A name synonymous with textile education in India, R.C.D. Kaushik breathed his last on November 18, 2015 at the age of 80 in New Delhi.

After securing BTech - Textile Technology in 1956 from Delhi College of Engineering, he was among the four scholars from India, selected for the coveted scholarship in the US. He earned M.S. Textile Engineering from the Massachusetts University - Lowell Campus in 1961. He was honoured with F.T.I. and Eminent Engineer award by IEI. As a Director, he spearheaded Technological Institute of Textiles & Sciences, Bhiwani (T.I.T. & S) for four decades making it a name to reckon with in textile education. In his lifespan, he wrote over 100 research papers and as the head of TIT institute for 30 long years in the role of Director-Principal, he translated his vision and ideas into reality.

Kaushik has also been associated with several educational institutes and industry organisations. His recognition as a teacher, administrator and researcher of eminence is truly reflected by the fact that, time and again, the President of India, in his/her capacity as the visitor of IIT Delhi, deputed him as the Visitor’s Nominee on the various selection committees for senior faculty positions in the textile department of IIT Delhi.