CHANDIGARH, June 16 -- In a major push for skilling, jobs and export in the state, Punjab Industries and Commerce department signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), a central institution of national importance, to further strengthen the state's sports goods, footwear and leather manufacturing ecosystem. Congratulating the department for the deal, Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Aman Arora termed the MoU a decisive step in transforming the state's traditional strengths into technology-driven, globally competitive capabilities.
"Our objective is to provide the sector with modern testing infrastructure, skilled manpower, design and innovation support and stronger ma...