Forging Partnerships for a Stronger Skilling Ecosystem.
At LSSC, we believe collaboration is the key to sustainable skill development. By forging strategic partnerships with industry leaders, training providers, and assessment agencies, we are creating a robust ecosystem that nurtures talent, ensures quality, and meets the evolving demands of the leather sector. Together, we’re shaping a skilled workforce that drives growth, innovation, and global competitiveness.
Who can affiliate with LSSC?
Any public or private training institute that meets LSSC’s criteria and follows NSDC guidelines can seek affiliation. The institute must commit to delivering NSQF and NOS-aligned training programs with quality and complianc. Read More
Industry Associates
LSSC works closely with leading leather industry manufacturers, exporters, and brands to align skilling with real-time industry needs. Our network with Industry associations across the country facilitates faster and quicker exchange of ideas and execution. In close coordination, we are building a future-ready workforce that supports innovation, quality, and global competitiveness.
The Associations like KLC work with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices, technological advancements, and skill development for its workforce.Read More
CLE (Council for Leather Exports)
IFCOMA (Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association)
ILGA (Indian Leather Garment Association)
BCCI (Bahadurgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
CLCTA (Calcutta Leather Complex Tanners Associations)
KLC (Kanpur Unnao Leather Cluster Development)
The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) is the single largest and Apex trade promotion orgnisation of the strong and rapidly growing Indian leather & leather products industry. CLE is committed towards the overall development of Indian leather sector and achieve higher export growth to enhance India’s share in global leather trade. CLE is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. It is the notified Export Promotion organization for entire leather & leather products industry
Training Partners
We collaborate with a network of accredited training institutes to deliver high-quality, hands-on skill development training on a scale. These institutions play a crucial role in equipping learners with practical knowledge and industry-aligned competencies.
- Shri Technologies India LLP
- Center for Advanced Research and Development (CARD)
- Anayaas Foundation
- George Telegraph Training Institute
- New Lift Enlightment and Sewa Trust
- AISECT Limited
- Kongokz Infra Pvt. Ltd
- Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Developement Corporation LTD. (LIDCOM)
Institution Partners
Our collaboration with universities, technical institutes, and management schools is a two-way exchange of knowledge and skills. While academic institutions impart foundational learning and research into skilling programs, LSSC brings the real-world application and industry linkages to develop job-ready capabilities of students.
| Amity University | Pearl Institute |
| Lovely Professional University | NIFT |
| Galgotia University | IIT |
| SRM University | HBTI |
| FDDI | Allen House Institute of Engineering |
| CFTI | Allen House Institute of Management |
| IIM | GCLT |
| NIT |
Knowledge Partners
Our knowledge partners bring deep industry insight, academic expertise, and research capabilities to support curriculum development, training design, and policy inputs. Through these collaborations, LSSC ensures that its skilling programs remain current, future-focused, and globally relevant
We have dedicated partners designed to support and strengthen India’s leather and footwear industry. It connects businesses with the skilled workforce they need, as well as verified vendors and reliable fabricators, bridging critical gaps across the value chain.
The valued knowledge partner of LSSC plays a vital role in enriching the skilling ecosystem through its deep domain expertise and industry insight. It actively supports LSSC in developing industry-aligned curricula and advancing comprehensive, outcome-driven skilling initiatives across the sector.
Media Partners
Our media partners play a pivotal role in amplifying our vision and mission across the industry. Through strategic collaborations with leading publications, digital platforms, and broadcasting networks, we ensure that our stories, innovations, and milestones reach the right audience locally and globally.
These valued partnerships help us share insights, promote key events, feature expert voices, and spotlight industry advancements. With their support, we continue to foster a more connected, informed, and forward-thinking ecosystem for all stakeholders in the leather, footwear, and fashion industries.
We proudly recognize our media allies for their continued support in building visibility, credibility, and influence across the sector.
Brand Partners
At LSSC, our Brand Partners are more than just collaborators, they are visionaries and champions of the leather industry who believe in the power of skills, innovation, and transformation. We proudly partner with some of the most influential brands, manufacturers, and thought leaders across the leather, footwear, apparel, accessories, and saddlery segments.
We are honored to walk this path alongside our esteemed Brand Partners, where every partnership is a promise to shape the future, hand in hand.
