CSIR-CLRI is an apex body catering to Research and Development (R&D), Human Resource Development (HRD) and other services for the benefit of the leather industry. CSIR-CLRI has supported the leather industry’s growth over the decades.

CFTI in association with CSIR-CLRI has been actively involved in skill training for the artisans in various job roles of the leather products industry.

• Stitchers for Footwear, Leather Goods and Garments Manufacturing
• Cutters for Footwear , Leather Goods and Garments Manufacturing
• Pre Assembly Operator (Splitting, Gimping, Ironing, Marking, Edge coloring, Pasting, Folding & Eyeletting)
• Skiving Operator
• Lasting Operator

CFTI has effectively implemented several skill development initiatives over the past 5 years for empowerment and upgradation of the traditional leather artisans through necessary programs, thereby reaching out to the associated clusters

Training Partner

Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai

Status Of Training Programme

CFTI, Chennai completed training for 850 candidates in this scheme (2016,’17,’18)

Eligibility

• Age Limit 18 to 35
• Minimum Qualification 5th Std
• Gender Male / Female
• Training Location Anywhere in Tamilnadu based on the requirement