The Credo Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with the Apparel Skill Council, has launched the country’s inaugural fashion incubation centre in Kolkata. This initiative aims to bolster West Bengal’s INR 40,000 crore textile industry, as announced by an official.
“This marks India’s first fashion incubation centre and the first centre under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model authorised by the Apparel Made Ups Home Furnishing Sector Skill (AMHSSC) Council, an entity under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,” said Pinaki Roychowdhury, trustee of the Credo “Additionally, the council maintains three more centres in Gurugram, Guwahati, and Tripura, focusing on basic tailoring training and entirely government-owned,” he stated.
West Bengal boasts a significant number of MSME-based garment manufacturers; however, exports are limited due to a deficiency in modern manufacturing, design, and supply chain ecosystems.
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During the event, A Sakthivel, Padmashree awardee and chairman of AMHSSC, commented, “The objective of this program is to foster innovation and skill development within the home furnishing and apparel manufacturing sectors.”
“The main objective of the Centre of Excellence is to enhance the skills of workers in the clothing, makeup, and home furnishings industries through high-quality training. We aim to bridge the skill gap in the sector, equipping employees with the expertise required to excel in their roles,” Sakthivel stated.
Roychowdhury stated that Credo will provide incubation support, encompassing firm incorporation, assistance with design and manufacturing, and market access support for entrepreneurs for a minimum of 2-4 years, until they achieve the necessary momentum to operate independently.
“Credo’s various hybrid fashion design and entrepreneurship programs blend online learning with practical offline training, offering a contemporary and pertinent approach to skill development. This is complemented by industrial internships and entrepreneurship opportunities through its fashion business incubation program,” commented Dominic Savio, principal of St. Xavier’s College Kolkata.
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