Job in the Textile mill at Bombay.

I was hospitalized during 1970s, then I was a bachelor !

I joined Technological laboratory, on 5th, Sept, 1967. Worked as Research Assistant. All the entrants were given that designation, irrespective their qualifications. I was a diploma holder in Textile technology (Yarn making) Many degree holders were called for the interview. They used to come. But after working for few months, they used to leave the job. Bombay had nearly 70+ textile mills, and a big man power was needed. So the degree holders from VJTI, used to join mills. They were elevated to the posts of Managers and executives. 

My background :

I coming from South, had many drawbacks, Knowledge of English,   Hindi and Marathi was not there. Since coming from a village I lacked general knowledge, besides, my IQ was less than the average. Except staying at Holalkere, when I went to study at Bengaluru I never went to any place and met any knowledgeable men. Reading skill was to be developed. Kannada knowledge was there to some extent, but did not help.

Now at Bombay I was raw and fresh, has to learn from the scratch. 

With the above background, I was unable to handle dust, heat and sound (Sound was more than 130 dbms) of the Textile mills, where I worked and did not enjoy that type of work. Many avenues were not there in front of me and was not able to pick up any one related to textile subjects.

My interest was purely to know more and more about the intricate details of Textile industry.  There were libraries but I was never comfortable after 3-30 pm, (After my shift duty) could concentrate in reading those books. which were of no interest to me.

In the mean time, there was an advertisement in the TOI news paper calling for an Research assistant post.

I applied and got interview call, and attended. The ambiance, and the library, of the Technological lab impressed me very much. The cotton cultivation, varieties, and Research and all were much impressive to me.