Background

The Synthetic &: Art Silk Mills" Research Association (SASMIRA) is a co-operative venture set up by man-made textile industry as multipurpose, multifunctional institute to serve its scientific and technological needs. Sasmira was established on January 12, 1950. The Institute “Sasmira’s Institute of Man-Made Textiles” (SIMMT) was established in the Year 1961 with Textile Technology & Textile Chemistry and Knitting Technology was added later in the Year 1984.

The imposition structure of Sasmira in marble stands on a plot of land admeasuring 11,809 sq. meters at the foot of Worli Hill, Mumbai. Completed in 1958, the building is unique in its architectural excellence and stand majestically amidst the modern building housing some of the internationally reputed business organizations. The nearest Railway station to reach SASMIRA is Dadar. Lot many BEST buses from Plaza stop are going through the Institute route. The Institute itself is Landmark.

Objectives:

Sasmira's objectives are to undertake research and other scientific works in connection with the man-made textile industries in particular the textile industry in general and other trades or industries allied therewith or accessory thereto; to direct research towards the investigations and improvement of raw materials used in the manufacturing process for greater productivity, and to impart technical education in the technology of textiles to the personnel engaged at various levels in the industry and there by the help the industry build up a competent, qualified technical cadre.
SIMMT’s Objectives is to develop and conduct need based curricula so as to develop Technical, Managerial and Entrepreneurial skills. Dissipation of the latest developments which in turn will upgrade the skills and knowledge of technicians through fulltime Diploma Programs.

 Sasmira’s Institute of Textiles

Institute Vision and Mission

Vision:

"To develop technically Sound, Moral, Ethical and Committed Textile Professionals having all-round techno-managerial skills to lead the Indian Textile Industry to be World Leader in Textile Manufacturing".

Mission:

The mission is to establish and provide a comprehensive training facility and to cater to industry needs of specialized skills in the emerging high-tech areas. For achieving these, the polytechnic strives to:

1. To provide uncompromised, genuine, quality Educational services

2. To Set international benchmarks in the field of Diploma level textile education

3. To imbibe techno-commercial skills to produce all-round professionals

4. To involve industry at all levels viz. curriculum design, training, examination and placement

5. To support industry by providing technical knowhow and carrying out industry relevant R & D.

Textile Technology Department

Vision:

"To develop best technocrats and support industry in the field Textile Technology."

Mission:

1. To design and update industry oriented curriculum on a continuous basis for diploma level education in textile technology

2. To develop up-to-date infrastructure as per industry requirement

3. To establish standard curriculum implementation practices

4. To involve industry at all levels viz. curriculum design, training, examination and placement

 5. To support industry by providing technical knowhow and carrying out industry relevant R & D.

Textile Chemistry Department

Vision:

“To develop world-class textile processing professionals with special acumen to environmental issues”.

Mission:

1. To train the students in textile chemistry with special emphasis on environmental issues
2. To groom the students in order to make them future entrepreneurs
3. To establish strong bondage with the processing industry in order update the curriculum as per industry requirements
4. To develop self-learning capabilities among the students in order to make them capable of adapting to the technological developments
5. To support industry by providing technical knowhow and carrying out industry relevant R & D.

Knitting Technology Department

Vision:

"To develop technically Sound knitting technologists having overall supervisory and analytical skills to contribute in the growth of knitting industry."

Mission:

1. To train students in order to make them capable of gainful employment specifically in Knitting Industry

2. To develop infrastructure so as to give hands on practical experience to the students.

3. To groom overall personality of the students who can become future entrepreneurs

4. To develop self-learning and continuous learning capabilities in students so that they can adapt to the ever-changing technological needs

5. To support industry by providing technical knowhow and carrying out industry relevant R & D.

Sasmira’s Institute was awarded Progressive Academic Autonomy in the year 1996-97 by the Government of Maharashtra vide G.R. No. EXAM/2595/1192/(17/955) TE-2 dated 6th February 1996 in recognition of the high standard of education, closer linkage of the Institute with textile industry and reputation. Accordingly full time Diploma programs of the Institute are enjoying academic freedom empowering it to experiment, innovate design and develop its own curriculum in order to keep pace with the industrial and technological developments. This is achieved through involvement of qualified people from industry in curriculum development. Under autonomy, Semester pattern is followed and examination is conducted after every 6 months. The Institute follows multi point entry and credit system.