Leather Goods and Footwear Technology

About Us:

 Government Institute of Leather Technology (GILT) was established in 1938 under Board of Technical Education to conduct two years Diploma in Leather technology and Diploma in Leather Goods Footwear technology. The object of the establishment was to create trained man power due to huge demand of quality technician and experts in Leather, footwear and Leather Chemical Sector in India. It was established by Bombay Province (British Government).

 In 1963 two years Diploma Programmes were converted to three years diploma in Leather technology and two years Advance diploma in Leather Goods and Footwear Technology till 1988 under Board of Technical Education. In 1988, these programmes were merged in Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education.

 In 1994 two years Advance Diploma in Leather Goods and Footwear Technology programme was converted to three years Diploma in Leather Goods and Footwear Technology. Both the diploma were recognized and approved by All India Council of Technical Education.(AICTE)

 In 2003 Government Institute of leather (GILT) merged in Government Polytechnic Mumbai (GPM) pand now it is the one of department of Government Polytechnic Mumbai.

 The passed out Student work with various prestigeous organisations like D’Lords Shoes. Metro shoes, Kavis fashion, Alpha chemicals, Italy, Ram export, Lakhani shoes, SGS testing, colorants, Viswat Chemical, Pidilite , Indofil, BASF chemicals,etc. as quality technician and experts in Leather, footwear and Leather Chemical ,Leather Goods and Garment Sector in India and abroad.

Professional Education:

 The Department has pioneered professional education in leather sector of India.

Relevant Curricula:

 The Curricula have been meticulously planned and structured. And though many of them were originally patterned after courses abroad, they have been recast to suit the Indian ethos. At the same time, care has been taken to ensure their global relevance. The multidisciplinary curricula deliver a skill-oriented, broad based coaching for developing professionals.Practicals conducted in their curricla are exact similation with Industrial activiity.

Industry Internship:

 Students undergo 16 weeks internship to study manufacturing process, observe and execute different department functions and execute small projects as per organizational needs. This internship helps industry analyses its day-to-day activities. Students in turn, gain solid, practical experience. They also improve their interpersonal communication skills by frequent industrial visits. The findings are then presented to the department for assessment.

Small Class Size:

 A class at the Department is restricted to 15 students. This ensures a close and meaningful relationship between teachers and students. The faculty is able to devote more quality time to each student, interacting with them closely on a one-to one basis.

Teaching Methodology:

 The basic elements of the Department’s teaching methodology are theory, demonstration and practice. The stress is on learning by doing. Students undertake classroom and practical assignments . The lecture mode of teaching is supplemented by the latest Audio-visual and IT aids.

Evaluation:

 There is a system of continuous assessment. Students are evaluated by way of assignments, projects, internships and presentation The aim is to closely monitor a student’s evolution as a professional.