It was a tribute to Dr Aras’ decades of impactful contributions to the textile and apparel industry.
The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit organised a ceremony to felicitate Dr G V Aras on his receiving a honorary Doctorate degree from prestigious French University Ecole Superieure Robert De Sorbon. The function was held at TAI, Mumbai Unit Office. It was a tribute to Dr Aras’ decades of impactful contributions to the textile and apparel industry.
Rajiv Ranjan, President, TAI, Mumbai Unit, welcomed the members of the audience and in his address said that It was an honour to felicitate Dr G V Aras on receiving a well-deserved Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his extraordinary four-decade-long contribution to the Indian textile industry. From a gold medallist in Textile Engineering to his transformative leadership as Director at A.T.E. Enterprises, Dr Aras has been a bridge between Indian industry and global technology. A mentor, policy advisor, and passionate advocate for education and ethics, his service extends from boardrooms to classrooms. His dedication is also reflected in his cultural pursuits, especially in Marathi literature. The felicitation ceremony celebrate not only his achievements, but the values and vision he continues to inspire across generations.
In his address at the felicitation ceremony, Dr Aras reflected on the destined path that led him to the world of textiles. Though his initial ambition was to pursue Chemical Engineering, destiny guided him toward Textile Engineering at VJTI, Mumbai – a decision that would shape the course of his illustrious career. He spoke warmly about his journey spanning over four decades at A.T.E. Enterprises, where he began as a young Sales Engineer after completing his M Tech, eventually rising to the position of Director. Dr Aras attributed his professional growth not just to hard work and perseverance, but to the unwavering support of his colleagues at A.T.E., his professors, and numerous well-wishers from across the textile industry.
Now an accomplished thought leader and mentor, Dr. Aras continues to play a pivotal role in guiding the sector’s future. In his capacity as an Independent Director, he currently serves on the boards of six companies, contributing his rich expertise and vision to further strengthen the industry’s foundation.
V C Gupte, Chairman of the Textile Association (India) – Mumbai Unit, delivered a brief yet heartfelt address, highlighting Dr Aras’ invaluable contributions as a Trustee of the Association. He commended Dr Aras for playing a pivotal role in the successful organization of the Association’s annual conferences over the years.
As Conference Chairman in recent editions, Dr Aras not only helped curate impactful themes and select distinguished speakers but also ensured that the events were financially sustainable – a testament to his strategic acumen and dedication to the cause.
Gupte extended his warm wishes to Dr Aras on receiving the honorary doctorate and expressed confidence that the Association would continue to benefit from his guidance and unwavering support in the years ahead.
Several distinguished members of the textile fraternity – including Shahani, Zope, Sanjay Chawla, Bhide, Sur, and others – fondly recalled their enriching interactions with Dr Aras over the course of his remarkable journey
Haresh B Parekh, Secretary, TAI, Mumbai Unit proposed the Vote of Thanks.