Question : FOOTWEAR SECTOR

(a) the number of training institutes in the country imparting skill development training, State-wise and sector-wise ;

(b) whether the Government is considering a specific scheme for skill development and training workers in the footwear sector;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government proposes to involve leading institutions and bigger corporate in the above mentioned skill development and training programme; and

(e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a): The State-wise and sector-wise number of training institutes under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) imparting skill development training is given in Annexure – 1.

(b): Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai and Central Footwear Training Institute, Agra already are imparting specific skill development for training of workers in the Footwear Sector. No further specific scheme is under consideration.

(c): Does not arise.

(d): Leading institutions and corporate are already involved in the above effort. There is no fresh proposal.

(e): Does not arise.