Indian Consul General Dr. Amit Telang visits Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University

The Consul General of the Republic of India, Dr. Amit Telang accompanied by his team of delegates paid a visit on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence. The visit was intended to give the Consul General a tour of the institute and an update on the current Indo-German research activities of the Institute.

Besides carrying out Consular functions that include issuing of visas, passports, PIO, OCI cards and rendering other welfare services, the Consulate strongly focuses on strengthening economic and business ties between India and Germany.

Prof. Thomas Gries, Dr. Mohit Raina, Mr. Kumar Jois and Mr. Shantanu Bhat from ITA discussed with the Consul General on how the research and technology transfer ties between the institute and the Indian textile industry can be strengthened further.

The visit to the institute was followed by everyone attending the Reception on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of India orgaised by "Die Deutsch-Indische Gesselschaft (DIG) e.V" and German Indian Roundtable (GIRT) in Aachen.

We heartily thank honourable Consul General Dr. Amit Telang and his Team for their visit and are looking forward to the co-operation.