The Textile Association (India) has membership of over 18000, spread in 27 units throughout the length and breadth
of Indian subcontinent.

THE TEXTILE ASSOCIATION (INDIA)
MUMBAI UNIT
(Membership as on 31st March 2001)

Eligibility of Membership:

A.
The Membership of the Association shall be open to those falling under one or more of the following categories:

1.
Those engaged in technical, supervisory, administrative or managerial capacities in textile mills, powerlooms, handlooms, knitting, artsilk, silk, woollen and jute units of the industry and those employed in manufacturing and Trading of Textile Machineries, Fibres, Dyes, Chemicals and Auxiliaries connected with Textile Industry having a minimum qualification of graduation or diploma.

2.
Those engaged on the technical or administrative staff of any recognised Textile bodies, Technological or Research Institutes or Laboratories and those working as textile consultants.

3.
Those working as Textile Journalists connected with textile and allied periodicals and publications.

4.
All those qualified in Textile from universities, polytechnics and other technical institutions recognised by the Governing Council of the Association from time to time.

5.
Those who had worked at sometime or other in past in any one of the capacities enumerated in (i) or (ii) above.

6.
A person staying in the area of Mumbai and near by can become the member of the Unit and will be attached to this Unit only. However, if person moves to other place, his membership may be transferred to the other unit where he will be residing. Such transfer can be made by any member with consent of the Centre. However, no fee shall be charged for such transfer.

B.
The student membership shall be open to those falling under one of the following categories:

1.
Student of recognised Textile or Technological Institutes studying diploma or degree courses.

2.
Person working in Textile Industry or laboratories or Research Institutes not falling under the Regulation 1 (a) but desiring to enhance his qualifications by appearing ATA Examination for which he is eligible.

NOTE: The Governing Council will determine from time to time the Institutions and their particular course for recognition in relation to 1 (B) i. Application for membership shall be made on form prescribed by the Governing Council and admission shall be subject to approval of the said Council.

CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP:

There are seven classes of members:

• Honorary Members

• Patron Members

• Life Members

• Ordinary Members

• Overseas Members

• Organisational Members

• Student Members

A. Honorary Members:

B & C. Patron Members / Life Members:

The Membership of the Association shall be open to those engaged in technical, supervisory, administrative or managerial capacities in textile mills, powerlooms, handlooms, knitting, artsilk, silk, woollen and jute units of the industry and those employed in manufacturing and Trading of Textile Machineries, Fibres, Dyes, Chemicals and Auxiliaries connected with Textile Industry having a minimum qualification of graduation or diploma. A Life member can become a Patron member on payment of fees as per bye-laws on completion of
five years as Life Member.

D. Ordinary Members:

Persons eligible to become member under Rule 1 (a) can be enrolled as Ordinary Member by paying membership fees as per bye-laws.

E. Overseas Members - Class A:

A Member of the Association who leaves the country to serve or do business in any part of the world or decides to settle permanently in other country and if he desires to receive notices of the meetings, other communications and journals etc., from headquarters he will be required to pay annual subscription as per bye-laws and his membership will be attached to the Central Office as overseas member Class-A.

E. Overseas Members - Class B:

Any Indian or foreign national who has obtained degree/diploma from Indian Universities / Institutions or foreign Universities/Institutions and is settled in other countries, will be
eligible to become member of the Association provided he fulfills the eligibility criteria given in Rule 1 (a) on payment of membership fees as per bye-laws and will be attached to the central office as overseas member Class B.

F. Organisational Members:

This membership will be open to the Textile units, Fibre manufacturers, Textile machinery manufacturers, Dyes, Chemicals and Auxiliary manufacturers etc., connected with the Textile Industry and Textile Research Institutions and Laboratories. The Organisational Membership shall be for ten years and its fees shall be as per bye-laws. Such Organisational members will have a right to depute two persons for participating in the activities organised by the Association. Such Nominees will enjoy all the facilities of Life Membership.

G. Student Members - Class-A:

A student of the recognised Textile or Technological Institutes can apply with a letter from the Head of his Institutes certifying that he is a bonafide student of the Institutes. Every year while renewing his membership, the student member will have to produce similar certificate. His annual membership fees will be as per bye-laws.

G. Student Members - Class-B:

A person working in Textile Industry or Laboratories or Research Organisations or other organisations (recognised by the Association) desiring to appear for ATA Examination can enroll as a student member (Class-B) provided that he has passed SSC or equivalent examination with English, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Such Member will have to appear for ATA Examination within a period of two years of his membership, otherwise his membership will not be renewed. His annual membership fees will be as per bye-laws.

Entrance Fees and Membership Fees:

Application for membership supported by two members of two years standing in the Association to be made on a prescribed form. Cheques may be drawn in favour of "The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit".