA 32

22.0 Founder Members of Wool Research Association in 1963 33

23.0 List of Presidents/Sr. Vice Presidents & Vice Presidents since inception 34

24.0 List of Director General /Directors/ Joint Director /Dy.Directors since Inception 35

25.0 List of Donor Members 36

26.0 Educational Activities 36

27.0 Acknowledgement 36

28.0 Auditors Report & Accounts 37


GOVERNING COUNCIL (2016-2018)

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - SHRI. RAVIKANT KAPUR GRENTEX & CO. PVT. LTD

PRESIDENT - SHRI. H.K. CHATTERJEE, RAYMOND LIMITED

SR. VICE PRESIDENT - SHRI DEEPAK GOEL GEETANJALI WOOLLENS P. LTD.

VICE PRESIDENT - SHRI. R.K. KHANDELWAL RAYMOND LTD

MEMBERS (ELECTED) :

1. SHRI. S.L. POKHARNA - RAYMOND LTD.

2. SHRI. R.K. KHANNA - AMRITSAR SWADESHI WOOLLEN MILLS

3. SHRI RAJESH RANKA - MODERN WOOLLENS LIMITED

4. SHRI BHARATBHAI PATEL - SHRI DINESH MILLS LTD.

5 SHRI. A.K.CHURIWAL - BSL LIMITED

6. SHRI MANMOHAN SINGH - JAYASHREE TEXTILES

7. SHRI. RAJEEV KAPUR - KAPOTEX INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

8. SHRI SANJAY KAJARIA - GOKALCHAND RATTANCHAND WOOLLEN MILLS PVT. LTD

9. SHRI. R.L. TOSHNIWAL - BANSWARA SYNTEX LTD.

MEMBERS (EX. OFFICIO)

1. AS&FA OR HIS REP., MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

2. JOINT SECRETARY (WOOL) OR HIS REP., MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

3. JOINT SECRETARY (R&D) OR HIS REP., MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

4. TEXTILE COMMISSIONER OR HIS REP., O/O TEXTILE COMMISSIONER

5. SHRI. M.K. BARDHAN, DIRECTOR GENERAL, WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

6. DR. ANIL KUMAR SHARMA, DIRECTOR, WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

SPECIAL INVITEES

1. MS.TRISHA SINGH, WOOLMARK SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD

2. SHRI. K.K. MISRA, SECRETARY GENERAL, I.W.M.F., (EX. OFFICIO)

3. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CENTRAL WOOL DEVELOPMENT BOARD, (EX. OFFICIO)

4. DR.A.G. PANCHAL, MANAGING DIRECTOR GUJARAT SHEEP & WOOL DEVELOPMENT CORPN., AHMEDABAD

5. DR. S.K. CHAUDHURI, FARIDABAD, HARYANAsa

6. ALL OTHER ORDINARY MEMBERS OF WRA.

1


2

TECHNICAL CUM RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TRAC) (2016-2018)

CHAIRMAN : SHRI. H.K.CHATTERJEE

MEMBERS :

1. DR.R.V. ADIVAREKAR - U.I.C.T., MUMBAI

2. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CENTRAL WOOL DEVELOPMENT BOARD

3. SHRI.ANIL KUMAR TOMAR - C.S.W.R.I., AVIKANAGAR

4. DR. S.K. CHAUDHURI - INTERNATIONAL INSPECTION INITIATIVE

5. MS.TRISHA SINGH - WOOLMARK SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD

6. SHRI R. INDU SHEKAR - SCIENTIST 'E', DEBEL

7. DR.K.K. GOSWAMI - DIRECTOR, IICT

8. DR. A.K. RAKSHIT - V.J.T.I. MUMBAI

9. DR. A.M. MIR - CASHMERE MARKETING AGENCIES

10. DR.T. SHIVARAMA BHATT - M.D., K.S & W.D. CORPN. LTD

11. SHRI. K.K. MISRA - INDIAN WOOLLEN MILLS FEDERATION

12. DR.A. MUKHOPADHYA - SCIENTIST 'G', DST, GOVT. OF INIDA

13. SHRI. RAMESH C. KHANNA - SUNIL INDUSTRIES LTD

14. SHRI. RAJEEV SHARMA - SHIKHAR HANDLOOM WEAVERS SOCIETY

15. DR.N.S. GANGAKHEDKAR - COMPUTE SPECTRA COLOUR PVT LTD

16. SHRI. MANMOHAN SINGH - JAYASHREE TEXTILES

17. SHRI.SUBODH DAGA - JAYASHREE TEXTILES

18. SHRI.ASHOK HONDA - OCM INDIA LTD

19. SHRI. VIJAY THAKUR - H.P. STATE COOP WOOL LTD

20. SHRI.JAY KUMAR - MAHADEV WOOLLEN MILLS

21. SHRI. ADIL BHAI - MAHILA MANDAL, BALMER

22. SHRI. S.SENGUPTA - BSL LTD, BHILWARA

23. DR. M.K. TALUKDAR - KUSUMGAR CORPORATE

24. DR. DILIP KUMAR DUREHA - L.N.I.P.E, GWALIOR

25. DR.VIKAS B.THAKARE - JD, DEFENCE RES. & DEV. ESTABLISHMENT,

26. DR. R.S.CHAUHAN - IDST SCIENTIST,DRDE, GWALIOR

27. SHRI.J.C. SONI - PRESIDENT, BSL LIMITED, BHILWARA

28. SHRI.A.N. CHOUDHARY - DIRECTOR, VITARICH AGRO LTD, KOLKATTA

29. SHRI.S.K. MEHTA - PRESIDENT, MODERN WOOLLEN, BHILWARA

30. SHRI.S.K. PATODIA - WOOLWORTH LTD,

31. SHRI.RAVIKANT KAPUR - CHAIRMAN EMERITUS, WRA (EX-OFFICIO)

32. SHRI. M.K. BARDHAN - DIRECTOR GENERAL, WRA

33. DR.ANIL KUMAR SHARMA - DIRECTOR, WRA (EX-OFFICIO)

34. DR. MRINAL CHOUDHARI - JOINT DIRECTOR, WRA (EX-OFFICIO)

35. MS. SEEMA PATEL - JOINT DIRECTOR, WRA (EX-OFFICIO)

36. SHRI. PAWAN SHARMA - JOINT DIRECTOR, WRA (EX-OFFICIO)


3

N O T I C E

rdNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the 53 Annual General Meeting of the Wool Research thAssociation will be held on Wednesday, 19 September, 2018 in the Committee Room, Indian Woollen

Mills' Federation, Churchgate Chambers, 7th floor, 5, New Marine Lines, Mumbai – 400020 at 1.00

p.m. to transact the following business :

1. To welcome Members and Invitees and notice to be read out.

th 2. To confirm the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting held on 28 September, 2017.

3. To receive and adopt the Annual Report and Accounts of the Association thereon for the year ended st

31 March, 2018.

4. To elect the President, Sr. Vice President and Vice President of WRA for the year 2018-2020.

5. To elect Members of the Governing Council for the year 2018-2020.

6. To appoint Auditors for the current year and fix their remuneration.

“Resolved that M/s. J.P.J ASSOCIATES LLP, Chartered Accountants, Shop

No.16, Godavari CHS, Veer Savarkar Road, Shantivan, Shantivan Complex Colony, Borivali

(East), Mumbai – 400 066, the retiring Auditors, being eligible for re-appointment, be and hereby

appointed as the Auditors of Wool Research Association for the year 2018-2019 on remuneration of

Rs.45,000/-

7. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair.

NOTE : (a) Member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting may appoint a Proxy to attend and vote instead of himself and the Proxy need not be a Member. The Proxy and Nomination Forms are enclosed.

(b) Members are requested to send their queries, if any, about the Annual Report and Accounts in writing at least seven days in advance of the date of the meeting, so that information can be furnished at the meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL

Sd/-

(DR.A.K. SHARMA) Director

thDated : 29 August, 2018


4

ANNUAL TECHNICAL REPORT 2017- 2018

1.0 INFRASTRUCTURE

WRA is well equipped with necessary infrastructure in Research and other technical activities as

expected from a TRA. The organization has its own sprawling campus of over 13 acres land at

Thane.

It has its own accommodation where following infrastructure has been created over last five

decades of its existence.

1. Accredited Textile Physical Laboratory

2. Accredited Textile Chemical Laboratory

3. Research & Development Division

4. Eco-testing Laboratory

5. Textile Technology Laboratory

6. Pilot Plant

7. Library

8. Training facilities with classrooms, teaching aids etc.

9. Auditorium & conference room with address system

10. Computers, LCD projectors, Over head projectors

11. Information & Technology Co-ordination Centre

12. Administrative & Accounts Department

13. Center of Excellence – Sportech


5

2.0 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SPORTECH

Under Ministry of Textiles Technology Mission in Technical Textiles, WRA is setting up a Centre of

Excellence in Sportech. Setting up a state of art testing facility and incubation centre is in its final

stage and simultaneoue efforts have been made to attain international accreditations and

collaborations. WRA has been serving user industry through its wide testing facilities and

development of affordable products in India without compromising functionality and performance

of our athletes. WRA is setting up an advanced technology centre for light weight sports goods

in its premises in Thane. Its mandate includes :

Newer sports goods/sportswear requiring high dexterity, skill and sporting gears.

Higher level of sports standards and challenges within sporting nations.

Growth of sports facility and infrastructure in the country.

Popularization of fashion oriented sportswear and performance garments.

To achieve these objectives, WRA has linkages with various stakeholders such as :

International Knowledge Partners for Sportech

1. RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

2. Deakin University, Geelong, Australia

3. Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University (ITA), Germany

4. ITU Istanbul, Turkey

5. The Technical University of Liberec, The city of Liberec, Czech Republic

6. The University of Manchester, UK

National Collaborations for Sportech

1. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior

Under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India

2. Sports Authority of India, Under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India

3. The Sports Goods Manufacturers & Exporters Association, Jalandhar

3.0 TYPE OF ACTIVITIES

I. Research & Development

ii. Testing/Evaluation service to the Industry, Export Oriented Organisations, Government

organizations etc.

iii. Colour Technology

iv. Training & Education

v. Research in the Emerging Technologies like Technical Textiles, Plasma & Nano technology,

Phase change materials, IT, Smart Textiles, Supercritical Processing etc.

vi. Technical services to the Decentralised Carpet Industry, SMEs, Cottage/Rural industry.

vii. Technology Development in Woollens & Manmade Textiles

viii. Technical Survey & Audit of Industrial Units

ix. Technical Feasibility Report Formulation

x. Turnkey Projects

xi. Research, training, prototype development, etc in Sportech.


2016-17

659

1200

90

55

21

6


4.0 TEXTILE TESTING LABORATORY

NABL Accreditation

With 151 test parameters NABL accredited this year which means nearly 375 tests done in WRA laboratories are certified under NABL. WRA is in a position to offer customers complete solutions that will reduce turnaround time and accelerate time-to-market.

Testing Activities (2017-18)

Recognition of WRA as Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIROs) by

DSIR, New Delhi.

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research vide their letter .No.11/95/1988-TU-V dated

6th April, 2018 has accorded renewal of recognition to Wool Research Association, Thane

from 01.04.2018 to 31.03.2021.

5.0 YARN & FABRIC MANUFACTURING FACILITIES – PILOT PLANT

Pilot plant is equipped with yarn manufacturing facilities for spinning worsted yarn, friction spun yarn,

blends of wool with other natural and synthetic fibers.

The facilities available with pilot plant including machineries of Centre of Excellence - Sportech is

as mentioned below:

Technology & Application Centre

A. For Long Staple Fibre: Fiber to Sliver conversion

1. Carding Machine

2. Gill Box

3. Combing Machine

Detail

No. of Client Request received

No. of Samples Tested

Client Base

Revenue Generation

NABL accreditation parameters

2017-18

2147

4790

250

121

131

7


B. Yarn Innovation Center - From Sliver/Top to Innovative /functional yarn

1. Roving frame

2. Ring frame

3. Sliver to yarn ring frame

4. Friction Spinning System (DREF 2)

5. Winding machine (Cheese)

6. Two for one Twister

The friction spun yarn manufacturing constitutes a full - fledged six spindle friction spinning machine

to spin homogeneous yarn from textile wastes and special technical fibers and engineered yarn for

specifically technical textiles.

C. Knitted / Weaving Centre From innovative Yarn to fabric

1. Sectional warping machine

2. Weaving Machine (Rapier Loom)

3. Circular Knitting Machine

4. Direct Warping machine

5. Warp Knitting Machine (Tricot)

6. Warp Knitting Machine (Raschel)

Knitting Facility also includes hand knitting machine, semi automatic flat bed knitting machine. Miniature

hand looms for developing woven fabric samples.

D. Coating & Laminating Facility

1. Hot melt Coating and laminating machine

2. Fabric rolling machine (Fabric preparation for coating/lamination: fabric from fold to roll, roll

to roll)

E. Light Weight Sport Goods Composite Center

1. Heating oven

2. Cold storage chamber

3. Degassing unit

4. Zero grade granite surface table

5. Vacuum pump

F. Facility under creation

1. Braiding machine

2. Precision winding machine

8


G. Other Machines

1. Compression Moulding Machine

2. Shoe Stitching machine

3. Industrial Sewing Machine

4. Ultrasonic Sealing Machine

5. RF sealing machine

6. Hank to cone winding machine

These machines are being utilized for product development related to sport textiles and other

technical textiles.

Carpet manufacturing facility

Apart from the above, Pilot plant is also equipped with carpet manufacturing facility. Hand Knotted

carpet can be produced.

6.0 ECO LABORATORY

WRA'S ECO laboratory is equipped with analytical instruments like HPLC, GC, GC- MS, Particle

size analyser and UV-Vis Spectrophotometer , ICP-OES ,FTIR to test Formaldehyde, banned

Amines, Heavy Metals, Pentachloro Phenol, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, chlorinated Pesticides,

Moth proofing (bioassay and chemical assay) etc.

Eco Laboratory has conducted training programme for ITC Laboratory peoples in the current

financial year on GC-MS , ICP-OES including various methods.

Eco Laboratory also provides training and consultancy to college students and their projects.

7.0 TEXTILE CHEMICAL & COLOUR DEPARTMENT

Textile Chemical & Colour department is involved in R&D and testing related to textile wet processing

(Textile pretreatment, dyeing & finishing), advanced textile technology like Plasma treatment,

ultrasonic treatment, functional finishing, coating, colour difference measurement, quality control,

yellowness & whiteness index measurement. It is also involved in colour recipe prediction service for

all customer specific requirements. It also has got top and yarn dyeing facility up to 1 kg. Chemical &

Colour department also conducts short term Advanced Courses in Colour Match Prediction for

industrial users. This department also provides training and consultancy to Academic projects.

Chemical Department is equipped with Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Reactor, Ultrasonic

Cleaner, Ultrasonic Probe, Tube resonator, Front loaded washing machine, Wascator, Tumble dryer,

Laboratory Pad-Dry-Cure machine with IR Pre-heater, Laboratory coating Machine, Brookfield

viscometer, Planetary ball milling machine, Mixer mill machine, COD meter & reactor, Research

grade meter. Colour department is equipped with Bench Top Spectrophotometer (i7, X-Rite), hand

held spectrophotometer (I one pro, X-rite), Colour matching software, Robotic auto Dispensing

System (Colour Focus 72, Dye Focus/ Daelim Starlet), Colour viewing cabinet (Spectra LUX Jr. /

Paramount), Infracolour Dyeing machine, Shaker dyeing machine, Laboratory Jigger dyeing

machine and HTHP top dyeing machine.

109


8.0. NEW R & D PROJECTS

Following new R&D projects have been sanctioned to WRA by MOT during the year 2017-18 :

8.1 MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

(i) Design and development of light weight and high impact resistance sports goods

Objectives:

Development of low weight, high efficient cricket gears

To evaluate the performance of player using the developed products

(ii) Design and Development of sportswear and sports accessories having Thermo Physiological Comfort properties in order to enhance the performance assessed by using a Sweating Thermal Manikin system under different environmental conditions

Objectives:

To develop Suitable Sportswear/active wears for Kabaddi & Kho-Kho sports for Tropical

Indian climatic conditions for improved performance of Indian sports persons

To Indigenously develop Balaclava for extremely low temperature climatic conditions

9.0 ON-GOING R & D PROJECTS

9.1 MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

(I) Project Title: Enhancement of moisture management properties of polyester,

polyester/cellulose blend by surface modification using cellulose microparticles

Objectives:

i. To establish the procedure for microcellulose extraction

ii. To apply these microcellulose particles onto polyester, polyester/cellulose blend fabric

and to optimize the application process.

iii. Evaluate the moisture vapor transmission, air permeability and wicking properties of

developed fabric.

iv. Development of a garment having improved moisture management properties

v. Evaluation and user trials of the developed garments

Progress of Work:

PART 1: Development of Sportswear fabric using Polyester, Modal, Excelfiber

Detail Technical & Commercial analysis of the sportswear currently available in Market is

carried out.

Based on the available commercial sports garment various Sportswear fabric was

developed using polyester, Viscose and modified Viscose fibre using various blend

composition & different spinning & weaving techniques.

Testing & Evaluation of developed fabric is carried out and sports garments are prepared.

10


PART 2: Enhancement of Moisture management properties of PET/Viscose Blend by MCC

particle application

Powder grade Microcrystalline cellulose particles are synthesized using acid hydrolysis

method.

Application of MCC onto PET, PET/Viscose blend fabric is carried out by two methods

Method A:

Applying of aqueous mixtures of MCC particles with the Urea, Thiourea and NaOH to the

polyester surface of fabric

Method B:

Binding MCC particles to the surface of fabric directly

And developed fabrics are tested for Moisture management properties, wicking behavior

and various performance properties.

(ii) Project Title: Development and application of eco friendly microencapsulated moth repellent and antimicrobial finish for Pashmina product in decentralized Sector

Objectives:

i. To develop eco friendly microencapsulated multi functional finish like moth repellent and

antimicrobial property for pashmina product.

ii. To give treatment of developed microencapsulated product on pashmina fabric

Progress of Work :

Some herbal based moth repellent agents like Mint, Eucalyptus, Thyme Leave, Aloe Vera,

Rosemary, Lavender, Cloves, and Neem Oil etc have been studied.

Different trial works have been conducted by treating these herbal based moth repellent

agents on pashmina fabric.

Commercially available moth proof agent has been studied and trial work has been done

on pashmina fabric.

It was found that out of all the mentioned herbal based moth repellent agents Aloe Vera,

Thyme leave; Lavender, Cloves and Neem Oil have shown good moth repellence

properties and can be equally good enough as compared to commercial available moth

repellent agents.

(iii) Project Title: Development of innovative sportech products such as parachute fabric, sailing clothes, ballooning fabrics, high adventure sportswear etc. using low energy, environment friendly hot melt application for new entrepreneurs in sportech sector

Objectives:

Development of innovative sportech products such as :

i. Parachute fabrics

ii. Sailing clothes

iii. Ballooning fabrics

iv. High adventure sports etc. using low energy, environment friendly modern hot melt

application for new entrepreneurs in sportech sector as a replacement to current

solvent and water based coating techniques.

11


Progress of Work :

Literature review and market survey of consumption of tent fabric in general and sport related

tents in particular; collection of the samples of the products currently available has been

carried out.

Purchase of Brookfield Digital Viscometer - DV2TLV with accessories (Procurement of

Capital item) from M/s Brookfield Ametek, USA has been done.

Testing of different hot melt adhesive on with regards to viscosity with change in temperature

Brookfield Digital Viscometer has been done.

Performance testing of solvent coated fabric with regards to UV Resistance Test, Air

Permeability, Water V apour Transmission rate, Tearing Strength, Resistance of Water

Penetration by Hydrostatic Head Test, Grab Tensile Strength Test, Flex Test, GSM,

Composition, Colour and Thickness has been completed. These fabric are used as Tents, sail

cloth, balloon fabric, high adventure sports wear etc.

Initials trials were undertaken using hot melt technology for developing innovative tent fabrics,

sail cloth and high adventure sportswear.

Coating & lamination trials using EVA hot melt adhesive on Nylon and polyester fabric

Coating & lamination trials using PO hot melt adhesive on Nylon and polyester fabric

Lamination trials using PUR hot melt adhesive on Nylon and polyester fabric using TPU

water poof and waterproof breathable film.

Performance testing of the developed fabrics with regards to UV Resistance Test, Air

Permeability, Water Vapour Transmission rate, Tearing Strength, Resistance of Water

Penetration by Hydrostatic Head Test, Grab Tensile Strength Test, Flex Test, GSM,

Composition, Colour and Thickness of solvent coated fabric has been completed.

Analysis and comparison of test results has been completed.

Visit and discussion with the industry such as Kusumgar Corporate, Mumbai, Bhavi Multifab

Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai and J. K. Texbond Pvt. Ltd. has been carried out.

(iv) Project Title: Design and Development of evaporative cooling textiles

Objectives:

i. To identify or synthesize moisture holding polymers.

ii. To apply these polymers onto middle layer of the textile and optimize the application

process.

iii. Evaluate the temperature profile of user by temperature gun and infrared camera.

iv. To develop inside hydrophobic layer for prevention of water going towards the body.

v. To design outer layer of textile to optimize the evaporation of water from middle layer of

fabric.

vi. Finally, develop 3 layer textiles having evaporative cooling property, consisting of lower

layer of hydrophobic water proof bottom layer, middle layer with hydrophilic polymer

coated textile to hold moisture and outer layer to enhance the evaporation of moisture from

middle layer.

vii. Evaluation and user trial of the developed garment.

12


Progress of Work :

WRA's developed product is Cooling jacket based on the principle evaporative cooling.

Jacket helps to make body temperature normal in hot and sunny condition especially in

summer. There is no such commercially available product in national market. Therefore,

the developed Jacket is first of its own kind.

(v) Project Title: Development of Membrane Bioreactors as a solution for compact, high

quality effluent treatment to achieve zero-discharge for decentralized woolen and

carpet sector and common facility centres in India

Objectives:

i. Development of Membrane Bioreactors as a solution for compact, high quality effluent

treatment to achieve zero-discharge for decentralized woolen and carpet sector and

common facility centres in India.

Progress of Work :

Membrane bioreactor has been developed for zero discharge of effluent from woolen

carpet sector and common facility centers.

The treatability was study with different effluent passing through the MBR reactors.

Outcome of the process was studied and the final values of the COD and BOD were under

the pollution control board.

A pilot scale bio reactor size of 500 litres per day capacity was developed and industry

trials were done.

(vi) Project Title: To develop a smart indigenous sleeping bag with heating property for Adventure/high altitude sports.

Objectives:

i. Development of suitable outer layer for sleeping bags.

ii. Development/Assessment of filling material like synthetic battings, down feathers and

other alternatives.

iii. Development of heating system.

iv. Fabrication of sleeping bags with optimum components.

Progress of work:

Non wovens based on polyester and wool fibres were developed & trials and assessments

of thermal insulation value and water vapor permeability of non woven have been carried

out.

Thermal Conductive yarn was incorporated into the body of sleeping bag and joining it with

sleeping bag assembly (includes best possible join type, used rechargeable battery).

Initial work on the comfort properties in complex environment inside the sleeping bag

using Thermal Manikin has been carried out, further testing needs to be done to validate

the results.

13


(vii) Project Title: Synthesis of water soluble fluorescent colorants for high visible hydrophilic textile substrates

Objectives:

i. Synthesis of water soluble fluorescent colorants

ii. Purification and Characterization of synthesized water soluble fluorescent colorants.

iii. Application of synthesized water soluble fluorescent on Natural Textile substrate

iv. Measurement and evaluation of fluorescence of developed product

Progress of work:

Literature survey of existing water soluble fluorescent dyes & their synthetic route

was found out.

Scheme was designed for the synthesis of intermediate. Substituted phenol reacted with

phthalic anhydride under acidic condition forms a keto acid, which will serve as

intermediate for the synthesis of rhodamine molecule.

Synthesis Work

Synthesis 1: Acetylation of resorcinol

Anhydrous ZnCl2 was added to the solution of resorcinol in CH3COOH at room temperature.

The reaction mixture was heated at reflux overnight.

Synthesis-2: Synthesis of 3-methoxy-N,N-diphenylamine

To a stirred solution of m-anisidine , iodobenzene and 1,10-phenanthroline in toluene were added potassium tert-butoxide and copper (I) iodide . The reaction mixture was heated under

o reflux for 24 h at 125 C.

Synthesis 3: of 3-(diphenylamino)phenol: 3-Methoxy-N,N-diphenylaniline was dissolved in of pyridine.HCl and heated to 200 C for 10h.

14


Synthesis 4: Synthesis of 2-(4-(diphenylamino)-2-hydroxy benzoyl) benzoic acid

Synthesised 2-(4-(diphenylamine)-2-hydroxybenzoyl) benzoic acid. This is used as intermediate in synthesis of Rhodamine based fluorescent dyes.

(viii) Project Title: Development of active fitness clothing like gym and yoga wear with infrared thermal reflecting property to enhance body fitness Objectives: i. To develop active fitness clothing like gym and yoga wear. ii. To give treatment of infrared reflecting agents on developed clothing

Progress of work: Study of different commercial available fitness clothing has been done. Study on infrared reflecting agents like ceramic particles has been done. Selection of infrared reflecting agents for application on fitness clothing has been done. Development of fitness clothing with required body fitted, stretching, moisture management and appropriate handle properties etc. has been initiated.

(ix) Project Title: Development of Novel Detergent Formulation for Wool with immobilized enzymes for enhancing machine washability of wool fabric

Objectives:

i. To develop a novel detergent formulation for wool by incorporation of immobilised enzyme. ii. Enhancement of wool washing performance by replacing conventional detergent with advance detergent containing immobilised enzymes as effective stain removal agents. iii. Optimization & standardization of the immobilised enzyme synthesis and their incorporation into detergent formulation. iv. Optimization & standardization wool washing process with developed detergent.

15


Progress of work: A detail literature survey and experiment planning has been have been carried out. Commercially available detergents samples have been procured and analysed for their detergent action and other physical parameters. Commercially available various enzymes such as protease, amylase, lipase and mixture of amylase, cellulose, and lipase have been procured. The activities of these enzymes have been checked. Commercially available wool fabrics have been procured and various methods of stains have been studied. Immobilization work of commercially available enzymes has been initiated.

(x) Project Title: Synthesis of optical whiteners with good photo stability and improvements in the bleaching processes to produce photo stable bright white and pastel shades woolen casual fashion knitwear, sports and leisurewear products and carpets using Indian and other cheaper imported qualities of wool.

Objectives:

i. Synthesis of optical whiteners with good photostability and ii. Improvements in the bleaching processes to produce photostable bright white and pastel shades woollen casual fashion knitwear, sports and leisurewear products and carpets using Indian and other cheaper imported qualities of wool.

Progress of work:

Carboxylated optical whiteners with inbuilt photostability are under development and its application of wool fibre is under process. Stilbene based optical brighteners with o-hydroxy benzophenone isalso under development. Various white pigments are used to retard the photo yellowing effect in wool such as zinc oxide, barium sulphate and titanium dioxide. Because these are bright white materials that act as effective UV absorber but do not absorb visible wavelength and are thus color neutral.

(xi) Project Title: Development of sports gears (inner wears, socks, bands, leggings etc.) with controlled release microencapsulated natural essential, herbal oils for therapeutic benefits including protection of health, skincare and recovery of injuries and hygiene of sportsperson.

Objectives:

i. Development of sports gears (inner wears, socks, bands, leggings etc.) with controlled release microencapsulated natural essential, herbal oils for therapeutic benefits including protection of health, skincare and recovery of injuries and hygiene of sportsperson.

Progress of work:

Study of different natural herbal oil properties which may help to alleviate the muscle pain like Arnica oil, tea tree oil, Roman Chamomile oil, Lemon grass oil, lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, peppermint etc was carried out.

Development of suitable application methods based on durability and comfort have been studied

Optimization & standardization of the process parameters, analysis of test results work has been initiated.

16


10.0 Completed R&D Projects

10.1 Ministry of Textiles

(I) Title of the Project: Development of keratin based Bio composite films and

Electro spun Nanofibrous mats from wool wastes.

Objectives :

1. To extract keratin and other histological components from wool waste or coarse Indian

wool using different mechano-chemical approaches.

2. To characterize the derived keratin and histological components of wool.

3. To develop keratin based composite films using different polymers.

4. To develop keratin based nano fibres using electro spinning process.

5. To optimize and standardize different parameters involved in electro-spinning process.

6. To test and evaluate different properties of the developed products.

Achievements :

Keratin was obtained by various mechano-chemical processes on coarse Indian wool

and wool waste.

Micronized wool powder was obtained by oscillatory pulverizer ball mill.

Keratin was blended with different synthetic and bio-polymers and solution casted to

form bio-degradable films.

India produces a large amount of extremely coarse and brittle wool which cannot be spun into yarn and hence goes as waste. This coarse wool have diameter in the range of 50-150 microns. Wool with up to 95% keratin by weight is a rich and pure source of intermediate filament proteins (IFPs) which can be used in a wide range of biomaterial applications. As a polymeric polyamide, keratin exhibits a high degree of chemical functionality.

The keratinous extracts produced by chemical means such as sonication in different acids, alkali etc and powder of histological components of wool made by mechanical means such as ball milling. The keratin and micronized wool obtained by different methods were characterized and different synthetic or natural polymers were identified and blended with keratin. Using these Bio-composite films was developed from various blends of polymers and keratin.

While the keratin/polymer blends will be electrospun to develop nano fibrous mats. The developed composites will be tested and evaluated.

(ii) Title of the Project: Synthesis & Application of solar ultraviolet radiation Protective functional dyes for Textile materials.

Objectives :

i. Synthesis of UV Protecting functional dyes.

ii. Application of dyes by exhaustion method on sportswear textiles made up of nylon, polyester and cotton.

iii. Optimization & Standardization of the process parameters.

iv. Ultraviolet functional property, Photo-stability of dyes and its performance properties

17


Achievements :

Synthesis routes using benzophenone based compounds as coupler have been identified. Few existing dyestuffs are identified through literature and are being checked for their UV protection properties

Few Disperse dyes have been synthesized using p-Chloro aniline, p- Nitro aniline and 2,4, Di nitro aniline, 4 Amino Benzonitrile, as a diazonium compound

Synthesized dyes have been purified for NMR Studies. Application and performance evaluation of these dyes are underway

Other Acid and Disperse dyes synthesis is underway.

There has been a progressive increase in the incidence of skin cancers reported in past several

decades. Evidence from various disciplines has implicated ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun

as an important factor in causing both melanomas and carcinomas. Health risks associated with

exposure to solar UVR may be greatly reduced by minimizing the time exposure. UV protection by

fabrics has recently become the focus of great interest, particularly in connection with environmental

degradation or ozone layer depletion. Clothing is perceived as a good means of sun protection, but

all apparel is not sufficiently protective against UV radiation. The development of effective UV cutting

materials or UV absorbers is, therefore, currently being sought.

A number of different types of UV absorbers have been proposed, but only four fundamentally

different classes have achieved commercial significance. These are the derivatives of

2-hydroxybenzophenone, phenyl esters, cinnamic acids and hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole. The

2- hydroxybenzophenone and benzotriazole, which are relevant to this study, preferentially absorb

the harmful UV radiation and convert it into heat energy by means of rapid tautomarism. Therefore we have selected the synthesis route based on benzophenone compound as a coupling component.

For this research work we selected 3 benzophenone based compound as a coupling component for

dye synthesis i.e. 4 - Hydroxy Benzophenone, 2,4 - Dihydroxy Benzophenone, 2 -Hydroxy –

4 - Methoxybenzophenone which are commercially successful UV protective agents. Synthesis

routes using benzophenone based compounds as coupler have been identified. Few Disperse dyes

have been synthesized using p-Chloro aniline, p- Nitro aniline, 2,4, Di nitro aniline, 4 Amino

Benzonitrile, as a diazonium compound and 4-Hydroxy Benzophenone, 2,4-Dihydroxy

Benzophenone, 2-Hydroxy-4- Methoxybenzophenone as a coupling component.

Synthesized dyes have been purified for NMR Studies. Application and performance evaluation of

these dyes and Other Acid & Disperse dyes synthesis is completed.

(iii) Title of the Project: Design and Development of high performance, multifunctional, protective sportswear for various sports

Objectives :

Design & Development of high performance, multifunctional, protective sportswear for various sports

18


Achievements :

A detailed literature survey was carried out covering major international & national

journals, magazines, newsletters and web portal etc. for commercially available miniature

sensors for measuring heartbeat, sweat rate and skin temperature of the wearer. The

following are the gist of the following literature survey:

Heart beat measuring sensor and incorporation in sportswear: Currently available

sensors are wired, stiff and impact resistance is not checked. For embedment of this sensor

into textile, the sensor has to be fabricated on the flexible printed circuit board and the different

elements are encapsulated in soft, flexible and bio compatible polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)

Position and mode of attachment of sensor majority depends upon the sensitivity of sensor

and signal strength of the body.

Sweat rate measurement sensor: Planar capacitive sensors for single-point measurements

of skin hydration and trans-epidermal water loss has to be fabricated.

Key design features would be: the total sensing area, electrode spacing and the insulation

thickness.

Bridging the sensors to the microcontroller and transmitter: Connection of sensor to the

microprocessor is required; the signal received from the sensor will be processed by the

microprocessor and will be transmitted to transmitter. The microprocessor and transmitter

should be in miniature form and both should be integrated inside the sportswear. Therefore,

the appropriate miniature microprocessor and transmitter need to be identified or fabricated

as per sensor design.

Sending the signal from transmitter to remote computer system/laptop: Transmitter

should be able to send the noise free signals received from microprocessor to the remote

computer system/laptop. Therefore, transmitter should be able to work on ANT+ so that the

signal can be send over a comparatively long distance than Bluetooth.

Software development: Compatible software has to be developed for monitoring, gathering

and processing of data received from transmitter and converting it in the useful information.

Development and testing of knitted sportswear and Hi-Visibility fabric:

Trials for development of quick dry, moisture management, breathable, high wickability,

good handle properties sportswear fabric have been done.

Different chemical treatments for enhancing hydrophilicity, wickability have been

imparted on sportswear fabric.

Testing and evaluation of the above mentioned functional properties has been done.

Trials and testing of high visibility clothing have been done.

19


(iv) Title of the Project: To develop a Light –Sensitive Photo-Chromic Smart Woolens by

Sol-Gel Surface Coating Technology and Printing Technology.

Objectives :

i. To develop smart woollen Textiles by applying smart colorants hybrid silica sol-gel onto the

surface of fabric.

ii. To impart photo-chromic property to wool by encapsulating photo-chromic colorants with

silica or other precursor via a sol-gel process and applying the hybrid silica onto wool fabric

and also by printing technology.

iii. To develop a light-sensitive reversible colour changing effect upon irradiation by

electromagnetic radiation, smart fancy colour effect in fashion woollen items.

iv. To impart UV protective function to wool.

v. Optimizing the process parameters to make it suitable for woollen and examining the

effects of silica precursors on the photo-chromic performance, adhesion of coating (e.g.

washing, abrasion fastness, etc), fabric properties (e.g. surface hydrophobicity, bending

and handle etc) and evaluation of effluent (COD, BOD, TDS etc.) also.

Achievements :

Photo-chromic Colorants can impart novel coloration effects and resistance to ultraviolet light

to textiles (in some specific cases). Photo-chromic colorants undergo a reversible color

change upon irradiation with UV light. These are used as smart colorants in a wide range of

areas, such as ophthalmic lenses, printing materials, optical recording media, optical

switches and optical shutters. These colorants are also used in plastic products like-Tea or

Coffee Mugs, Tooth brush, toys. Applying this functional colourants to a textile will provide the

textile with both a color changing effect and a UV protective function in some specific cases.

Such a textile may find applications in areas such as fancy clothes and camouflage fabrics.

In this project work we have tried to impart fancy effect by introducing photo chromic effect on

the fabric surface of woolen garment with addition of UV protective function. We have

attempted these functions by using photo chromic pigment with screen printing technology &

sol-gel surface coating technology. We have achieved desired effect with both the

technologies, giving colour appearance with 6 seconds exposure to direct sunlight. Samples

were prepared with both technologies e.g. hand gloves, cap & socks by sol-gel surface

coating method & Sweater, cap, muffler, ladies outer were by screen printing method. All

developed samples were passing in performance tests as well as comfort related test giving

UV protection. Samples developed using screen printing technology were producing influents

which are under the set norms. Process of sol-gel surface coating was producing effluents,

which are not meeting environmental norms and needs effluent treatment setup.

20


Literature survey: A detailed literature survey was carried out covering major international & national journals, magazines, newsletters and web portal etc. Based on the literature survey conducted and consultations from experts in the field of wet processing of textiles, dyeing, printing & finishing, it was inferred that Sol-gel technology and screen printing method can be a solution for development of Light-Sensitive Photo- Chromic Smart Woollens with colour changing property. As per the literature survey it was found that few specialty dyes also provide UV protection in some specific cases. So, it is expected that these treated woollen fabric may provide UV protection. So, we need to take R&D trials and evaluation.

Screen printing & Sol-gel laboratory R&D trials: Procurement of screen printing assembly and accessories is done. Laboratory Screen printing trials on wool fabric have been carried out. Optimization of Photo-chromic colorants on wool by printing method is also completed. Different trials were carried out for the optimization of recipe. With varying pigment concentration, time, variation in viscosity developer & binder concentration. Higher binder gives stiffer fabric & lower pigment concentration shows light image.

Testing & evaluation of untreated wool fabric sample (parameters like- GSM, Threads per unit length, thickness, count of the yarn etc.) and printed samples (Parameters like- Optical Response & Fading, Ultraviolet Resistance test, pH of aqueous extract of fabric sample, Colour Fastness to Washing , rubbing, perspiration, water etc.) have been carried out. Most fabrics are showing excellent fastness and performance properties.

(v) Title of the Project: To develop an effective and eco-friendly electroflocculation technique to treat waste water effluent with high FOGs (Fats, oils & grease), metals and organic loads for woolen industry

Objectives :

i. Optimizing the process parameters to make it suitable for woollen industry effluents with high grease and oil content. ii. Studying the effect of ultrasonication on electroflocculation for more efficiency and faster separation. iii. Feasibility study for scaling up of the developed technology to industrial scale

Achievements : A chemical free effluent treatment process was developed for treatment of wool scouring and dyeing effluent. The developed process does not use any anions as in the case with chemical coagulants thus no salinity is added to treated water making it better for reuse and lesser sludge compared to conventional techniques. This process is capable of reducing COD load up to 80% from wastewater thus reducing considerably the magnitude of waste which is concentrated (and treated separately) and release majority of water with low COD load for secondary biological treatment ultimately reducing the retention time in secondary treatment and thus faster treatment and discharge of treated water for reuse.

Advantages of developed Electro Coagulation Process. Removal of High Contaminant in the waste water More compact, less space requirement No Chemicals required. Far less Skill required in Operating & Maintenance Colour Removal up to 95% . BOD Removal up to 85% COD Removal up to 80%

21


11.0 TESTING ACTIVITIES

During the year under review, Textile Testing Laboratory and Eco Testing Laboratories of WRA

earned revenue of Rs. 121lakhs

COE Sportech revenue for the year was Rs.109.39 lakhs

12.0 MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS UNDERTAKEN

I. MoU between WRA & Industry:

WRA entered into MoU with the followings: Maximum international MoU signed by any TRA in Textile India 2017

Following MOU's & NDA's were also signed with Industries as well as institutes:

1. MOU with SVKM's NMIMS Deemed University, Mumbai for the development of nanofibers based product for medical application.

2. NDA with NZ Seasonal Wear Pvt ltd. Bhiwandi, Thane for the development of evaporative cooling jackets.

3. NDA with MKU Pvt Ltd. Kanpur, for the development of Graphene based antiballistic fabric.

4. MOU has been signed between WRA and Vidyut Enterprises, Bhandup, Mumbai Industry partner under R & D project Development of novel detergent formulation for wool with immobilized enzymes for enhancing machine wash ability of wool fabric for commercialization.

5. MOU with Robotics and Textile Composites, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom for Miniaturization of electronics components of Electronic health monitoring t-shirts.

II. Consultancy Services rendered:

1. Detailed Project Report (DPR) for establishing Dehairing Plant for Pashmina for Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh 2. Technical audit report for the existing dehairing plant in Leh 3. Development of Itch free woolens to Mojopanda Industries, Gurgaon 4. Viscosity Measurement to AMATERASU LIFESCIENCES LLP

Sr. No. Institute

1

2

3

4

5

RMIT, Melbourne, Australia

Manchester University, UK

ITU, Istanbul, Turkey

North West Composite Centre,

Manchester, UK

Deakin University, Australia

Area of Work

For wool based bullet proof armour.

For novel applications of decanni wool.

For Nanofibre based technologies.

For light weight sports goods

For new applications of wool based on innovative technologies and to develop new products for export market

22


Sr. No. Name of Agency

M/s Gharda chemicals, Mumbai

M/s Vijay Sabre Group

M/s Welspun, Mumbai

M/s TRADC, Unit of Grasim Industries

M/s Netflex, Mumbai

M/s Nebco Textile Industries, Mumbai

Activity

Development of Flame retardant fabric samples of 100% PBI filament

Development of Activated carbon based laminated textiles

Development of coated fabrics on hot melt laminating and coating machine.

To develop friction spun yarn from viscose waste

To develop double needle bed and single needle bed net with and without rubber yarn.

To develop warp knitted fabric on Tricot machines

III. Activities at Incubation center under COE Sportech

1

2

3

4

5

6

13.0 PAPERS PRESENTED/PUBLISHED

During the year 2017-18 following papers were published by technical staff of WRA.

S.No. Paper Title Author Journal & Publisher Date ofPublicaion

COE Sportech & its relevance

1. Dr. A.K.Sharma, Seema Patel, Jagadananda Behera, Dr. Girish Kherdekar

Textile Value Chain May, 2017Page 30-31

Introduction of Raschel Warp Knitting Machine and its products in Technical Textiles

2. Shishir Tyagi, Dr.M. Choudhari & Mayur Basuk

Textile Value Chain June, 2017

Thermo-regulatory Properties of Wool Fabrics by Microencapsulated PCM

3. Mayur Basuk & Dr. Girish Kherdekar

International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering & Research

July, 2017, Volume 4, Issue 7, Page 30-37

Role of Enzymes in Wool Detergent Formulations (Part 1 & 2)

4. Ms. Smita Bait & Dr. M. Choudhari

Dye Chem Pharma Business News

October, 2017 issue, page No. 55-58 and November 2017 issue page No.53-57

Design and Development of Smart Sportswear used for various sports

5. Shishir Tyagi & Dr. Girish Kherdekar


Volume 04, Issue 11, November, 2017

Development of Keratin based Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA) Electrospun Nanofibrous Mat from Wool Waste for Air Filtration

6. Chetan Mahajan, Dr. Girish Kherdekar & Dr. A.K.Sharma


Volume 04, Issue 11. Pp 218-224, November, 2017

Role of Enzymes in Wool Detergent Formulations

7. Ms. Smita Bait & Dr. M. Choudhari

COLOURAGE Vol.LXIV, No.12 Dec., 2017 Page No.45-53

23


S.No. Paper Title Author Journal & Publisher Date ofPublicaion

Overview of Enzymes and their Immobilization (Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3)

8. Dr. M. Choudhari Dye Chem Pharma Business News

January, February & March, 2018 issues Page No.53-55, 52-54, 50-52 respectively

A review on woollen cloth's moth and its remedies

9. Mayur Basuk & Jagadananda Behera

Bangladesh Textile Today

Feb, 2018 Vol. 11, Issue 2, Page 68-77

Moisture management Properties of Textiles and its evaluation

10. Mayur Basuk and Smita Bait

Web portal WTI https://www.wtin.com/ article/ 2018/march190318/ moisture- management- properties-of- textiles-and-their-evaluation/? freeviewlinkid=85447

March, 2018

A synopsis on Coating and Lamination in Textiles : Process & Applications

11. Mayur Basuk & Dr. Girish Kherdekar

Textile Value Chain March, 2018

14.0 NEW ADDITIONS

PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENTS / INSTRUMENTS FROM R&D PROJECTS

Sr. No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Name of Machinery

Top loading washing machine

OFDA 4000

Martindale abrasion tester

Muffle furnace

Random pilling tester

Drape meter

Horizontal flammability tester

Tumble dryer

Spectrophotometer

Retro reflecto meter

Optical microscope

PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENTS / INSTRUMENTS FOR COE-SPORTECH

Sr. No.

1

2

3

Name of Machinery

FTIR Spectrometer

UHPLC

ICP-OES

24


15.0 DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

Shri. A.K. Sharma, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India visited Wool th Research Association on 13 April, 2017.

Shri. R.V.S. Mani, Deputy Secretary (IFW) Ministry of Textiles, Government of India visited nd Wool Research Association on 22 April, 2017.

Dr. Prasad Potluri, Professor or Robotics and Textile Composites, Director of Research, North West Composites Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K., visited Wool

th Research Association on 20 July, 2017.

th Team from M/s Jayashree Textiles, Kolkatta visited WRA on 15 September, 2017 to explore the possibility of mutual work.

Team from DingZing Taiwan comprising of Mrs.Amanda Tao, Mrs. Nica Huang) visited th

WRA on 29 September, 2017 to discuss various products related to membrane lamination.

th Shri.R. Indu Shekar, Scientist 'E', DEBEL, Bangalore and team visited WRA on 10 October, 2017 to explore the possibility of mutual work.

th Mr. Tanveer of Welspun India visited WRA on 24 October, 2017

16.0 VISITS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS BY THE PROJECT TEAM :

Mr. Neeraj Shrivastava, Assistant Director, visited Carpet Washing Facility in Jaipur to study and collect waste water samples and conduct trials at ATIRA, Ahmedbad under the project entitled “Development of Membrane Bioreactors as a solution for compact, high quality effluent treatment to achieve zero-discharge for decentralized woolen and carpet sector and

th th common facility centres in India” from 26 to 28 April, 2017

st Dr. Mrinal Choudhari, Joint Director, visited Ichalkaranji Powerloom Mega Cluster from 1 toth

4 May, 2017

Dr. Mrinal Choudhari and Mrs.Smita Bait visited TRADC, Kharach with regards to R&D Project entitled “Enhancement of moisture management properties of polyester,

th th polyester/cellulose blend by surface modification using cellulose micro particle” from 7 to 8 May, 2017.

Dr. Mrinal Choudhari visited TRADC, Kharach with regards to R&D Project Review Meeting on the project entitled “Enhancement of moisture management properties of polyester,

th polyester/cellulose blend by surface modification using cellulose micro particle” on 15 May, 2017.

Mr. Rushikesh Raghav, Scientist visited Wool Testing Centre at Bikaner in connection with install ation of Universal Tensile Strength Machine.

Mr. Shishir Tyagi, Assistant Director visited Bhiwani to meet Consultant for project entitled “Design and Development of high performance, multifunctional, protective sportswear for

th th th th various sports” from 17 to 20 May, 2017 and 25 & 26 May, 2017.

25


Mr. Neeraj Shrivastava, Assistant Director, visited Jaipur for inspection and trial of Membrane Bioreactor System under “Development of Membrane Bioreactors as a solution for compact, high quality effluent treatment to achieve zero-discharge for decentralized woolen and carpet

th sector and common facility centres in India” on 30 May, 2017.

Mr. Neeraj Shrivastava, Assistant Director, visited KSP Hydro, Mumbai for inspection of Industrial Filter Press and visited Huntsman India Ltd for collecting OWA samples for

th bleaching trial on 5 June, 2017

Dr. Mrinal Choudhari met Shri. Bala-subramanian, Office of the Textile Commissioner th

regarding R&D projects on 15 June, 2017.

Mr. Neeraj Shrivastava, Assistant Director, visited Raymond Ltd, Vapi for Effluent Sampleth th

collection and discussion with Consultant regarding fabricating of EF Cell on 11 & 12 July, 2017

Mr. Shishir Tyagi, Assistant Director visited Ahemdabad to meet Consultant for project entitled “Design and Development of high performance, multifunctional, protective sportswear for

st rd various sports” from 21 to 23 July, 2017

Mrs. Smita Bait, Assistant Director, Mr. Neeraj Shrivastava, Assistant Director and Mr. Devvert Ruhela, Scientist visited Surat for Industrial trials of Dye Synthesis for project entitled “Synthesis & Application of solar ultraviolet radiation Protective functional dyes for Textile

th th materials” from 25 to 27 July, 2017.

Mr. Shishir Tyagi, Assistant Director visited Ahemdabad to meet Consultant for project entitled “Design and Development of high performance, multifunctional, protective sportswear for

st th th th various sports” from 31 July to 5 August, 2017 and 25 to 26 August, 2017

Mr. Girish Kherdekar, Assistant Director visited Ahemdabad to meet Consultant to finalise the technical parameters for development of Electrofloculation technique to treat waste water

th th effluent from 5 to 7 September, 2017

Mr. Shishir Tyagi, Assistant Director visited Ahemdabad to meet Consultant for project entitled “To develop a smart indigenous sleeping bag with heating property for Adventure/high altitude

nd th sports” from 22 to 24 September, 2017

th th Mr. Shishir Tyagi, Assistant Director visited LNIPE, Gwalior from 9 to 16 October for taking field trails.

17.0 MEETINGS ATTENDED:

Dr. Anil Kumar Sharma, Director

Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, Sports Authority of India, (SAI), New Delhi nd th

and Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior from 2 to 9 April, 2017.

nd th Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi from 22 to 24 April, 2017.

Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, Sports Authority of India, (SAI), New Delhi, The Sports Goods Manufacturers & Exporters Association (SGMEA) Jalandhar and Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) and Defence Research and

th rd Development Establishment (DRDE) Gwalior from 28 April to 3 May, 2017.

26


Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, Sports Authority of India, (SAI), Newth th Delhi, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) Gwalior from 10 & 11

May, 2017.

th th Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi from 12 to 16 May, 2017 Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi and Sports Goods Manufacturers &

rd st Exporters Association (SGMEA) Jalandhar from 23 to 31 May, 20173

Attended Meeting of Committee for Textile India Event, 2017 at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi th th

from 9 to 12 June, 2017

Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, Sports Authority of India, (SAI), New rd th

Delhi, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) Gwalior from 23 to 26

July, 2017.

Attended meeting of Central Wool Development Board at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi and

visit to Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh regarding assessment of th th

Pashmina Dehairing Plant at Leh from 10 to 17 August, 2017.

th Attended 30 Project Committee Meeting of Central Wool Development Board at Jodhpur on

th 11 September, 2017.

Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, Sports Authority of India, (SAI), New th Delhi, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) Gwalior on 10 October,

2017.

th th Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi on 30 November, 2017 and 4 December, st

2017 regarding 1 Meeting of Steering Committee & Technotex, 2018 Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, and Lakshmibai National Institute of

th th Physical Education (LNIPE) Gwalior from 15 to 17 December, 2017.

th Attended Stakeholders Meeting on Wool Sector on 19 December, 2017 at Ministry of

Textiles, New Delhi.

th rd Attended 6 meeting of PAC under R&D Scheme on 3 January, 2018 at Ministry of Textiles,

New Delhi.

th Attended 49 Executive Committee Meeting of Central Wool Development Board at th

Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi on 18 January, 2018.

th st Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi from 16 to 21 February, 2018

Attended meeting at Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical

Education (LNIPE) and Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) Gwaliorth th

from 7 to 11 March, 2018.

Attended meeting at New Delhi with Hon'ble Minister of State for Textiles, Sports Authority of

India, (SAI), New Delhi, and Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) th th Gwalior from 20 to 25 March, 2018.

27


18.0 SEMINAR/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED/ CONDUCTED:

TECHNOTEX 2017: April 2017

TECHNOTEX 2017 India's premier show on technical textiles. This spectacular flagship

event comprised of an International exhibition, conference, and seminars. A common

platform for interaction amongst stakeholders from across the global technical textile value

chain, TECHNOTEX exemplifies the immense potential for trade and investment between

India and foreign countries in technical textile sector. The 6th edition of International

Exhibition and conference on Technical Textiles i.e. Technotex 2017 organized jointly by

Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &

Industry (FICCI) from April 12-14th , 2017 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon,

Mumbai. The event served as the right platform for interaction between the Indian and

Foreign companies from technical textile value chain.

thThe 6 edition of Technotex 2017, an international exhibition and conference on technical

textiles, took place in Mumbai from April 12-14. The theme of this year's conference was

'Advantage India: Emerging Global Manufacturing Hub for Technical Textiles' and it chalked

out a roadmap to make India a global manufacturing hub for technical textiles.

Technotex 2017 conference aimed to help the government and industry to take adequate

measures to achieve this goal and attract international and domestic investments in this

sector. It focused in helping to increase the consumption and production of technical

textiles.

The exhibition created a platform for interacting and strengthening association of private

sector with institutional buyers such as Central Industrial Security Force, Railways, Army,

NHAI, Navy etc and helped them understand institution's requirements and standards. It

also provided an opportunity to the Indian Technical Textile industry to network and interact

with stakeholders on several technical and policy issues.

FICCI organised B2B meetings of institutional buyers with the private industry players

during the conference.

28


NATIONAL SEMINAR AT GUWAHATI

National Seminar on "New Trends in sportswear for improving performance of sport

person" was orgainzed by Wool Research Association, Thane CoE in Sportech & LNIPEth

NERC, Guwahati at Guwahati on 27 June, 2017

HALF DAY SEMINAR AT SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA, BANGALORE

Wool Research Association organized a half day seminar titled “Technological advancementth in the Sportwears and sport footwear” at Sports Authority of India, Bangalore on 28 June,

2017.

Many technologies and type of different sport wears & footwear were being seen for the first

time by these end users. It hoped that such interactions by national and international

technical experts in sport wears and footwear would become ongoing process by COE

Sportech.

Mr. Shayam Sunder, Regional Director, SAI- Bangalore who chaired the session stated that

Initiative of SAI and COE-Sportech needs to be applauded and there has to be some

mechanism for to and fro flow of information with main focus on new technologies which can

improve performance of Indian players. Following issues were raised, which need to be

addressed by appropriate authorities in SAI with assistance from COE-sportech.

i. Fixing of specifications in purchase of sportswear and sport gears for particular

sport, keeping latest technologies as well as performance issues in mind.

ii. Technical support during entire tender process including sample testing and bulk testing of

the purchases.

iii. Since Indian sport person suffers due to unaffordability of sport wears and sports gears,

some mechanism needs to be devised among all stakeholders to make sport wears and

gears based on latest technologies available to masses at affordable price.

iv. COE-Sportech should expand its scope in area of sport footwear technology and create

enough infrastructures to address various burning issues with reference to different

games

Such efforts will go a long way in addressing requirement of Indian sport players. Chairman of

session conclude that such interactions were due for past 10 years or so and need to be

mobilised by MOT and Ministry of sports on priority basis with infusion of appropriate funds

and human resources.

Comments of Dr. Shridhar (International and national coach of Kabaddi, India,

Indonesia, Malaysia etc)

29


Many countries are trying Kabbadi to be included as game in the Olympic. There is a need to look scientifically into requirements of sport wear and sport footwear specifically for this game. He offered his services for knowledge sharing with reference to this game based on his field experience. Ministry should initiate appropriate programme on priority basis in COE Sportech to study and finalise type of sport wears and footwear required in this game.

Mr. G S Ganguly, who is a national coach for badminton for past 20 years, stated that, sportswear and footwear for badminton need to be studied in detail in COE-Sportech under the directive of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. This will help to further improve performance of Indian players in international arena.

Mr Ramchandran, Dean Academic, emphasised that right type of sportwears and foot wears need to be made available to school going sport players at affordable price which will ultimately help to improve their performance as they grow up. Awareness campaign on sport gears need to be focused on continuous basis at all levels for improving performance of Indian

sport person.

Samples of latest technologies in footwear and new developments done by WRA's COE –SPORTECH were shown during the seminar.

HALF DAY SEMINAR AT SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA, GANDHINAGAR

Wool Research Association organized a half day seminar titled “Seminar on Sportech” atth

Sports Authority of India, Gandhinagar on 29 June, 2017.

Mr. V S Chauhan, Regional Director West Region SAI, chaired the session. Dr. Chug introduced to the audience speakers and explained purpose of this summit. Dr.Sharma briefed the genesis of COE Sportech created by Ministry of Textiles and outlined significance of sportwear and gears in improving performance of sports person. While explaining the science involved Dr. Sharma was able to convince the aud ience w i th reference to relevance of COE Sportech in improving the performance of Indian sportsperson. Mr.Chauhan expressed that technological gap should be reduced though leap frog jump and through such seminar by national and international experts on regular basis in order to give level playing field to Indian sportsperson. He emphasised that latest technology will help Indian sport persons to register better performance in various events

Left to Right: Dr. Amit Jadhav (RMIT),Mr.Shayam Sunder(SAI), Dr. A K Sharma (WRA).

From R to L : Person:Dr. Shridhar, Mr. Girish Kherdekar,Dr.Amit Jadhav, Mr. G S Ganguly, Dr. A K Sharma,

Mr.Ramchandran

30


In addition, he expressed his helplessness and told that they were following the brand without understanding Indian climatic condition during purchase of Sportwears. In addition, during tender process, he cannot purchase right products due to lack of support of expert knowledge with reference to formulation of specifications. He requested WRA team for technical help in finalisation of the tender specification before the tender is floated.

Dr. Ganesh Chugh, Cricket coach, SAI requested WRA to implement latest technologies on urgent basis, so that Indian players will be benefited for next big events. He asked, Can WRA reduce weight of sport gears with the help of latest technologies developed worldwide? Such product development should be given priority at Ministry level. His team will extend full support in sharing their field experience and testing of prototypes to be developed at WRA.

Shri. L L Mishra Cricket Coach, SAI requested WRA to develop more advance footwear for Indian players which will help them to improve their performance at international level.

Shri.A Biswas, Athlete Coach, SAI asked WRA to design and develop footwear with the help of

3D printing technology. This will help them to get few footwears made in WRA for specific players in order to verify the concept of significance of comfort in improving performance of a player.

TEXTILE INDIA MEGA EVENT AT GANDHINAGAR

Ministry of Textiles (MOT) organized a mega international event 'Textiles India–2017', fromth nd

30 June to 2 July 2017 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event marked the positioning, for the first time, of an annual textile trade event in the country to be part of the annual global calendar of the trade. Hon'ble Prime Minister of India inaugura ted the event.

'Textiles India–2017' attracted around 1000 international and domestic exhibitors and 2500 buyers from various countries in the exhibition spread across 40,000 sq. mtr. area covering all segments of Textiles. The Technical Textiles sector was given a special focus during the event.

It included following events to showcase the strength of the Technical Textile value c h a i n i n India.

Exhibitors from Technical Textile Industry special area was earmarked. The event provided an

excellent platform for B2B, B2G interactions. Conference organized on different topics on technical textiles having leading speakers from India & abroad. CEOs from leading technical textile industry from India & abroad were invited to participate in the CEO Forum.

L-R Mr V S Chauhan (SAI), Dr. Amit Jadhav (RMIT) Dr G Chugh (SAI).

31


TH SDC'S 12 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Mrs. Smita Bait attended the SDC's 12th International Conference organised by Society

of Dyers and Colourists (SDC), Education Charity (EC) on 16th September 2017 in

Mumbai.

19.0 TRAINING PROGRAMME CONDUCTED / ATTENDED :

a) One week Practical training on wool technology & testing for “Rmbay Industry, Amritsar” from 8th August to 16th August 2017.

b) Four days Practical Training on “Carpet Processing & Finishing “ for Auxichem, Bhadohi

from 18th August to 21st August 2017.

c) Four days Training programme on “Analysis of Analytical parameters such as Lead In

Surface Coating, Total Lead, Phthalate, Formaldehyde, Azo Dyes, Nickel etc.” for

Interstellar Testing Centre Pvt. Ltd, Panchkula, Haryana from 19th March 2018 to 22nd

March 2018.

20.0 COUNCIL MEETINGS

One Governing Council Meetings and Annual General Meeting were held during the year

2017-2018.

rd

143 Governing Council Meeting

th Wool Research Association's 143rd Governing Council Meeting was held on Friday, 8 September,

2017 at 11.00 a.m. in the Conference Room of Wool Research Association, P.O. Sandoz Baug,

Kolshet Road, Thane.

nd 52 Annual General Meeting

nd Wool Research Association's 52 Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Wool Research

Association was held on Thursday, 28th September, 2017 at 12 o'clock in the Committee Room, Indian Woollen Mills' Federation, Churchgate Chambers, 7th floor, 5, New Marine Lines, Mumbai –

400020.

32


21.0 MEMBERS OF WRA

ORDINARY MEMBERS :

01. M/s. Bhilwara Synthetics Ltd., Bhilwara

02. M/s. Banswara Syntex Limited, Mumbai

03. M/s. Cashmere Marketing Agencies, Srinagar

04. M/s. Centex International Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana

05 M/s. Ergo G2 Engineers, Pvt. Ltd, Chennai

06. M/s. Gokalchand Rattanchand Woollen Mills Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

07. M/s. Grentex & Co. Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai

08. M/s. Gujarat Sheep & Wool Development Corporation., Ahmedabad

09. M/s. Geetanjali Woollens Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

10. M/s. Jaya Shree Textiles & Industries Ltd., West Bengal

11. M/s. Kapotex Industries Pvt. Ltd., Sarigam

12. M/s. Kusumgar Corporate, Mumbai

13. M/s. Modern Woollens Ltd., Bhilwara

14. M/s. Raymond Ltd., Thane

15. M/s. Shri Dinesh Mills Ltd., Baroda

16. M/s. Saravanabava Mills, Mumbai

17. M/s. Shree Ram Textile Mills Ltd. Mumbai

18. M/s. Thaker Felts Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara

19. M/s. Texplas Textiles India Pvt. Ltd., Haridwar

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS :

20. M/s. Indian Woollen Mills Federation, Mumbai

21. M/s. Woolmark Services India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

SPECIAL ASSOCIATE MEMBERS :

22. M/s. The Synthetic & Art Silk Mills Research Association, Mumbai

23. M/s OCM India Ltd, Amritsar

33


22.0 FOUNDER MEMBERS OF WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION IN 1963

1. Mr. T.N. Khaitan.

Dhruva Woollen Mills Pvt. Ltd.,

Sun Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Bombay

2. Mr. G.K. Singhania

Raymond Woollen Mills Ltd., J.K. Building,

Ballard Estate, Bombay

3. Mr. B.M. Grover

Modella Woollen Mills,

50, Vulcan Insurance Bldg.,.

Veer Nariman Road, Bombay

4. Mr. L.P. Pittie

Bombay Woollen Mills P. Ltd.

20, Hamam Street, Bombay

5. Mr. R.K. Seth

Simplex Woollen Mills

Sadhana Raymond House,

D.N. Road, Bombay

6. Mr. R.B. Kanwar Rajnath

Ahmed Woollen Mills

Amernath C. Rly.

Office : 87, Tamba Kanta

Nakhoda Street, Bombay

7. Mr. T.K. Nagpal

Nagpal Woollen Mills

Old Atlas Mills Compound,

Reay Road, Bombay

8. Mr. R.K. Birla

Shree Digjam Woollen Mills

Aerodrome Road, Jamnagar

23.0 LIST OF PRESIDENTS/SR.VICE PRESIDENTS & VICE PRESIDENTS SINCE INCEPTION

PERIOD/ YEAR

PRESIDENT SR. VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT

1964/65 to 1968/69

1969/70

1970/71 to 1975/76

1976/77 to 1977/78

1978/79 to 1981/82

1982/83

1983/84

1984/85 to 1993/94

1994/95 to 1997/98

1998/99 to 1999-2000

2000-2002

2002-2004

2004-2006

2006-2008

2008-2010

2010-2012

2012-2014

2014-2016

2016-2018

34

Mr.G..K. SinghaniaRaymond Woollen Mills

Mr. U.M. PatelDinesh Woollen Mills

Mr. B.M. GroverModella Woollen Mills



Mr. T.N. KhaitanDhruva Woollen Mills

Mr. Ravikant KapurG.R. Woollen Mills Ltd

Mr. B.K. KediaRaymond Woollen Mills











Shri. H.K. Chatterjee Raymond Ltd



Mr. L.P. PittleBombay Woollen Mills







Shri. Hari Prasad KediaRaymond Limited

Shri. V.K. BhartiaRaymond Limited



Shri.S.K. Singhal Raymond Limited



Shri. S.L. Pokharna Raymond Ltd

Shri. H.K. Chatterjee Raymond Ltd

Shri. Deepak GoelGeetanjali Woollens P. Ltd.


Mr. B.B. NagpalNagpal Woollen Mills

Mr. R.K. SethSimplex Woollen Mills




Mr. K.V. IyerRaymond Woollen Mills

Mr. Ravikant KapurGrentex & Co.

Mr. K.V. IyerRaymond Woollen Mills

Shri.A.N. ChoudharyJayashree Textiles




Shri.R.K.KhannaAmritsar Swadeshi



Shri.R.K.KhannaAmritsar Swadeshi Shri. R.K. Khandelwal Raymond Ltd

Shri. Deepak GoelGeetanjali Woollens P. L.Shri. R.K. Khandelwal Raymond Ltd

Shri. R.K. Khandelwal Raymond Ltd


35

24.0 LIST OF DIRECTOR GENERAL /DIRECTORS/ JOINT DIRECTOR /DY.DIRECTORS SINCE INCEPTION

PERIOD (YEAR)

SECRETARY DIRECTORGENERAL

DIRECTOR JOINTDIRECTOR

DEPUTYDIRECTOR

1964/65

1965/66

1966/67 &

1967/68

1968/69 &

1969/70

1970/71 to

1977/78

1978/79

1979/80

1980/81 &

1981/82

1983/84 to

1985/86

1986/87 to

1987/88

1988/89 to

1998/99

Jan' 2000 -th 7 Sept.2003th8 Sept.2003 -th7 Sept.2006th8 Sept.2006nd2 July, 2007

to 2015st1 March

2012-15

January,2016

onwards

May- Dec,'

2016

June, 2016

onwards

Feb.'2017

onwards

June,2017

onwards

August,2017

onwards

Mr. J.N. Chaudhuri

Mr. A.C. Chaudhuri

Mr. A.C. Chaudhuri

Mr. A.C. Chaudhuri

Mr. A.C. Chaudhuri

Mr. A.C. Chaudhuri

Mr. A.C. Chaudhuri

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Mr. SuleAssistant Director(from 1971 to 1975)

Dr.V.G. Kulkarni

Dr.A.D.M. Nath

Dr(Mrs) Usha Nandurkar

Dr.(Mrs) S.

Patwardhan (Offg)

Dr.(Mrs) S. Patwardhan

Mrs. G.P. RaneActing Director (Offg)

Mr. S.C. Agarwal

-

Mr. M.K. Bardhan

-

Dr. Suman Bhattacharyya

-

Dr. A.K. Sharma

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Mr. M. K. Bardhan

-

-

-

-

-

Dr. (Mrs.) MrinalChoudhari

Dr. (Mrs.) MrinalChoudhari

Ms. Seema Patel

Mr. Pawan Sharma

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Dr.M.G. Kulkarni

Dr. N.P. Badve

Dr. N.P. Badve

-

-



-

-

-

-

Mrs. G.P. Rane

Mrs. G.P. Rane

-

Dr (Mrs) Mrinal Choudhari

Mr. P.R.Kulkarni

-

Mr. Shivendra Parmar

-


36

25.0 LIST OF DONOR MEMBERS

SR. NO. YEAR OF DONATIONNAME OF THE ORGANISATION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

1971-72

1971-72

1971-72

1971-72

1971-72

1971-72

1971-72

1971-72

1971-72

1971-72

1976-77

1980-81

1992-93

M/s Raymond Woollen Mills

M/s Modella Woollens Ltd

M/s Shree Dinesh Mills

M/s G.K. Nagpal Sons

M/s Beekay & Sons

M/s Shree Digvijay Woollen Mills Ltd.

M/s Dhruva Woollen Mills

M/s Wool Combers of India

M/s Bombay Woollen Mills

M/s Karamchand Tulsidas

Shri. B.M. Grover - Chairman - Modella

(For Physical & Colour Research Laboratory)

Shri Gopal Krishna Singhania - Raymond

(For Chemical Research Laboratory)

Shri. Upendrabhai M. Patel - Chairman

Shri Dinesh Mills Ltd

(For Textile Research Department)

Also received from M/s R.G. Deshpande and Bros. a donation of Rs. 1.00 lac in the memory of their mother

Smt. Laxmibai Gajanan Deshpande towards educational programme and to allot scholarship for the students

from the interest of this fund.

26.0 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

WRA conducts following Vocational Certificate Courses, as and when requested by relevant quarters :

Instrumental Chemical Analysis

Computer Aided Textile Designing - Jacquard Carpets and Knitwear.

Textile Testing and Quality Control.

Disciplines in Woolen & Worsted Manufacturing processes.

WRA also conducts need based training either in-house or at site.

Mrs. Smita Bait is pursuing Ph.D.

27.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We are thankful to Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Finance, Central Wool Development Board, Office of the

Textile Commissioner, Department of Science & Technology, Indian Woollen Mills Federation for the help

extended to Wool Research Association from time to time.


AUDITOR'S REPORT

To the Members

Wool Research Association

Thane

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Wool Research Association (“the Society”), which comprise the Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2018, and the Income and Expenditure Account for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation of these financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance in accordance with the Accounting Standards and Generally accepted accounting principles. This responsibility includes the design, implementation and maintenance Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of internal control relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Society's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

37


D/401, Shantidwar C & D Wing CHS

Shantivan, Borivali (East)�Mumbai - 400066

��Tel : 022 – 2897 0736��Email : [email protected]

J.P.J. ASSOCIATES LLP��CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

38

Opinion

In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the financial statements give the information required by the Act in the manner so required and give a true and fair view subject to

a) Note No.3 regarding Balance Confirmations,

b) Note No. 4 regarding Subscription

c) Note No. 6 Non provision of diminution of Value of investment.

d) Note No. 11 Non Provision of Depreciation.

e) Note No. 16 Non Provision for ESIC

in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India:

(a) in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Society as at March 31, 2018;

(b) in the case of the Income and Expenditure Account, the Excess of Expenditure over Income for the year ended on that date; and

Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements

a. we have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit;

b. in our opinion proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Society so far as appears from our examination of those books;

c. the Balance Sheet, Income and Expenditure Account dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account;

for J.P.J. ASSOCIATES LLP

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

FIRM REG.NO. 113012 W/W100296

Sd/- VAIBHAV VAIDYA

PARTNER

MEM. NO. 157754

PLACE : MUMBAI

DATE : 24/08/2018


39

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, THANE. BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31st MARCH 2018

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs.

LIABILITIES SCHE-DULE

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

6,50,41,962

6,70,90,7631,78,268

1,66,19,134

25,08,47,194

22,29,364

25,67,858

CAPITAL FUND RESERVES CONTRIBUTION FROM ICAR FOR CAPITAL EXPS. SUNDRY LIABILITIES. GRANT-IN-AID FROM MOT, KVIC, AIHB, & UNDP TOWARDS CAPITAL EXPS. FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS. COE SPORTECH OP.Balance Grant recd. Add: Int.recd. on F.D. Add: EMD & Other receipts Less : Funds utilised UP-GRADATION OF LAB. OP. Balance Grant recd. Add: Int.recd. on F.D. Add: EMD & Deposit recd. Less : Funds utilised

A

B

C

D

5,22,39,386

6,71,03,348

-

4,49,71,408

27,12,06,315

42,428

8,76,123

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs.

ASSESTS SCHE-DULE

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

31,89,16,844

11,56,400

66,730,184

78,46,314

99,24,801

FIXED ASSETS

INVESTMENT AT COST 11564/- Equity shares of Rs.100/- each fully paid up of M/s.Gujarat Sheep & Wool Development Corpn. Ltd., (for break-up value of the shares, please refer to Note 6 the notes on Account schedule “L” )

CURRENT ASSETS

LOANS & ADVANCES PROJECTS

E

F

G

H

33,37,11,528

11,56,400

7,93,20,903

79,21,918

1,43,28,259

43,64,39,00840,45,74,543 43,64,39,008 40.45.74.543TOTAL TOTAL

NOTE : SEE SCHEDULE ‘L’ OF NOTES ON ACCOUNTS AS PER OUR REPORT OF EVEN DATE ATTACHED.

22,29,3640

30,05,8343,89,27,8484,41,63,0464,41,20,618

25,67,8580

6,68,8421,36,57,6681,68,94,3681,60,18,245

AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

for J.P.J. ASSOCIATES LLP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS FIRM REG.NO. 113012 W/W100296 Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- VAIBHAV VAIDYA R.V. BHANDA RKAR ANIL KU MAR SHARMA H . K . CHA TTERJEEPARTNER SR. ACCTS. OFFICER DIRECTOR P R E S IDENTMEM. NO. 157754 PLACE : MUMBAI DATE : 24/08/2018

40

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, THANE. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR NON-PLAN A/C FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2018

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs.

EXPENDITURE SCHE-DULE

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

STAFF SALARY

ESTABLISHMENT CHARGES

AUDIT FEES

AGM ,SEMINAR & MEETING EXPS.

CHEMICALS ANDRAW MATERIAL

PROJECT COST INCURREDBY WRA

DEBTORS W/OFF

GRNAT-AID-DUE FOR OLDPROJECTS W/OFF

EXPENDITURE FOR UPGRADATIONOF MACHNINERY/ COMPENSATIONTO MANPOWER

DEPRECIATION

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs.

INCOME SCHE-DULE

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

2,78,08,8932,29,46,202 2,78,08,893 2,29,46,202TOTAL TOTAL

GRANT-IN-AID FROMMINISTRY OF TEXTILES,GOVT. OF INDIA TOWARDSRECURRING EXPENDITURE

SCHEDULE - (INCOME)INDUSTRY’S CONTRIBUTIONTOWARDS RECURRINGEXPS.

EXCESS OF EXPENDITURESOVER INCOME CARRIED TOBALANCE SHEET

I

J

1,49,08,777

42,38,791

40,000

79,300

42,970

2,75,831

3,50,754

23,39,537

-

6,70,242

1,20,00,000

1,01,79,676

7,66,526

K

1,00,00,000

1,72,16,198

5,92,695

AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018


NOTE : SEE SCHEDULE ‘L’ OF NOTES ON ACCOUNTS AS PER OUR REPORT OF EVEN DATE ATTACHED.

1,43,88,248

41,17,845

40,000

95,047

23,203

16,48,186

-

-

6,903,669

5,92,695

41

PROJECT : Development of Waterproof Breathable Sportswear with desired functional properties by eco-friendly water based coating techniques

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (R & D PROJECT)

INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2018

(SCHEDULE - 1)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

EXPENDITURECURRENT YR.

(Rs.)

–

–

–

–

–

Raw material/ Consumables

Trial & Testing/Consultancy

Travelling expenses

Overheads/Contigencies

82192.00

163200.00

67627.00

18800.00

331819.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

–

–

Grant-in-Aid from Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi

331819.00

331819.00TOTAL

Note : See schedule ‘L’ of Notes on Accounts as per our report of even date attached.

AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018


TOTAL

42



PROJECT : To Develop an effective and eco-friendly electroflocculation technique to treat wastewater effluent with high FOGs (Fats, Oils & Grease), metals and organic loads for Woollen Industry (SCHEDULE - 2)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

–

–

Raw material/consumables 161875.00

161875.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

–

–


161875.00

161875.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

TOTAL



43



PROJECT : Development of Keratin Based Biocomposite Films and Electrospun Nano fibrous Mats from Wool Wastes (SCHEDULE - 3)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

–

–

–

–

–

Raw material/consumables

Trial & Testing/Cosultancy

Travelling expenses

Monitoring Review

475799.00

322104.00

151341.00

68566.00

1017810.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)


1017810.00

1017810.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

–

–

–

–

– TOTAL

44

PROJECT : To develop a smart indigenous sleeping bag with heating property for Adventure/high altitude sports



(SCHEDULE - 4)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

–

–

–



545891.00

45056.00

590947.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)


590947.00

590947.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

–

–

– TOTAL


45



PROJECT : Synthesis & Application of Solar ultraviolet radiation Protective functional dyes for Textile Materials (SCHEDULE - 5)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

Salaries/Wages


Other cost (Trial & Testing)

Travelling expenses

Monitoring Review


PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

1578203.00

1578203.00


883970.00

883970.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018


801000.00

242791.00

115000.00

64682.00

59720.00

295010.00

1578203.00

207000.00

131082.00

455770.00

48979.00

41139.00

00.00

883970.00 TOTAL

Industry share in kind from M/s. Spectrum Dyes & Chemicals Pvt.Ltd. - Rs. 12,00,000.00 Industry share in kind from M/s. Institute of Chemical Technology - Rs. 2,20,000.00

PROJECT : Design and Development of high performance, multifunctional, protective sportswear for various sports

46



(SCHEDULE - 6)

AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018


Rs.4,00,130.00 (2016-17) Industry share in kind from 'M/s. Raymond Limited ' - Rs. 3,80,000.00 (2017-18)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

Salaries/Wages


Travelling expenses

Trial & Testing/consultancy


Monitoring Review

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

1248227.00

1248227.00


871151.00

871151.00TOTAL

574000.00

67963.00

82264.00

220000.00

304000.00

--

1248227.00

154000.00

185118.00

48178.00

205400.00

175000.00

103455.00

871151.00 TOTAL




PROJECT : To Develop a Light -Sensitive Photo-Chromic Smart woollens by Sol-Gel Surface Coating Technology and printing technology

47

(SCHEDULE - 7)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

Salaries/Wages


Travelling expenses

Monitoring Review


207000.00

138304.00

88622.00

54684.00

210000.00

698610.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

1467206.00

1467206.00


698610.00

698610.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

594000.00

521112.00

64813.00

28196.00

259085.00

1467206.00

Rs.5,84,950.00 (2016-17) Industry share in kind from 'M/s. Jaya Shree Textiles ' - Rs. 3,90,830.00 (2017-18)


TOTAL

PROJECT : To Design & develop evaporative cooling textiles

48



(SCHEDULE - 8)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

580574.00

20130.00

225000.00

23949.00

849653.00

Salaries/Wages



Others

580572.00

52092.00

245275.00

156657.00

1034596.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

849653.00 Grant-in-Aid from Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi

1034596.00

TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

849653.00 1034596.00

4,92,200.00 (2016-17) Industry share in kind from 'Nex G Apparels' - Rs. 6,82,400.00 (2017-18)


TOTAL



PROJECT : Development of Membrane Bioreactors as a solution for compact ,high quality effluent treatment to achieve zero-discharge for decentralized woolen and carpet sector and common facility centres

49

(SCHEDULE - 9)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

Salaries/Wages



Others

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

728922.00

728922.00


912719.00

912719.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018


486256.00

33843.00

200000.00

8823.00

728922.00

486256.00

102051.00

297922.00

26490.00

912719.00

Industry share in kind from 'M/s.Mahadev Woollen Mills' - Rs. 6,22,000.00 (2017-18)

TOTAL



PROJECT : Enhancement of moisture management properties of polyester, polyester/cellulose blend by surface modification using cellulose micro particles

50

(SCHEDULE - 10)

AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

Salaries/Wages

Raw material/consumables Promotion/Proof of Concept

Consultancy


417960.00

185423.00

261629.00

84180.00

165155.00

1114347.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

701572.00

701572.00


1114347.00

1114347.00TOTAL

394740.00

61518.00

–

–

245314.00

701572.00 TOTAL

Note : See schedule ‘L’ of Notes on Accounts as per our report of even date attached. for J.P.J. ASSOCIATES LLP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS FIRM REG.NO. 113012 W/W100296 Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- VAIBHAV VAIDYA R.V. BHANDA RKAR ANIL KU MAR SHARMA H . K . CHA TTERJEEPARTNER SR. ACCTS. OFFICER DIRECTOR P R E S IDENTMEM. NO. 157754 PLACE : MUMBAI DATE : 24/08/2018

Rs.7,08,000.00 (2016-17) Industry share in kind from 'Grasim Industries' - Rs. 3,53,000.00 (2017-18)



PROJECT : Development and application of eco friendly microencapsulated moth repellent and antimicrobial finish for pashmina product in decentralized sector

51

(SCHEDULE - 11)

AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

Salaries/Wages

Raw material/consumables Consultancy

Promotion/Proof of Concept


470783.00

126852.00

288805.00

185025.00

368534.00

1439999.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

650206.00

650206.00


1439999.00

1439999.00TOTAL

383130.00

111205.00

--

--

155871.00

650206.00 TOTAL


Industry share in kind from 'M/s Shikar Handloom...' - Rs. 10,50,000.00 Industry share in kind from M/s. Tanishka Microencapsulation Pvt.Ltd.- Rs. 1,30,000.00



PROJECT : Development of innovative sportech products such as parachute fabric , sailing clothes, ballooning fabrics, high adventure sailing clothes, ballooning fabrics, high adventure sportswear etc. using low energy , environment friendly hot melt application for new enterpreneurs in sportech sector

52

(SCHEDULE - 12)

AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

Salaries/Wages


Promotion/Proof of Concept

Overheads/Travelling

371520.00

99092.00

50000.00

201300.00

319797.00

10411709.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

594000.00

594000.00


1041709.00

1041709.00TOTAL

405000.00

--

--

--

189000.00

594000.00 TOTAL


Industry share in kind from M/s. Kusumgar Corporates P.Ltd.- Rs. 3,28,250.00 Industry share in kind from M/s. Bhavi Multifab P.Ltd. - Rs. 1,35,000.00



PROJECT : Development of Novel Detergent Formulation for wool with immobilized enzymes for enhancing machine wash ability of wool fabric.

53

(SCHEDULE - 13)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

192708.00

--

--

192708.00

Salaries/Wages



776979.00

35712.00

246600.00

1059291.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

134896.00

57812.00

192708.00


Industry’s/WRA’s contributiontowards project expenses

401663.00

657628.00

1059291.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

TOTAL


54

PROJECT : Development of active fitness clothing like gym and yoga wear with infrared Thermal reflecting property to enhance body fitness.



(SCHEDULE - 14)


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

195000.00

14387.00

--

209387.00

Salaries/Wages



786000.00

29186.00

285561.00

1100747.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

146571.00

62816.00

209387.00


Industry’s/WRA’s contributiontowards project expenses

770523.00

330224.00

1100747.00TOTAL TOTAL


55

PROJECT : Synthesis of water soluble fluorescent colorants for high visible hydrophilic textile substrates



(SCHEDULE - 15)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

195780.00

--

--

–

195780.00

Salaries/Wages

Raw material/consumables Overheads/Travelling

Paid to ICT, Collaborative Partner

789264.00

114742.00

234889.00

766800.00

1905695.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

195780.00

195780.00


1905695.00

1905695.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

TOTAL


56

PROJECT : Synthesis of optical whiteners with good photostability and improvements in the bleaching processes to produce photostable bright white and pastels shades woollen casual fashion knitwear, sports and leisurewear products and carpets using Indian and other cheaper imported qualities of wool



(SCHEDULE - 16)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

195780.00

--

--

–

195780.00

Salaries/Wages



587340.00

31670.00

130207.00

320000.00

1069217.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

137046.00

58734.00

195780.00


Industry's/WRA's contributiontowards project expenses

748452.00

320765.00

1069217.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

TOTAL


57

PROJECT : Development of sports gears (inner wears, socks, bands, leggings etc.) with controlled release microencapsulated natural essential, herbal oils for therapeutic benefits including protection of health, skincare and recovery of injuries and hygiene of sportsperson



(SCHEDULE - 17)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

195780.00

--

--

–

195780.00

Salaries/Wages

Raw material/consumables Promotion/Proof of Concept


789264.00

94999.00

20000.00

227634.00

1131897.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

137046.00

58734.00

195780.00


Industry's/WRA's contributiontowards project expenses

792328.00

339569.00

1131897.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

TOTAL


58

PROJECT : Use of Indian wool in development of technical textiles like nonwoven mesh for moisture management, filteration fabrics, wipe, insulating mats, roof-liners, sport shoe liner etc.



(SCHEDULE - 18)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

438107.00

94761.00

200000.00

240210.00

973078.00


Travelling Exp.


Other costs(Trial/Testing)

144506.00

54194.00

89795.00

--

288495.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

973078.00

973078.00

Grant-in-Aid received from Central Wool DevelopmentBoard, Jodhpur

288495.00

288495.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

TOTAL


59

PROJECT : Design & Development of Indian Wool based smart textiles having thermoregulatory properties using phase change material (PCM)



(SCHEDULE - 19)

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)


(Rs.)

244693.00

56328.00

200000.00

313196.00

814217.00


Travelling expenses


Other costs(Trial/Testing)

66147.00

81036.00

76200.00

--

223383.00

PREVIOUSYEAR(Rs.)

INCOME(Rs.)

CURRENT YR.(Rs.)

814217.00

814217.00

Grant-in-Aid received from Central Wool DevelopmentBoard, Jodhpur

223383.00

223383.00TOTAL


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

TOTAL


60

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION PROJECT A/C - COE-SPORTECH

PREVIOUS YEAR(2016-17)

(Rs.)

RECEIPTS(Rs.)

CUREENT YEAR(2017-18)

(Rs.)

569,92,899 441,63,046

PAYMENTS(Rs.)

569,92,899 441,63,046TOTAL TOTAL

0

Miscellaneous Expenses

Machinery/Lab Instruments

Purchase of Standards

TDS Payable

Accrued Interest

TDS receivable

Consultancy Charges

Seminar And Exhibition Charges

Sundry Debtors

Bank Charges

Refund of Grant in Aid

Sundry Creditors

TXC (Short Film)

Bank Balance

(SCHEDULE - 20)


(Rs.)


(Rs.)


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

-

-

224,92,291

3,59,792

-

-

3,03,089

15,78,199

-

188,17,146

10,329

5,43,273

-

16,500

42,428

-

14,347

459,84,364

-

28,948

80,816

5,26,780

71,49,301

15,693

71,685

-

-

8,75,101

16,500

22,29,364

Opening Balance

Interest on FD

EMD Deposits

Misc.Receipts

Short Term FDs (LC Margin)

Fixed Deposits

Accrued Interest

Sundry Creditors

22,29,364

30,05,834

1,80,000

6,000

18,92,000

329,35,412

9,60,923

29,53,513

59,95,894

53,79,048

3,57,036

30,000

429,90,457

22,40,464

-

-


61

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION PROJECT A/C - LAB UPGRADATION

47,90,525

2,48,040

-

2,50,168

14,72,251

1,392

Opening Balance EMD Deposits

Fixed Deposit

Interest on FD

Sundry Creditors

Sundry Debtors

67,62,376

25,67,858

-

130,00,000

6,68,842

6,57,668

-

168,94,368

40,21,433

5,448

1,67,473

-

164

-

-

25,67,858

67,62,376 168,94,368TOTAL TOTAL

Machinery/Lab Instruments

Interest Accrued

TDS Receivable

EMD Deposits

Bank Charges

Consultancy Charges and Others

Sundry Debtors

Bank Balance

142,07,591

32,765

54,639

3,31,476

451

1,89,739

12,01,584

8,76,123

(SCHEDULE - 21)


(Rs.)

RECEIPTS(Rs.)


(Rs.)

PAYMENTS(Rs.)


(Rs.)


(Rs.)


AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018



50


62

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, THANE.

SCHEDULE “A”

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs. CAPITAL FUND

Balance as per last Balance sheet.

Add : Project Assets taken over during the year

Less: Old obsolete instreuemnts disposed off during the year

a) EARMARKED CAPITAL FUND : [Being donation received from members for investment in M/s. Gujarat Sheep & Wool Development Corporation Ltd., in terms of resolution passed in 23rd G.C. meeting held on 26th August.’ 1971.]

6,38,85,562

6,38,85,562

8,584,726

7,24,70,288 -

2,13,87,302

5,10,82,986

11,56,400

5,22,39,386TOTAL

6,38,85,562

6,38,85,562

-

6,38,85,562 -

6,38,85,562

11,56,400

6,50,41,962


50


SCHEDULE “B”

RESERVES

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs. PARTICULARS

I. DEPRECIATION RESERVE A/C.

a] Depreciation upto last yearb] Depreciation for the year

II. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ANDREPLACEMENT / UPGRADATION RESERVE

Balance as per last balance sheet.Add : Addition during the year.

III. EDUCATION FUND. Balance as per last balance sheet.Add : Interest received during the year

IV. CORPUS FUND Balance as per last balance sheet.

Add : Addition during the year.

Less : Excess of expenditure over income transferred.

TOTAL ( I+II+III+IV )


63

1,04,51,6195,92,695

1,10,44,314

1,10,00,508

01,10,00,508

3,16,46012,585

3,29,045

4,53,22,176

-

4,53,22,176

5,92,695

4,47,29,481

6,71,03,348

97,81,3776,70,242

1,04,51,619

1,10,00,508

–1,10,00,508

3,00,97315,487

3,16,460

4,60,88,702

-

4,60,88,702

7,66,526

4,53,22,176

6,70,90,763


SCHEDULE “C”

OUTSTANDING LIABILITIES

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs. PARTICULARS

For the year 2010-2011








Security Deposit

Gratuity provision.

Leave salary provision.

Sundry liabilites (WRA)

COE - Sportech

Amount Refundable to MOT

Expenditure to be incurred for Upgradation of Machinery and comensation to Manpower etc..

PROJECT LIABILITIES :

To Fabricate Woollen Carding

Eri Silk Pashimina Project

Upgradation of Indian Wool (12-13)

Dev.of Internet Based Colour Matching (12-13)

Dev.of pollution free…

Lab Up-Gradation A\c (For L.C.margin money)


50


64

TOTAL

1,87,982

50,200

25,322

12,440

11,633

3,17,303

11,500

5,63,046

84,220

41,64,352

28,77,226

36,91,424

2,01,33,915

13,42,551

69,03,669

2,00,898

2,525

2,54,522

1,32,675

12,274

3,30,000

36,61,731

4,49,71,7081,66,19,134

1,87,982

50,200

25,322

12,440

11,633

3,61,502

5,66,908

-

52,640

53,06,435

31,54,857

22,59,159

12,37,023.00

-

2,00,898

2,525

2,54,522

1,32,675

12,274

3,30,000

24,60,147

5065

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, THANE. SCHEDULE “D”

ASSETS OF PROJECT (MINISTRY OF TEXTILES)ASSETSAS ON

31/03/2018Rs.

PARTICULARS

1) UNDP Angora. 2) UNDP-Pasmina Project 3) Eri silk/wool 4) To Synthesise wool dyes…. (WRA's contribution Rs. 15,32,694/-) 5) To Develop Itch free woollen(Plasma)…. 6) Ultra Sound assisted… 7) To assesas Quality norms…. 8) Blind dyeing.. 9) Softening.. 10) Preloom processing..... 11) Dev.of Composites.... 12) To evolve feasible... 13) Dev.of Internet based… 14) Surface Topographical… 15) To Dev.cost effective ETP 16) Efflunet treatment system for Power generation 17) Upgradation of Indian wool 18) Dev.of Thermal Responsive HighAltitude (CWDB) 19) Negative ion finishing for woollen carpets… 20) Dev. of pollutin free and eco-friendly dry scouring. 21) Dev. of Multifunctional finish with anti bacterial.. 22) To impart superwash propery to Indian wool.. 23) COE - Sportech 24) COE - Sportech 25) COE - Sportech 26) Dev. Effective & eco-friendly electroflocculation .. 27) Dev.Waterproof Breathable sports wear.. 28) DST Project Fibre Length Measurent Instrument 29) DST Project Instrument to Determine… 30) Lab Upgdadation- Equipments 31) Synthesis & Application of Solar Ultraviolet …. 32) Innovation of Bulky yarns of woolenised Jute.... 33) To design & develop evaporative cooling textiles 34) Dev.and appl.of eco friendly microencapsulated.. 35) Dev.of high performance,smart sportswear… 36) Enhancement of Moisture management properties.. 37) To develop light sensitive Photo-Chromic Smart 38 Design & Dev.of Indian Wool based Smart Textiles... 39) Design & Dev.of Indian Wool based Tech.Textiles. 40) Dev. of innovative sportech products…(Hot melt) 41) Development of Membrane Bioreactors …. 42) Dev.of Novel Detergent Formulation for wool …

Lab equipments Machinery Machinery Lab equipments

Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments/Macinery Machinery Lab equipments/Macinery Machinery Lab equipments/Macinery Lab equipments/Macinery Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments/Macinery Books & Journals IT -Infrastructure/Web Site Lab equipments/Macinery Lab equipments (Including adv.paid) (Including adv.paid) Lab equipments Lab equipments Machinery Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments Lab equipments

NAME OF THE PROJECT

ADDITIONDURING

THE YEARRs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs.

SPENT GRANT

NOTE : 1) Grant-in-Aid due has been shown under the head of “Current Assets.” 2) Balance in grant shown in liability side is as follows :

UNSPENT GRANT

a) Computer Aided Designing for Textiles (Interest Rs.4,154.40/-) b) Woven design for khadi.(old) c) Carpet weaving programme (Old ) d) Designing of wool ( Old ) e) Extraction of various dyes from vegetable origins. f ) Tecno economic study of shoddy industry. g) Study of scouring. h) UNDP (Doller A/c.) ( 23638.05) i ) Sirofast ( Interest Rs. 5,02,754/-) j ) Software for garment designing. k) Development of machine tufted carpets ( ICAR) l ) CAD knitwears. m) Role of enzymes in wool processing. n) To Improve aesthetic value. o) UNDP angora. p) Carpet weaving programme (Old ) q) DST Project Fibre Length Measurent Instrument r) Design & Development of Indian Wool based Smart Textiles... (CWDB) s) Design & Development of Indian Wool based Technical Textiles... (CWDB) t) Dev.of fittness clothing like gym and Yoga wear with infrared Thermal reflecting… u) Synthesis of water soluble fluroscent colorants for high visible hydrophilic…

a) Computer Aided Designing for Textiles (Interest Rs.4,154.40/-) b) Woven design for khadi.(old) c) Carpet weaving programme (Old ) d) Designing of wool ( Old ) e) Extraction of various dyes from vegetable origins. f ) Tecno economic study of shoddy industry. g) Study of scouring. h) UNDP (Doller A/c.) ( 23638.05) i ) Sirofast ( Interest Rs. 5,02,754/-) j ) Software for garment designing. k) Development of machine tufted carpets ( ICAR) l ) CAD knitwears. m) Role of enzymes in wool processing. n) To Improve aesthetic value. o) UNDP angora. p) Carpet weaving programme (Old ) q) DST Project Fibre Length Measurent Instrument r) Design & Development of Indian Wool based Smart Textiles... (CWDB) s) Design & Development of Indian Wool based Technical Textiles... (CWDB) t) Dev.of fittness clothing like gym and Yoga wear with infrared Thermal reflecting… u) Synthesis of water soluble fluroscent colorants for high visible hydrophilic…

TOTAL OF SPENT AND UNSPENT. LESS : INDUSTRIES COTRIBUTION TOWARDS CAPITAL EXPS.

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

DEDUCTIONDURING

THE YEARRs.

TAKEN OVERDURING

THE YEARRs.

7,28,36953,17,564

6,39,00024,23,882

12,00,7177,99,191

45,39,90010,64,885

3,66,5933,46,7472,15,543

51,15037,19,940

4,04,4386,04,6851,50,849

12,26,3072,12,653

12,17,3676,49,624

10,63,0342,21,557

17,49,94,07055,90,26611,99,2371,29,2854,46,1004,33,9687,65,763

2,41,38,307 1,003,268

7,05,050 3,14,9154,19,9502,45,853

- 35,775

20,66,1479,22,6306,93,308

- -

TOTAL 24,12,67,887

- - - -

- - - - - - - - - --

- - - -- - -

22,492,291 359,792

- 744,000

36,450 - -

11,798,551 - -

87,79887,040

1,72,8002,02,960

21,830 - -

25,3895,65,921

11,32,800

3,77,27,622

728,369 -

639,000 -

- - - - - - - - - --

- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - ----- - - ---

7,28,36953,17,564

6,39,000--

12,00,7177,99,191

45,39,90010,64,885

3,66,5933,46,7472,15,543

51,150------------------------------

-53,17,564

-24,23,882

---------

37,19,9404,04,4386,04,6851,50,849

12,26,3072,12,653

12,17,3676,49,624

10,63,0342,21,557

19,74,86,36159,50,05811,99,2378,37,2854,82,5504,33,9687,65,763

3,59,36,858 10,03,268

7,05,050 4,02,7135,06,9904,18,653 2,02,960

57,60520,66,147

9,22,6307,18,697 5,65,921

11,32,800

13,67,369 85,84,726 26,90,43,414

1,34,534 -

2,102 -

745 - -

23,63856,424

20027,653

2,00,0005,734

1583,91,6311,06,127

- - - - -

500 30,000

- 621

- 1,000

680 - - - - - - - - -

4,56,0363,55,6023,17,0472,79,6262,74,925

- -

- -

- -

- -

- - - - - - - - -----

1,35,03430,000

2,102621745

1,000680

23,63856,424

20027,653

2,00,0005,734

1583,91,6311,06,1274,56,0363,55,6023,17,0472,79,6262,74,925

- -

- -

- -

- -

- - - - - - - - -----

TOTAL 9,48,946 17,16,038 0 0 26,64,984

-27,17,08,399

5,02,084

TOTAL 27,12,06,315

CAPITAL RECURRING TOTAL (RS.)

AN

NU

AL

RE

PO

RT

2017-2

018

66


SCHEDULE ‘E’ 2017-2018

GROSS BLOCK DEPRECIATION NET BLOCK

SR.NO.

PARTICULARS

DEDUC-TION

DURINGTHE

YEAR

DEPRECI-ATIONFOR

THE YEAR

ADJUST-MENT

DUE TOSALE/LOSS

RATE%

AS ON31.3.17

ADDITIONDURING

THE YEAR

AS ON31.3.18

UP TO31.3.17

TOTALUPTO

31.3.18

AS ON31.3.18

AS ON31.3.17

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

17)

18)

LAND

BUILDING (Old)

FURNITURE AND FIXTURE

LAB EQUIPMENT

OFFICE EQUIPMENT

AIRCOND. WDG. PLANT

ELECT. INSTALLATION

LAB FURNISHING

WATER COOLER

AIR CONDITIONER

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

WATER TANK

MOPED (LUNA)

BUILDING (New)

BUILDING (WRA’S CONTR.

FOR PILOT PLANT)

MOTOR CAR ( BUS & CAR)

AIR CONDITIONING PLANT

FOR COE LAB

CCTV INSTALLATIONS

2.5

15

15

15

15

15

10

15

15

15

15

15

2.5

2.5

15

15

15

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Note : 1 : Rate of depreciation consistant since 1970-71.

Total

5,83,883

26,43,986

5,68,713

36,66,126

6,32,740

1,77,025

7,13,148

14,72,715

12,182

2,52,856

59,232

31,600

11,300

13,37,551

7,50,000

24,82,764

14,96,477

193,535

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

5,83,883

26,43,986

5,68,713

36,66,126

6,32,740

1,77,025

7,13,148

14,72,715

12,182

2,52,856

59,232

31,600

11,300

13,37,551

7,50,000

24,82,764

14,96,477

193,535

1,70,85,835 1,70,85,8350

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0

-

16,04,818

5,01,668

31,37,610

3,32,055

1,76,869

6,88,223

8,42,275

5,685

1,57,933

26,094

31,195

11,156

5,51,062

3,08,996

14,40,469

5,77,454

58,060

-

25,979

10,057

79,277

45,103

23

3,739

63,044

975

14,238

4,971

61

22

19,662

11,025

1,56,344

1,37,854

20,321

-

16,30,798

5,11,724

32,16,887

3,77,158

1,76,892

6,91,962

9,05,319

6,659

1,72,172

31,065

31,255

11,177

5,70,725

3,20,021

15,96,813

7,15,307

78,381

5,83,883

10,13,189

56,989

4,49,239

2,55,582

133

21,186

5,67,396

5,523

80,684

28,167

345

123

7,66,827

4,29,979

8,85,951

7,81,170

1,15,154

5,83,883

10,39,168

67,046

5,28,516

3,00,685

157

24,925

6,30,440

6,497

94,923

33,138

405

145

7,86,489

4,41,004

10,42,296

9,19,023

135,475

1,04,51,620 5,92,695

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0 1,10,44,315 60,41,520 66,34,215


WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, THANE. SCHEDULE “E” ( 1 )

PROJECT ASSETS TAKEN OVER ON COMPLETION OF PROJECTS

WRA Assets. Project Assets taken over upto 2017-2018. Assets of existing projects.

67

SR.NO.(1)

NAME OF THE PRODUCTS

(2)

FURNITURE

(3)

LABEQUIPMENTS

(4)

AIRCONDITIONER

(5)

1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950

BUILDING

(6)

TOTAL

(7)

1,70,85,8354,75,82,279

26,9043,414

33,37,11,528TOTAL (Rs.)

Dying of woolBlending of woolChemical finishing of carpetDesigning of woolColor Research projectCarpet Weaving programmeStandardisation of yarn.Computer Aided Designing (Old)Evalution of Wool Jute.Techno Economic study of shoddy.Development of cheap furnishing.Software for garment designing.Extraction of verious dyes.CAD for Textiles.To set of norms (Siro Fast)Pilot Plant.Modification of reactive dyeing.Development of Eco-friendly.Eco-Testing Lab.Angora Rabbit WoolTo Investigate the factors.To Make the Natural dyeing.To Develop the Software.Development of Design for carpet.Value Added.Computer Aided Emproidary.Development of Instrumental.To Develop Software Prediction.Role of Enzymes.Study of Technical Aspects.To Develop Different Type of KnitwearTo Improve Aesthetics ValueTextiles committeeTo Dev. Innovation YarnTo Dev. Cotton CoreEnrichment of PaintingDyeing of WoolInformation TechnologyCAD JaquardDesign and FabricateTo Improve ProcessingUNDP -GOI project To Develop Itch free woollen(Plasma)Ultra Sound assisted… To assesas Quality norms…. Blind dyeing.. Softening.. Preloom processing..... Dev.of Composites.... To evolve feasible...

4,156 7,074 6,622

– –

23,997 – – – – – – – – – –– –

1,27,829 –

47,310 4,400

49,210 8,743

11,257 31,131

1,16,760 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

2,25,350 – – – – – – – –

30,6281,36,211

87,3454,49,307

54,6373,438

2,85,4815,44,4955,00,0004,77,1303,00,0009,34,800

24,25510,34,620

9,93,8510

2,25,1341,76,956

31,42,6402,05,0601,03,1911,70,6011,36,2884,56,774

65,1125,94,775

12,83,9851,75,350

45,55225,09766,062

1,99,84264,68,437

5,50,0002,75,0002,00,000

50,0002,89,5502,70,650

14,22,8167,38,812

1,17,82,00412,00,717

7,99,19145,39,90010,64,885

3,66,5933,46,7472,15,543

51,150

34,7851,43,285

93,9674,49,307

54,63727,435

2,85,4815,44,4955,00,0004,77,1303,00,0009,34,800

24,25510,34,620

9,93,8517,50,0002,25,1341,76,956

32,70,4682,05,0601,50,5011,75,0011,85,4984,65,517

76,3696,25,906

14,00,7451,75,350

45,55225,09766,062

1,99,84264,68,437

5,50,0002,75,0002,00,000

50,0002,89,5502,70,650

14,22,8167,38,812

1,46,15,18312,00,717

7,99,19145,39,90010,64,885

3,66,5933,46,7472,15,543

51,150

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

1,05,000––––––––

–––––––––––––––

7,50,000–––––––––––––––––––––––––

25,02,829––––––––

4,35,60,6116,63,839 1,05,000 32,52,829 4,75,82,279


68


SCHEDULE “F”

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs. PARTICULARS

TOTAL

FIXED DEPOSITS

C orpus Fund/R & D Replacement Fund

Fixed Deposites with State Bank of India

Fixed Deposites with Central Bank of India

Short Term FDs' with State Bnak of India

Fixed Deposites with Axis Bnak

Interest accrued on FD (SBI)

Interest accrued on FD (CBI)

Interest accrued on FD (Axis Bnak)

CASH & BANK BALANCES

Current Account with S.B.I. (A/c. 11100522024)

ESCROW A\C with S.B.I. (A/c. 32424163025)

Cash on hand

Minstry Project Accounts. C.B.I. (A/c. 1334639360)

Central Bank Of India (WRA Income) (A/c. 1334641891)

WRA Trustee’s Account. C.B.I. (A/c. 1334698893)

Lab-Upgradation A\c. With C.B.I. (A/c. 3289881168)

Axis Bank Ltd. (A/c. 061020003285)

SUNDRY DEBTORS.

Testing Fees outstanding considered good

O UTSTANDING SUBSCRIPTION

Considered Good for the year (2009-2010)







12,89,963

22,29,364

2,845

89,348

28,21,815

8,61,366

25,67,858

3,93,217

24,09,046

42,428

5,337

17,892

9,50,458

8,789

8,76,123

2,85,513

5,000

5,000

6,742

57,187

57,187

12,366

-

5,000

5,000

6,742

57,187

57,187

12,366

11,500

5,08,97,414

15,00,000

21,35,478

1,40,00,000

40,06,957

13,607

1,87,086

4,55,47,0012,00,000

40,29,490

50,81,595898

45,95,5871,02,55,776

18,29,79214,71,941

1,54,9821,43,482

7,93,20,9036,67,30,184


69


SCHEDULE “G”

ADVANCE RECOVERABLE

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs. PARTICULARS

3,94,428

37,83,590

15,000

10,300

144,017

2,65,000

7,28,598

2,99,766

1,97,498

5,83,424

6,95,666

7,29,026

-

Deposits with MSED/MIDC/Excise dept.etc..

Gratuity fund with L.I.C.

UNDP ( GOI) Deposit with M.S.E.B.

Deposit with Gas agencies ( Eco-Lab )

Advance paid for Machinery

Advances

Service tax and Krishi Kalyan cess paid in advance/ GST

Prepaid expenses

TDS Receivable (10-11)





4,25,028

32,60,712

15,000

10,300

-

4,15,236

2,22,742

1,60,531

1,97,498

5,83,424

6,95,666

7,29,126

12,06,654

TOTAL78,46,314 79,21,918


70

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, THANE. SCHEDULE “H”

CURRENT ASSETS ( PROJECT )

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs. PARTICULARS

GRANT-IN-AID DUE FOR RECURRING EXPENSES.

Dev.waterproof breathable sportswear….

Dev. effective & eco-friendly electroflocculation ..

Dev.of keratin based bio-composite fils and electro spun..

Dev.smart indigenous sleeping bag with heating property..

Synthesis & Application of Solar Ultraviolet ….

Dev.of high performance,smart sportswear…

To develop light sensitive Photo-Chromic Smart

To design & develop evaporative cooling textiles ,,,,,,

Development of Membrane Bioreactors as a solution for compact….

Enhancement of Moisture management properties of polyester….

Development and application of eco friendly microencapsulated moth..

Development of innovative sportech products for new entrepreneurs ..

Development of sports gears (inner wears,socks,bands,leggiings ets.)

Dev.of Novel Detergent Formulation for wool with immobilized enzymes..

Synthesis of optical whiteners with good photostability ...….

TOTAL

G

11,69,881

12,27,674

12,38,790

15,29,581

13,54,516

19,75,150

17,34,744

9,18,672

2,37,142

7,48,378

10,76,059

6,98,907

35,894

3,62,795

20,077

16,85,112

14,00,299

10,89,980

17,63,633

4,70,546

9,31,200

10,14,304

3,78,923

6,75,022

93,072

1,82,211

2,40,500

-

-

-

99,24,801 1,43,28,259


71


SCHEDULE “I”

STAFF SALARIES

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs. PARTICULARS

1,34,91,506

2,088

1,12,335

3,33,279

43,075

9,26,494

1,49,08,777

Salaries & Allowances

( Includes PF/FPF, ADMN. charges & EDLIS premiums )

Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund.

Staff Medical Expenses.

Staff Welfare Expenses

Staff Leave Travel Concession.

Group Gratuity Scheme

1,32,26,558

2,232

43,932

2,43,148

35,075

8,37,303

1,43,88,248TOTAL


72


SCHEDULE “J”

ESTABLISHMENT CHARGES

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs. PARTICULARS

1,13,676

67,549

14,07,363

80,152

3,10,274

87,043

1,11,084

2,99,410

19,665

11,637

1,894

1,65,334

35,858

9,67,881

2,08,048

68,436

88,490

29,520

1,22,979

3,280

1,193

35,526

2,500

Printing & Stationery.

Postage, Telegram & Telephones.

Electricity & Water Charges.

Advertisement & Publicity

Repairs & Maintenance

Rates & Taxes.

Insurance Exps.

Conveyance & Travelling.

Entertainment Exps.

Bank Charges.

Journals & Periodicals.

Subscription to the other Association.

Miscellaneous exps.

Security Service Charges.

Motor car exps.

Professional charges.

Testing charges.

Labour charges/wages to casual workers

Refund of grant on a\c.of project To Impart Superwash..

Service Tax under Reverse Charge Mechanism

Interest on delay payments

Swach Bharat Cess under Reverse Charge Mechanism

Employer's contribution to MPT

2,02,617

99,458

12,29,892

23,346

3,20,531

54,675

1,45,533

2,25,481

7,249

12,732

193

1,14,046

81,209

9,93,293

2,30,355

2,73,512

39,570

57,825

-

961

37

2,830

2,500

TOTAL 41,17,84542,38,791


73


SCHEDULE “K”

INCOME

AS ON31/03/2018

Rs.

AS ON31/03/2017

Rs. PARTICULARS

3,23,776

50,76,981

50,000

61,143

1,65,000

41,86,717

3,16,059

1,01,79,676

-

1,01,79,676

Members Subscription.

Testing Fees Income.

Consultancy Service charges and R & D

Miscellaneous receipts.

Educational & Technical Training ...

Interest on Fixed Deposites.

Interest credited by LIC for Gratuity fund

TOTAL

Transferred to Income & Expenditure A/c.towards

Industry’s contr.

3,23,776

1,13,21,453

6,43,985

71,158

1,40,000

44,51,050

2,64,776

1,72,16,198

-

1,72,16,198


74

WOOL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

SCHEDULE 'L'

NOTE ON ACCOUNTS

1. Significant Accounting Policies

Accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The significant account policies are as under:

a. Fixed Assets: Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of expenses relating to acquisition.

b. Depreciation: Depreciation is provided on Assts acquired by the Association, out of its own funds by the WDV method at the following rates.Building - 2.5 %Furniture, Fixtures & Equipments - 15 %Furnishing - 10 %

c. Investment: Investments acquired out of donation from members are valued at cost of acquisition.

d. Inventory: Consumable items such as Laboratory chemicals and Wool Consumables, Color Software development and computer stationery and other consumables purchased during the year are treated as consumed during the year.

e. Retirement Benefits

i. Provident fund contribution is funded with Regional Provident Fund Commissioner.

ii. Provision of Leave Salary:Provision of leave salary is made by the Association on the basis of leave accumulated to the credit of employee at the year end.

iii. Liability for gratuity is provided on the basis of calculation made by the Association as per the payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 on Balance Sheet date. However, valuation has been estimated by the WRA at Rs. 41,64,352.00 The premium paid to LIC for the Group Gratuity Trust is shown as Deposits as Rs. 32,60,712.00.

f. Foreign currency transaction: All foreign currency transaction during the year are converted at the standard rate as specified by Grant Sanctioning Authority.

g. Grant-in Aid :

1) Grant-in-aid from Government authorities is accounted for on the basis of amount sanctioned.

2) Grant-in-aid for recurring expenses (WRA as well as specific projects) is adjusted as and when the expenses are incurred.

3) Grant-in-aid of Capital nature on WRA account is transferred to capital fund on purchase of fixed assets.

h) a) Interest on Fixed Deposits is accounted for on accrual basis and is shown under income


75

b) Subscription and testing fees are accounted for on accrual basis and consultancy service charges and other income are accounted for on receipt basis and the same is first utilized for off setting the industry's contribution to meet capital expenses as well as revenue expenses and the balance has been transferred to R & D Replacement Fund.

i) Corpus Fund :

thAs per Ministry of Textiles O.M. No. 20/21/98/A & MMT dated 9 September, 1998 – Minutes

thof the 13 Meeting of the Co-ordination Council for Textile Research Association (TRA) held

thon 11 August, 1998. TRAs' are authorized to retain 100 % of the earned income by building a Corpus Fund from such retained income and utilize interest from such Corpus Fund to meet their need based requirement.

j) Education Fund ;Education fund has been created out of donation received for the purpose of enhancing the educational facilities at Training Centre and improving the level of training.

k) All expenses are accounted for on accrual basis. Allocation of various recurring expenses to the various projects is done on the basis determined by the Management.

2 a) In the opinion of the Governing Council, subject to these note, current assets, loan and advances, including grant receivable, have value on realization in the ordinary course of activities of the Association, not less than at which these are stated in the Balance Sheet, except subscription and testing fees of previous years which may prove irrevocable for which no provision has been made. Provision for all known liabilities has been made in the accounts and the same is not in excess of what is reasonably necessary.

b) During the year the management has carried out physical verification of fixed assets. However there are some discrepancies found with book record and the management is in the process of reconciling the same with book record. During the year Management has identified certain obsolete and unusable assets and the same has been adjusted from Capital Fund as per the approval from concerned authorities.

3. No confirmations from creditors, in respect of loan and advances have been obtained. Confirmations in respect of debtors fixed deposits placed bank are being obtained. WRA is in the process of reconciliation of Goods and Service Tax (GST) balances as per books of accounts and as per GST returns filed.

4 The provision of subscription receivable from ordinary and Special associate members and the details of the installed capacity of the member mills on the basis of which calculation of subscription is made is as prepared by the management and is relied upon by the auditors without verification for want of relevant records.

5 The mutual adjustment of grant for capital to revenue and vice versa are made and not yet confirmed by the granting authorities for relevant years.

6 Investment in M/s Gujarat Sheep & Wool Development Corpn. Ltd. Rs. 11,56,400/- represent the contribution from industry through WRA in sheep breeding program of M/s Gusheel. Audited Accounts of Company are still awaited. In the absence of audited accounts, the net worth, diminution in value of investment can not be ascertained.


76

7 The apportionment of staff salaries, freight charges, raw material, travelling, spares and other overheads including testing charges between the Association and various projects is made as per the advice from the respective project-in-charge/Director in this regard.

8 Unspent Government Grant: As per release orders for unplanned or planned Government Grant, as one of conditions for releasing the grant, the unspent grant should be returned to the Government. No specific time period is mentioned for such refund. It is observed that the association has not returned such unspent grant of various projects.

It is explained by the Management that since the grant on various projects is due from the Government it can be adjusted provided permission from proper authorities is given.

9 Depreciation on fixed assets amounting to Rs.5,92,695/- for the current year (Previous year Rs.6,70,242/-) on WRA assts has been provided for and shown under depreciation reserve.

10 Impairment of Assets.The carrying amount of assets, other than inventories is reviewed at each balance sheet date to assess whether there is any indication of impairment in respect of such asset or group of assts. If such indication exists, the recoverable amounts of such asse or group of assets is estimated. If such recoverable amount of asset or group of assets is less than it carrying amount, an impairment loss is reckoned by reducing the carrying amount to its recoverable amount. If there is an indication at the balance sheet date that the previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is re-assessed and the asse is reflected at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum of depreciable historical costs.

11 Fixed Assets: The Association has purchased assets worth Rs148.75 Lacs, Rs.228.52 Lacs and Rs. 475.82 lacs as on 31.03.2018 out of the Projects funded by MOT, COE Sportech Project and other agencies respectively. These assets are being used by the Association to carry out the activities. However, no depreciation has been provided during the year as well as during the earlier years on such assets. The impact of depreciation is not quantified.

12 The Association has not identified the creditors having registration under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Act 2006 and the Small Scale Industries Act. Hence the disclosure as required is not made in the accounts.

13 During the year, excess expenditure incurred on project of Rs. 16,48,186/- has been shown as project cost incurred by WRA as expenditure of WRA.

14. Capital Commitments: Association has kept aside Rs.1,20,00,000/- for procurement of Machineries for COE Sportech (including letter of credit).

15 Assets Of Bikaner and Kullu purchased by WRA : As per the sanction letter received from Central Wool Development Board, Ministry of Textiles, the WRA is implementing agency for the “Upgradation and strengthening of existing Wool Testing Laboratory of CWDB at Bikaner and Kullu”. Fixed assets are purchased for this project which are not recorded as “Fixed Assets” in the Books of WRA and the same is shown under amount spent for the project.

16. With effect from 1st August, 2016, the ESIC was made applicable to the whole district of Thane. stAccordingly, it is now applicable to the Society with effective 1 August, 2016. However, the society

has, till now, not obtained registration under ESIC, Act. The Society has also not provided in the books of accounts the amount to be payable towards ESIC

and accordingly the impact is not quantified.


77

17 Previous year figures are re-grouped/re-arranged wherever necessary to make them comparable . with those of current years.

SIGNATURES TO SCHEDULES 'A' TO 'L'

FOR J.P.J.ASSOCIATES LLPCHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS For & on behalf of theFIRM REG.NO. 113012 W/W100296 GOVERNING COUNCIL

Sd/- Sd/-VAIBHAV VAIDYA H.K. CHATTERJEE PARTNER PRESIDENTMEM. NO. 157754

Sd/- Sd/-R.V. BHANDARKAR DR. ANIL KUMAR SHARMASR. ACCOUNTS OFFICER DIRECTOR

PLACE : MUMBAI DATE : 24/08/2018

wool research association annual report.pdf · nabl accreditation with 151 test parameters nabl...

Documents