The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Act, 2006 established NIFT as an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Act provides a legal framework for the governance, administration, and academic functions of NIFT. It empowers the institution to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fashion technology and design. The Act also enables NIFT to grant degrees, conduct research, and collaborate with industry and academia to promote excellence in fashion education.