<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Union Textile Minister Piyush Goyal On Saturday (2nd December 2023) said that every academic institute should try to become self-reliant. He was addressing the inaugural session of the International Conference on Sustainable Technical Textiles Innovative Materials & Machinery Development in Mumbai.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">The Conference was organized by Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) Association with National Technical Textiles Mission.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Goyal said, Prime minister Narendra Modi has a huge vision for India's development. Hence he has developed the concept of Amrit Kal and emphasis on Panch Pran. He said, during this period our country will become sustainable, innovative, and strengthened in every aspect.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Goyal congratulated VJTI for its centenary year and suggested focusing on research and innovative projects. He appealed to the institute to prepare a consolidated alumni list. Mr. Goyal also suggested seeking donations from alumni. This fund can be used for modern technology, machinery and infrastructure, he added.</span></p>