In June 2026, the Punjab government signed an MoU with the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) to boost the state's footwear, leather, and sports goods manufacturing sector. The agreement focuses on skill development, design innovation, and quality certification for local manufacturers. Punjab has traditional manufacturing hubs in sports goods (Jalandhar) and leather products, and this MoU aims to modernise these industries and improve their global competitiveness.
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Punjab and FDDI Sign MoU to Boost Footwear, Leather, and Sports Goods Sector
Key Points
- In June 2026, the Punjab government signed an MoU with the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) to boost the state's footwear, leather, and sports goods manufacturing sector
- The agreement focuses on skill development, design innovation, and quality certification for local manufacturers
- Punjab has traditional manufacturing hubs in sports goods (Jalandhar) and leather products, and this MoU aims to modernise these industries and improve their global competitiveness
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• Punjab + FDDI MoU: footwear, leather, sports goods sector (June 2026) • Focus: skill development, design innovation, quality certification • Punjab sports goods hub: Jalandhar (world-famous for manufacturing) • FDDI: Footwear Design and Development Institute; under Ministry of Commerce and Industry
