Numerous training programs have been formulated to carry out this task of consistent and regular updation.

That way the workforce involved directly in the leather industry does not become obsolete with the new development coming in every season.

Announcement

Kolkata Regional Centre of Central Leather Research Institute will conduct a 3 days training course in Understanding Leather and Leather Trade. This training course is designed to cover areas like identification, assessment, selection and grading of leather, and provide an opportunity to share knowledge and expertise needed for better appreciation, care and maintenance of leather and leather products. The programme will also provide an update on health, hygiene, safety and other environmental issues concerning the leather products manufacturing industry and present an overview of leather industry to have a better understanding and appreciation of the global nature of leather trade and its implications.

This course is primarily aimed at those working in purchase, store, production, leather grading/selection/appraisal and quality control sections of leather goods manufacturing units. It is suitable also for those who are involved in marketing, sourcing, trading and retailing of leather and leather products. This three days intensive/comprehensive leather course is intended to provide them with essential knowledge of this unique material. This programme will give them the confidence to identify and select the right kind of leather for intended products, utilize the material in proper manner for fabrication of articles, and store and handle the articles with necessary care without errors. This course is expected to broaden their view of world leather market so as to excite them to explore it further.

Regional Centre for Extension and Development of CLRI will organize this programme with support from Entrepreneur Development Institute of India (EDI), Ahmedabad. The programme will be held at kolkata during October 12 to October 14, 2011.

Those interested in joining this course may kindly contact:

Regional Centre for Extension and Development

(Central Leather Research Institute),

3/1C, Matheswartala Road, Kolkata 700046.

Tel: 033-23292381, Fax: +91 33-23296046
Email: rcedcal@bsnl.in; dipankar.clri@gmail.com