To equip Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Other Ranks (ORs) from the Army, Navy, and Air Force with essential skills for a smooth transition into civilian careers/entrepreneurial ventures, Certificate Course in Footwear Manufacturing and Retailing sponsored by the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) has commenced at FDDI, Jodhpur and FDDI, Noida Campus.
The inaugural ceremony of this course was held on 7th April 2025 at FDDI, Jodhpur Campus during which Mr. Vikas Kumar, IPS, IG Jodhpur Range was the Chief Guest, who encouraged the trainees to embrace skill development as a stepping stone for their second innings in civilian life. Dr. Rajiv Agrawal, Clinical Director, Foot Care – Jaipur, was the Guest of Honor, and shared valuable insights on the importance of foot health and its connection with the footwear industry.
This course was inaugurated on 21st April 2025 at FDDI, Noida Campus during which Mr. A. K. Singh, Director, DGNCC, Ministry of Defence was the Chief Guest.
This meticulously designed course will be conducted by the experts of FDDI which shall provide armed forces personnel with the necessary skills and insights to seamlessly transition into the fields of Footwear Manufacturing and Retailing thus, enabling them to explore new career opportunities post-retirement.
