TIT&S Bhiwani Inaugurates COLORANT Centre Of Excellence
A Meaningful Gurudakshina by Alumnus Subhash Bhargava to His Alma Mater
The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences (TIT&S), Bhiwani, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the COLORANT Centre of Excellence (CoE) during the National Workshop on Responsible Textile Colouration held on May 23, 2026.
The Centre was inaugurated by Subhash Bhargava, Founder and Managing Director of Colorant Limited, and a distinguished alumnus of TIT&S Bhiwani. The occasion carried special emotional significance, as the initiative was widely regarded as a true Gurudakshina, a meaningful contribution by an alumnus towards the growth and advancement of his alma mater. S.K. Ojha, Executive Vice-President of Vardhman Textiles, graced the event as Guest of Honour.
The newly established COLORANT Centre of Excellence has been envisioned as a bridge between academic learning and industrial practices in textile dyeing, chemical processing, quality control and sustainable colouration technologies. Equipped with advanced laboratory infrastructure and pilot-scale processing machinery, the centre will provide hands-on industrial exposure to students, researchers and textile professionals.
Subhash Bhargava inaugurating the COLORANT Centre of Excellence at TIT&S, Bhiwani, through a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
The facility houses a comprehensive range of modern testing and colour assessment systems, including a Spectrophotometer with Transmission Kit, Color iQC and Quality Control Software, Nano Vision Lite Color Matching Cabinet, SmartRub XT Advanced Crock Meter, Wash Fastness Tester (Laundrometer), Digital Sublimation Fastness Testing Equipment and a Humidity Chamber.
To strengthen practical understanding of textile processing operations, the centre is also equipped with an Infra Colour Dyeing Machine with standard accessories, Universal Padding Mangle, Continuous Dyeing Range, Universal Steamer, Hot Air Oven and Mini Stenter. These advanced installations create a robust, industry-oriented learning environment for future textile professionals.
Subhash Bhargava being felicitated during the National Workshop on Responsible Textile Colouration at TIT&S, Bhiwani.
Addressing the gathering, Subhash Bhargava highlighted the growing importance of sustainability, innovation and industry-oriented skill development in the evolving textile sector. He encouraged students to combine technical excellence with responsible manufacturing practices to meet global textile industry standards.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from academicians, students and textile industry professionals, reaffirming TIT&S Bhiwani’s commitment to promoting responsible textile innovation and fostering stronger industry-academia collaboration.
