OBITUARY

Late Shri Avinash V. Mantri

(21.02.1953 – 11.10.2024)

Shri Avinash V. Mantri who was the Vice Chairman & Member of the Governing Council of The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit passed away on 11th October, 2024 at the age of 71 years. He was one of the key functionaries of this important Organization of Textile Professionals.

Shri Mantri was a very active member of The Textile Association (India) and served the TAI, Mumbai Unit as a Hon. Secretary from 2007 to 2023. He was honored with the Service Memento (2014) and Service Gold Medal (2023) by TAI for his meritorious services and contribution to the Textile Association. Shri Mantri’s contribution in redevelopment of Santosh Building was enormous and he played a vital role in the success of the conferences and seminars organized by TAI, Mumbai Unit. He was very strong in administration work and was very particular and disciplined about any work. He was always been a pillar of strength and support at the TAI Mumbai Unit and was a familiar face during all the Seminars & Conferences organized by TAI Mumbai Unit for decades. Shri Mantriji's services to the TAI shall always be remembered with fondness and respect.

Shri A. V. Mantri did his B.Sc. in 1978 from Bombay University and joined Century Textiles & Industries Limited as a Liaison Office and rose to the Sr. Managerial level of the company with his hard work and efficiency. He worked with Century Textiles & Industries Limited for 39 years and retired in the year 2017.

The Mumbai Unit was very privileged and will always be proud to have a person like Shri Mantri at the helm of its affairs and his absence will be very much felt by the Association. His sad demise is a great loss to the TAI, Mumbai Unit.

Shri Mantri a man of the masses who truly had a special place in the hearts of many Textile Professionals. He is no more with us but his memories will always inspire us in the years to come. By the sad & sudden demise of Shri Mantri, The TAI has lost a very important Pillar of Strength.

A Condolence meeting in memory of Shri A. V. Mantri was held on 14th October 2024 at TAI, Mumbai Unit Office.

Our prayers to the Almighty to give everlasting peace to such a kind, compassionate and wonderful soul.