Gandhinagar: The Department of Fashion Technology at National Institute of Fashion Technology organised “Technova 2026,” the Graduation Project Showcase of the Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFT) programme, where 29 graduating students presented innovative projects focused on sustainability, manufacturing efficiency, digitalisation and process optimisation in the textile and apparel sector.
The showcase featured projects on product development, supplier selection, quality management, Lean implementation, buying process automation and sustainable denim washing techniques, reflecting the students’ industry-oriented and future-ready approach. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Sameer Sood, Director, NIFT Gandhinagar, in the presence of industry leaders including Gurpreet Bhatia, CEO of Arvind Advance Materials; Sachin Shah, Managing Director of Avadat Apparels; Rakesh Shrivastava, Business Strategist; and Sahil Gohel, Director of Blue Buddha Retail.
Addressing the students, Prof. Dr. Sameer Sood highlighted the growing importance of technological advancement, operational efficiency and manufacturing excellence in strengthening India’s textile and garment industry globally. He stated that India’s apparel manufacturing sector holds immense growth potential and stressed the need for improving productivity, quality standards and supply chain responsiveness.
Industry experts appreciated the innovative thinking and practical solutions showcased by the students. Gurpreet Bhatia said the projects reflected key future industry priorities such as sustainability, operational efficiency, digitalisation and circularity.
Rakesh Shrivastava encouraged students to remain adaptable and continue learning through practical industry exposure, while Sahil Gohel highlighted the importance of Lean manufacturing practices and process optimisation in building sustainable and efficient apparel manufacturing systems.
Among the highlighted projects, students presented solutions related to risk assessment frameworks in garment manufacturing, automation in luxury retail buying operations, sustainable denim washing alternatives, barcode-based garment sampling tracking systems and lead-time reduction strategies in apparel sampling processes.
