• A government of India Society under Ministry of SSI
• Renders training in footwear Technology since 1957
• Develops Human Resources for Footwear and allied industries
• Collaborated with the Textile Institute, London, UK
• Modernized by UNDP in 1993 and equipped with modern infrastructure
• Located at a prominent place in Chennai

Infrastructure

• State of art footwear machinery
• Latest shoe CAD system
• Modern Teaching Facilities
• Well qualified and experienced faculty
• Well equipped library
• Footwear materials testing machines
• Hostel for boys and girls

For Trainees

• Highly prospective career to suit the need of footwear and allied industry in appropriate levels.
• Self employment by establishing own industry or trade
• Suitable base for higher studies in footwear field

For Entrepreneurs and Industries

• Availability of all relevant information on footwear industry
• Technical consultancy services
• Common facility services with modern machinery including shoe CAD
• Product research and development
• Process cum Product oriented EDP on footwear, leather goods and allied industries

Other Activities

• Skill upgradation courses for rural artisans under SGSY scheme, sponsored by DRDAs
• Special courses for SC students
• Special courses for BC/MBC students
• Linkage with footwear related industry, trade, association and organisations
• Dissemination of Information on Footwear Technology and Production.