FDDI has been recognized as ‘Assessing Agency’ and ‘Awarding Body’ by National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) on 27th August 2024.
By meeting all the compliance required for getting NCVET recognition as an AB-Dual by FDDI, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between FDDI and NCVET at New Delhi.
Colonel Santosh Kumar, Director, NCVET signed the MoU on behalf of NCEVT where as Dr. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, IAS – Managing Director (MD), FDDI signed the MoU on behalf of FDDI in the presence of Mr. Atul Kumar Tiwari, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development (MSD) & Chairperson, NCVET.
On this occasion, Dr. Neena Pahuja, Executive Member (EM), NCVET, Dr. Vinita Aggarwal, IES (Retd.), EM, NCVET, Colonel Santosh Kumar, Director, NCVET and Ms. Sheetal, Consultant - NCVET were present whereas Colonel Pankaj Kumar Sinha, Secretary, FDDI, Mr. Sharad Shrivastava, Sr. Consultant - School of Footwear Design & Production (FDP), Mr. Sandeep Bhatia DGM- Student Affairs & Examination Department, were present.
The NCVET serves as an overarching national regulator with the aim of setting standards, developing comprehensive regulations, and improving the vocational education, training, and skilling ecosystem.
FDDI is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vocational education and training and skilling in India. Its recognition by NCVET reflects FDDIs unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation."
Now, as ‘Assessing Agency’ FDDI has the mandate to assess trainees after completion of training under National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) which are aligned in the area of Retail, Fashion, Footwear and Leather Goods sector whereas as an ‘Awarding Body’ - FDDI has the mandate to award certificates and also create and develop qualifications in compliance to the NEP 2020 Credit Scheme.
With decades of experience and a sterling reputation in the footwear & leather industry, FDDI is committed to fostering innovation and excellence in skill development. Through this achievement, FDDI seeks to leverage its expertise to contribute significantly to the national agenda of enhancing vocational education and training standards.
