Wool Research Association

Governing council of the association

“The Council of the Association shall consist of the President, two Vice-Presidents and 12 Members. The number of members may be increased or decreased by resolution passed at a meeting of the General Body. Subject to the provision contained herein, all members of the Council shall be ordinary members and/or nominated members elected by the Association, provided that always three members shall be representatives of the Ministry of Textiles. The Director of Research will be an ex-officio member of the council”.

Functions & Responsibilities

To carry out the objects of the Association as set forth in the Memorandum of Association
To have management of all affairs and funds of the Association
To manage affairs of the association
To have control over management and organization
To make, impose, vary, and repeal bylaws
To purchase or acquire property or equipment
To secure fulfillment of contracts
To invest association’s money

To establish and promote research work
To set up local branches of the association
To engage professional assistance
To appoint trustees and committees
To borrow or raise money
To apply for patents
To provide for compliance with regulations
To defend or institute legal proceedings

Governing Council Members of WRA

President’s Functions

He is elected by the Governing Council members and has to go for re-election every two years. Being the most senior authority, he supervises the proper functioning of the Association and calls council meetings as needed.

Director’s Functions

The Director shall have powers similar to those of a Director of a National Laboratory under C.S.I.R. He supervises research activities, prescribes duties of officers and staff, and ensures effective functioning under the guidance of the Council of Associations.

Governing Council (2024-2026)	Chairman Emeritus :- Shri. Ravikant Kapur, Grentex & Co. Pvt. Ltd President :- Shri. Avdhoot A. Bambardekar, Raymond Lifestyle Ltd Vice President :- Shri. Akhil Khanna Amritsar Swadeshi Woollen Mills
Members (Elected)	1. Shri. S.L. Pokharna - Raymond Ltd 2. Shri. Rajesh Ranka - Modern Woollens Ltd. 3. Shri. A. K. Churiwal - BSL Ltd. 4. Shri. Rajeev Kapur - Kapotex Industries Pvt. Ltd. 5. Shri. Rakesh Mehra - Banswara Syntex Ltd. 6. Shri. Bharat B. Thaker - Thaker Felts Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara 7. Shri. Kunal Toshkhani - Raymond Ltd
Members (EX. Officio)	1. Shri. H. K. Chatterjee, Director General 2. Dr. Mrinal Choudhari, Addl. Director
Special Invitees	1. MR.JYOTIRANJAN PARIDA, WOOLMARK SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD 2. SECRETARY GENERAL, I.W.M.F., (EX. OFFICIO) 3. SHRI. POSHAK PATEL, MANAGING DIRECTOR, GUSHEEL, AHMEDABAD 4. DR. S.K. CHAUDHURI, FARIDABAD, HARYANA 5. DR. A.M. MIR, CASHMERE MARKETING AGENCIES, SRINAGAR 6. SHRI. Y.K. KUSUMGAR, PRESIDENT, KUSUMGAR CORPORATES, MUMBAI 7. SHRI RAJEEV POPLI, WOOLTEX ASSOCIATES, MUMBAI 8. SHRI. G. BANERJEE, DIRECTOR, SHREE RAM TEXTILE MILLS PVT LTD, MUMBAI 9. SHRI. VINEET SOOD, CENTEX INTERNATIONAL PVT.LTD. LUDHIANA 10. SHRI.AKHILESH KUMAR, ORDNANCE CLOTHING FACTORY, SHAHJAHANPUR