INDUSTRIAL VISIT: RAYMOND FACTORY & VAPI OUTLET

INDUSTRIAL VISIT: RAYMOND FACTORY & VAPI OUTLET

On August 8, 2026, the First-Semester Master of Fashion Management (MFM) cohort conducted an experiential industrial visit to the Raymond manufacturing facility and its factory outlet in Vapi. Designed around the core module of Buying & Merchandising, the field visit bridged academic theory with end-to-end industry operations—tracing the journey of apparel from raw textile production to retail merchandising.
Key Learning Objectives & Observations
1. Sourcing & Production Merchandising (Factory Unit)

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Har Ghar Tiranga' Celebrations at NIFT Daman

In connection with the 80th Independence Day, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Daman, celebrated the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign on the eve of Independence Day with immense pride and patriotic fervor. To spread the message of national unity and honor the spirit of freedom, campus students organized a vibrant procession led by Campus Director Mr. Khushal Jangid, Campus Academic Coordinator Dr. Vidhu Sekhar P., and SDAC Advisor Dr. Rahul Kushwaha.

NIFT Daman Admissions Overview

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Daman, offers premier Undergraduate programmes in Fashion Design & Textile Design and Postgraduate degree in Fashion Management. Set within a vibrant campus environment, the institute equips students with industry-relevant skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and global exposure. Admission to all academic streams at NIFT Daman is governed by the centralized, national-level NIFT Entrance Examination, ensuring a merit-based and transparent selection process for aspiring designers and fashion managers across India.

Rahul Kushwaha

Dr. Rahul Kushwaha

Dr. Rahul Kushwaha is an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator - Foundation Program & Textile Design, SDAC at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Daman. He has over 22 years of academic and industry experience in fashion communication, multimedia, journalism, animation, and digital media. His areas of expertise include media studies, research methodology, multimedia technologies, fashion communication, and educational leadership. He holds a Ph.D.

Mr. Amit Kumar Chaudhary

Mr. Amit Kumar Chaudhary

Amit Kumar Chaudhary is an Assistant Professor in the Fashion Design Department at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Daman. He specialises in Fine Arts with expertise in drawing and illustration and has over seven years of teaching experience. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at NIFT Mumbai for three years and ten months, where he taught undergraduate and postgraduate students. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, a Master's degree in Visual Arts, and qualified the UGC-NET examination.

Dr. Vidhu Sekhar P

Dr. Vidhu Sekhar P

Dr. Vidhu Sekhar P is an Assistant Professor of Fashion Management Studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), where he specializes in marketing, fashion marketing research, international marketing, organizational behavior, and strategic management. He brings a strong combination of academic leadership and corporate experience to his role, having joined NIFT in 2022. Prior to his current position, he served as the Head of the Kannur University Centre for Management Studies at the Mangattuparamba campus from 2012 onwards.

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Soof Embroidery
Soof Embroidery
Soof Embroidery
Soof Embroidery
Soof Embroidery

Soof Embroidery

About the project

As part of the Cluster Studies Research, Documentation and Field Visit (CRD) project, our group was assigned Soof embroidery as our craft cluster. To gain firsthand knowledge of this traditional craft, we visited Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, one of the major centers where Soof embroidery is actively practiced. Although the craft has its roots in villages such as Sumrasar, many skilled artisans are now based in Bhuj, making it an important hub for the preservation and promotion of this heritage craft.

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