With an objective to provide practical exposure to its students, Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Kolkata organized an industrial visit at Rupa & Co. Ltd., Domjur unit located at Jalan industrial complex, Howrah.
Under the guidance of the highly experienced faculty of FDDI, 41 students of FDDI School of Fashion Design (FSFD) of the Kolkata campus were taken for the industrial visit on 8th April 2022.
Padmashri Awardee, Mr. Prahalad Rai Agarwala, Executive Chairman, and Mr. Ramesh Agarwala, Director provided the opportunity to the students to visit the factory under the supervision of Mr. Amit Sharma, Manager, and Mr. Soumyo & Mr. Mridul Karmakar to guide the students during the industrial exposure.
Rupa is No.1 knitwear brand in India, covering the entire range of knitted garments from innerwear to casual wear.
The students visited the manufacturing facility of the company comprising Knitting, Dyeing, and Cutting units with state-of-the-art machines, processes, and a professional environment.
Apart from getting hands-on technical knowledge, the industrial visit also gave an opportunity for the students to understand the nuances & realities of the shop floor.
