The purpose of the Leather Sector Skill Council (Leather SSC) is to play an effective role as the representative national agency facilitating the development of skills solutions for industry players in acquiring and developing the requisite skilled manpower needed to sustain the envisioned growth of the leather and leather goods industry and setting a foundation for the country to emerge as a global leader.
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Leather skill council
Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC)
• The Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) is a
sector-specific skill council under the National
Skill Development Corporation (NSDC),
established in 2012. It focuses on skill
development for India’s leather industry,
including footwear, garments, and leather
goods.
• LSSC is aligned with the Skill India Mission and
works to bridge the gap between industry
demand and skilled manpower.
Objectives of LSSC
• - Identify skill gaps and create demand-driven
training programs
• - Develop National Occupational Standards
(NOS)
• - Certify skilled workers and improve
employability
• - Promote entrepreneurship and career
pathways
• - Support the growth of the leather industry
through skill development
Key Training Areas & Job Roles
• Training Areas:
• - Footwear Design and Manufacturing
• - Leather Goods and Garments Stitching
• - Cutting, Finishing, and Moulding Operations
• - Quality Control and Export Documentation
• Popular Job Roles:
• - Stitcher – Goods & Garments
• - Cutter – Footwear
• - Finishing Operator
• - Helper – Parts Making
LSSC Curriculum & Assessment
• - Curriculum aligned with NSQF (National Skills
Qualification Framework)
• - Courses developed with industry
collaboration
• - Practical, hands-on training approach
• - Assessments conducted by certified agencies
• - Digital support via the SCALE app for
registration and certification tracking
Impact and Opportunities
• - Over 10 lakh individuals trained across India
• - 300+ training partners and 600+ job roles
mapped
• - Employment in domestic and export markets
• - Empowering women, youth, and artisans
• - Collaborations with FDDI, CLRI, PMKVY, and
private industry
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