AMHSSC Reappoints Premal Udani as Chairman for Two-Year Term

The Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) has announced the re-appointment of Shri Premal Udani as Chairman for a two-year term. He takes over the role from Dr A Sakthivel.

Premal Udani brings over four decades of experience in the apparel and textile industry. He heads Kaytee Corporation Pvt. Ltd, a garment manufacturing company, and has been associated with various industry bodies, policy institutions, and trade organizations.

During his previous tenure as Chairman of AMHSSC, Udani was involved in guiding initiatives related to skill development across apparel, made-ups, and home furnishing segments. These efforts included industry alignment, expansion of skilling programmes, and capacity-building activities across the value chain.

Commenting on the transition, Dr. A. Sakthivel said:
“It has been a privilege to lead AMHSSC through a period of rapid evolution. Premal Udani’s deep-rooted understanding of the global supply chain and his commitment to the Indian apparel story make him the ideal leader to take this council to new heights. I am certain his vision will further bridge the skill gap in our industry.”

Premal Udani stated:
“I am deeply honored by the trust the Board has placed in me once again. Our focus for the next two years will be to further scale our skilling initiatives and ensure that every trainee is equipped with the skills required by modern global brands. Skilling, upskilling, and reskilling will be the cornerstone of India’s ambition to become a global leader in textiles and apparel. I look forward to working with all stakeholders to build a future-ready workforce and drive sustainable growth across the sector.”

Ashish Srivastava, CEO, AMHSSC, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Shri Premal Udani as Chairman. His unparalleled industry experience and strategic vision will significantly strengthen our efforts to scale skilling initiatives and enhance industry alignment. We also express our sincere gratitude to Dr A. Sakthivel for his outstanding leadership and invaluable contributions to the Council.”

The leadership change comes as AMHSSC continues its focus on strengthening industry-academia collaboration, expanding training outreach, and supporting workforce development in the textile sector.