Chetan Chauhan, two-time BJP MP, is now the chairman of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
On Friday Speaking to media, Chauhan thanked PM Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah for his appointment, and said that he had already held “a few informal meetings” at his new office. As per NIFT Act 2006, the chairperson of the Board of Governors (BoG) is expected to be “an eminent academician, scientist or technologist or professional, to be nominated by the Visitor” of the institute, which is the President. The term of the appointment is three years. Chauhan, DDCA Delhi and District Cricket Association vice-president and BCCI official. He runs a cricket academy and owns a printing press. The 68-year-old, however, said he will “have time for all my roles”.
