Partner with FDDI through CSR Initiatives
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The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)—an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India—invites corporate entities to collaborate through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
As a CSR-1 registered entity (Reg. No. CSR00095332), FDDI is fully compliant under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, and eligible to receive CSR funds. With a pan-India presence and expertise across education, skilling, sustainability, innovation, and community development, FDDI is your trusted partner for creating meaningful and measurable social impact.
🔷 Two Modes of CSR Collaboration
1. Direct CSR Contributions to FDDI
Corporate partners can contribute directly to FDDI under Schedule VII Activity: “Promoting education, including special education and employment-enhancing vocational skills…”
Your contribution supports:
- Skill development for underprivileged youth and women
- Scholarships for meritorious students from marginalized communities
- Upgrading digital and vocational infrastructure
- Pedagogical innovation in design and manufacturing education
✅ How to Contribute
Visit: fddiindia.com/csr
Choose Online or Offline mode with step-by-step guidance.
(Please read the Partnership Proposal)
📩 For support, write to csrcell@fddiindia.com
🔷 The direct contributions can be made in the following manner:
Option: 1 (Online Mode)
- Step 1: Visit CSR page at FDDI Official Website @ https://fddiindia.com/csr
- Step 2: Refer the details & Click on “Donate Now” button
- Step 3: Submit Details (Company Name, Company Address, Name of POC, Company PAN No., Purpose for CSR (optional), upload a copy of PANCARD and verify your email and Mobile through OTP
- Step 4: Click on “Pay Now” button and you will be redirected to Payment Gateway
- Step 5: Enter the contribution amount and complete the payment.
- After successful payment, a receipt will be generated by the system as an acknowledgement.
Option 2 (Offline Mode)
- Step 1: Visit CSR page at FDDI Official Website @ https://fddiindia.com/csr
- Step 2: Make the payment to the Bank details as given below:
Account Holder Name: Footwear Design and Development Institute
Account Number: 001494600001101
IFSC Code: YESB0000014
Name of Bank and Branch: Yes Bank Ltd. Basement,
Ground and First Floor Plot No.38, Block H 1 A Sec 63, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
- Step 3: After payment, please send an email to csrcell@fddiindia.com mentioning the Basic information (Company Name, Company Address, Name of POC, Company PAN No., Mobile number, copy of Company PANCARD, Purpose for CSR (optional) and payment reference number)
- You will receive an acknowledgement email along with the payment receipt via revert email.
2. CSR Project Implementation Partnership
FDDI also invites corporations to co-design and implement CSR projects aligned with their thematic focus. From grassroots impact to pan-India programs, FDDI provides technical expertise, robust infrastructure, and reporting mechanisms to ensure high-impact delivery.
📘 Indicative CSR Project Themes
Focus Area |
Sample Initiatives |
Education & Skilling |
Vocational training, scholarships, teacher training |
Sustainability |
Green design labs, recycling, eco-material innovation |
Women Empowerment |
Women-led enterprises, skill centers with childcare |
Cluster Development |
Reviving crafts, setting up CFCs, artisan livelihood support |
Worker & Community Health |
Foot health camps, sanitation drives, safety training |
Inclusive Innovation |
Affordable footwear for PwDs, mobility innovation contests |
📌 FDDI also supports custom project design as per CSR partner requirements.
💡 Why Choose FDDI as Your CSR Partner?
- Recognized Institution of National Importance with 12 campuses
- Registered CSR entity with national and global track record
- Sectoral expertise in footwear, leather, fashion, and retail
- Experienced team and infrastructure ready for deployment
- Transparent, accountable, and impact-driven delivery
🤝 Let’s Collaborate
Whether you're looking to support scholarships, fund smart classrooms, or
build sustainable livelihoods, FDDI offers an end-to-end ecosystem to convert your CSR vision into
transformational outcomes.
👉 DONATE NOW
📞 Contact Us:
CSR Cell, FDDI
📧 Email: csrcell@fddiindia.com
📱 Phone: +91-120-2970087
🔗 Web: www.fddiindia.com/csr
Together, let's shape lives, build capabilities, and empower communities for a better tomorrow.