According to reports, a new footwear design and development institute is to be established in Rohtak, India. In addition to providing staffing support for footwear and leathergoods firms in the area, it will also offer technical help and will look at ways of adding value to local firms’ produce.

The institute is expected to involve an investment of around Rs1.1 billion ($22.1 million) and will feature modern facilities so that training can be carried out effectively. Around 1,000 students are expected to use the institute each year to learn more about manufacturing, technology, design, retail and management in relation to the shoe and leather sectors.

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