Registered under the Societies Act of 1860, the TAI is a non-profit organisation managed by the apex body called the Governing Council (GC) which is elected by it's affiliated Units in proportion to their membership strength. The Office Bearers of the Central Office are elected by the GC member. The Units, with their own Office Bearers, are autonomous in their activities and are joined together through a federal structure under the Central Office at the national level. The members of Managing Committees of the Units and of the Governing Council are elected every two years.

Membership is open to all connected with the textile industry, trade, education and research as individuals or as oragnisations. Individuals can acquire student, ordinary, overseas, life or patron membership. The phenomenal growth achieved by TAI over 60 years is result not only of the vision of its founding fathers, but also of the true democratic spirit of a vast number of dedicated textile professionals who have worked ceaselessly for the cause of TAI.

Objective

• To promote the use of scientific knowledge in textiles, from fibres to garments
• To implement programmes of continued education in textile technology and management
• To help members acquire textile qualifications towards improved job performance.
• To honour all those who contribute significantly to the growth of Indian textiles
• To analyse socio-economic environment for developing strategy recommendations
• To develop a sense of brotherhood amongst the fellow textile professional
  

Activities

• Organising lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences to disseminate useful information on topics of current interest to different segments of the industry.
• Publication of a journal devoted to new work in applied industrial research in all areas of textile, for members and subscribers.
• Publication of low cost booklets and books of practical value to the practicing professionals - technologists and managers - in the Indian textile industry.
• Award of Fellowship (FTA) or Associateship (ATA) to recognise the capability and the contribution of members; and also the award of Graduate Membership. (GMTA)
• National level recognition of two individuals each year by awarding one Honorary Membership and one Honorary Fellowship.
• Recommendation of policy alternatives to the Government of India and to the industry at appropriate times.
• Organisation of socio - cultural activities al local level events in each Unit of the association.

Roll of MP Unit

The role of the MP Units, located at a textile centre, consists essentially of holding the following activities spread over the year: Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Study Tours, Technical Quiz Programmes, Experience Exchange Talks etc. At the large centres, the TAI Units have acquired own premises and some publish own news letters. The Units vie with each other to host the prestigious All India Textile Conference (AITC) at their location. We also organise social gatherings, including on popular festivals, inviting families of the members also to join the function.