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MIND TREE organisations as it is a good learning platform for them to have a better understanding of the industry. There are many industry-veterans in our unit who have earlier served in official positions and after leaving those positions, they guided and supported the association very well. As far as I am concerned, earlier I was Joint Secretary and later I got an opportunity to be the Vice Chairman. When I shifted to Indore, I offered my resignation; and most probably I will not be there for the next term. Ajit Lakra, Head, Textile Division, Federation of Industrial & Commercial Organization (FICO); President of the Ludhiana Knitters Association, Ludhiana Overall this is not a democratic way. No one should serve more than two years at the helm of any organisation or association and those who have already served should not get a second opportunity. Like in case of US election, no one can serve for more than two terms. By serving again and again, or for the long term, one gets used to enjoying the power or position. Misuse of power and fair use of power are two different things. Those holding powerful positions manipulate the things. So a strong democratic action should be implemented strictly. There may be good or expert people at the top, but there is always the option of having better than the best. As far as I am concerned, this is my second year in FICO and there will be NEXT MINDTREE QUESTION Skill development is the focus of our Government as well as of all the stakeholders of Indian textile and apparel industry. In the last few years, lot of schemes and budget have been approved for the same, but on the ground level, there are still gaps in skill-sets. Why it is so? Are there issues in implementation of schemes… is it because the fresh workforce does not want to join the textile and apparel industry… or is it due to the down condition of the industry? What is your opinion on this? definitely a new person in my place. I must add here one thing with regard to Ludhiana. There are different associations or trade organisations in the nook and corner of Ludhiana but when it comes to serious and systematic presentation of the issues, few organisations or persons are able to do this. If anybody truly wants to serve the society and he/she has the knowledge and passion for the same, no position or organisation is required. It’s all about coming forward to serve. POST YOUR COMMENTS www.apparelresources.com [email protected] www.apparelresources.com | NOVEMBER 1-15, 2018 | Apparel Online India 9