Inspite of the process of phenomenal growth of the textile industry which was taking place at Ichalkaranji during last 25 years there was no educational institute up to 1980 which could cater a industry's need of technically trained man power. The local industry was facing handicapped due to the dearth of technically qualified personnel. Different co-op. organizations from Ichalkaranji therefore came together under the leadership of Mr. K.B. Awade (Ex. M.P.) to educational society in 1981 with a view to start institutes and colleges to cater to education in the field of Textiles. Dattajirao Kadam Technical Education Society’s Institute of Management Kalavant Mala, Near Adinath Housing Society, Ichalkaranji Kolhapur - 416 415 Maharashtra Phone: (0230) 2421300,2432340, 2439557 to 59 Fax: (0230) 2432329 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] Website : http://www.dktes.com/