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Leather
products have started determining the fashion statements in today's
world. It will not be an exaggeration to say that it has been feasible
because of the technological factor involved in it. Leather technology
in recent times is fast emerging as a lucrative career option. Until
a few years ago, those who happened to be in the industry were there
through experience rather than through any formal training. But now,
in India, scores of institutes are offering certificate as well as
diploma courses in designing as well as production, adding a much
needed professionalism to this industry.
The Indian leather industry is growing by leaps and bounds. One must be wondering why is India exporting so much of leather to western countries. Apparently because leatherwear still enjoys a great demand abroad and nowadays even the domestic market is developing and consuming the offerings of this industry. To many, it would also be a surprise to know that the Indian Leather industry is the fourth largest export earner in the country. One can only imagine what shape this industry takes on further maturing.
These industry are mainly situated in and around Agra, Kanpur, Calcutta and Chennai. There are three main areas of work in the industry, namely manufacturing i.e. processing raw leather to finished leather, designing and marketing.
List of Institutes
Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Adyar, Chennai 600020.
College of Leather Technology, Salt Lake City, Calcuttta 700091.
Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Noida 201301.
Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Agra.
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi 110016.
AVI School of Fashion and Shoe Technology, S.C.O., 493-94, 2nd Floor, Sector 35-C, Chandigarh.
Shoe Design Centre, 5477/72, Kikarwala Chowk, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005.
Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), 65/1, GST Road, Guindy, Chennai 600032.
Indian Institute of Leather Products (IILP),102, Mangalapuram, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai.
Prototype Development and Training Centre (PDTC), National Small Industries Development Organisation, Guindy Industrial Estate, Ekkaduthangal, PO, Chennai 600097.
VTA Institutes of Leather and Leather Products, 21, Kailashgiri Road, Udaendram, Vaniyambadi 635734.
Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology, Muzaffarpur 842003.
Anna University, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai 600025.
Bharath Institute of Science and Technology, 173, Agharam Road, Selaiyur PO, Chennai 600073.
Priyadarshini Engineering College, Anna Salai, Konamedu, Vaniyambadi, 635751, Vellore Distt.
Harcourt Butter Technological Institute, Kanpur 208002.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Regional Engineering College, P.O., REC Jalandhar 144011.
Educational Qualification:
Student having B.Tech/M.Tech in Leather Technology are eligible for good jobs in prestigious leather firms, export houses and government organizations. This course is open for any graduate with 50% marks. In the area of marketing management graduates can also get entry at the executive level. Those with diploma in Management in Footwear Technology (MFT) or Diploma in Footwear Designing (DFD) also have attractive openings at executive level in the industry. B.Tech in Leather Technology is open for students with PCM at the 10+2 level. Some institutes like the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) also offer certificate and diploma courses in Leather Technology. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) also offers a two-year postgraduate diploma course in Leather Garment Design and Technology.
