Training Programs

1. Skill Development and Income Generating Training Programs
Objective :
The objective of the project is to develop skills in the manufacture of footwear / leather goods and to promote the good industry.
Details
  • 60 days skill development training will be given to the artisans in footwear/ leather goods making.
  • Unit cost for each training programme is Rs. 10.40 Lakhs.
  • In order to continue their profession leather stitching machine and tool kit will be provided apart from Stipend of Rs. 6000/-
2. Human Resource Development and Skill Up gradation Program
Objective :
The objective of the project is to develop the human resource in skin technology in the state and thereby contribute to the development of the skin industry.
Details
  • Under this Scheme the youths from artisans community who have passed SSLC/PUC/Degree are being deputed to different short term and long term courses run by CFTI/CLRI Chennai and Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology Bangalore, in order to upgrade their skills in Leather Technology, Footwear/Leather Goods making, Designing etc

Available Courses

Diploma in Leather Technology

Duration : 3 years
Eligibility : SSLC pass

KARNATAKA INSTITUTE OF LEATHER TECHNOLOGY, ULLAL UPANAGAR, BANGALORE

Certificate course in Footwear/ Leather Goods making

Duration : 1 year
Eligibility : SSLC pass

KARNATAKA INSTITUTE OF LEATHER TECHNOLOGY, ULLAL UPANAGAR, BANGALORE

Post Graduate Diploma in Footwear Technology

Duration : 18 months
Eligibility : Any Degree

CENTRAL FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, GUINDY, CHENNAI.

16 ½ Months and 1 ½ Months at Italy

Certificate course in Footwear/ Leather Goods making

Duration : 1 year
Eligibility : SSLC pass

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI CAMPUS

Entire expenditure of these courses will be borne by the corporation. Stipend also will be given during course period.

General qualifications and criteria set for beneficiary selection

General qualifications :
  • Skin artisans must belong to a family of Scheduled Castes belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Samaras, Dora, Adizambawa, Betcher and Mochi communities.
  • Must be a resident of Karnataka.
  • The District Committee shall function under the Chairmanship of the Joint Directors / Deputy Directors, Department of Social Welfare with the following members
  • After selecting the beneficiaries, the above committee will submit the list of district coordinators of the corporation to the head office after getting confirmation.
  • The implementation of the plan is to be followed by the administrative approval of the Managing Director of the selection list and the publication of the selection list in the respective District Units Notification Panel.
Rules :
  • Applicants / dependent members of the family should not be employed by any government / non-governmental employee.
  • Allowing only one craftsman in a family (family means husband, wife and unmarried children)
  • If the sanctioned beneficiary is found to be ineligible, the sanction is canceled at any stage.
Implementation Method :
  • Promotion of the project and inviting applications before the implementation of the project. Applications will be distributed at the office of the Taluk Social Welfare Officer.
  • After the last date the District Coordinator of the corporation has compiled and verified the applications from the Taluk Social Welfare Officers and prepared the list of eligible artisans and presented them before the District Committee.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and under 50 years of age.
  • The annual income of the applicant's family is Rs. 1,50,000 / - in rural areas and Rs. 2,00,000 / - should be within the limit
  • 3% should be given preference for persons with disabilities.
  • Preference for craftsmen who have formed self-help societies.
Documents to be submitted by the applicant :
  • Latest Caste & Income Certificate (RD Number.)
  • Educational Certificates (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar card compulsory.
  • Ration Card / Election Identity Card
  • Copy of Bank Pass Book
  • Career Certificate

Note: The amount of changes in the general eligibility and documentation to be provided on a plan basis.

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