Government Leather Institute is located at Agra, the Historical city of Mughal Emperors.
where apart from Taj Mahal, the biggest shoe industry of Asia is also located.
This institute was setup in the year 1962 for trainning in two branches of technology
(Diploma in Leather Technology and Diploma in Footwear & leather goods Technology).
To provide adequate technically trainned manpower to the Leather and Footwear industry of Agra Both the courses were intended for 2 years duration, which was subsequently changed to 3 years course w.e.f. 1983 as per the need of the industry with revised curriculum and increased intake for both.
At Present there are three years diploma courses are running which are following :
1. Leather Techonology ( Tanning ), 2. Leather Techonology Footwear ( CASD ), 3. Computer Science & Engineering.
Bringing Quality Computer Education within Reach of More. DOEACC is an autonomous body of the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India with Head Quarters at New Delhi. It is envisioned to bring the most updated g industry relevant computer education, within the reach of more and more in the areas of Information, Electronics and Communication Technology (IECT).
" WELCOME TO Government Leather Institute IN AGRA. This institute has well established Tannery, Footwear Workshop, Testing Lab, Basic Science Labs and Engineering Workshops etc. Student learns process to prepare finished leather from raw hides and skins in Tannery shop. In footwear/ leather goods workshop student learn Shoe design Making, Sports Goods, Leather Goods & Garment Manufacturing from finished leather. studied in Microbiology Lab.
Address: Government Leather Institute, Industrial Estate, Nunhai, Agra-6
Contact:
0562-2281104
gliagra@rediffmail.com