FDDI

FDDI Footwear Design & Development Institute
An Institution of National Importance | Govt. Institute has a strong Alumni base and strong Industry Linkage.

of India
Imparting education & training in Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, Retail & Fashion Merchandise and Leather Goods & Accessories Design. Footwear Design & Development Institute was established in 1986, under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India with the major objectives:

o To Develop Human Resources within the country by imparting
appropriate

knowledge and skills to promote the rapid growth of
footwear and allied industry in the country
o To provide and develop appropriate infrastructure for the Indian Footwear
Industry to make it attain international standards of production and
o To particularly promote the growth of export production of quality
footwear and allied products from the country

FDDI is playing a key role in imparting education, facilitating the Indian industry by bridging the skill gap in the areas of Footwear, Leather Accessory & life style product and because of its continuous contribution towards nation building, FDDI has been awarded the status of “Institute of National Importance” by virtue of FDDI Act 2017. The Institute is awarded with some prestigious certifications and accreditations such as ISO 17025 accreditation by DAkkS- Germany, SATRA Technology Centre- UK, ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 Certification and Bureau of Indian Standard Certification. FDDI is a premier academic and training institution dedicated to the development and growth of the Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, Leather Goods & Accessories Design and Retail & Fashion Merchandise sectors. FDDI has Pan India Presence with 12 state-of art campuses spread across the country. It has world class Infrastructure & Facility (inclusive smart class rooms, workshops with latest machineries & equipments, Hi-Tech IT lab, High End Product Development Centre, International Testing centre, Comprehensive Library, Auditorium & Sports Complex and In-Campus Hostels etc.), created across the functional domain to ensure international standards of higher education, training & delivery for Footwear, Leather products, Retail & Allied Industries - 360° interventions under one umbrella. FDDI offers graduate degree programmes in the area of Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, Leather Goods & Accessories Design and Retail & Fashion Merchandise and post graduate degree programmes in the areas of Footwear Design & Production and Retail & Fashion Merchandise besides short term Industry specific courses. FDDI is known for nurturing high end trained specialized professionals through its long term graduate and post graduate degree programmes. Almost all the leading Industries of the country are associated with the Institute and have a key participation in academic matters such as course design, curriculum upgradation, expertise lectures, as academic and governing council members etc. Due to the excellent quality of skill development, contemporary industry oriented curriculum and hands on experience on state of the art machine and workshops, FDDI holds an excellent record of placement in the industry.

Every great designer starts with one step. Every breakthrough begins with one idea.At FDDI, creativity is transformed in...
24/06/2026

Every great designer starts with one step. Every breakthrough begins with one idea.

At FDDI, creativity is transformed into capability. Here, students don’t just learn design—they learn to innovate, solve real-world challenges, and shape the future of the footwear, fashion, leather, and retail industries.

Step up. Imagine boldly. Create fearlessly. Lead with purpose.

22/06/2026

Nurturing balance, strengthening resilience, and discovering inner peace through the practice of yoga.

FDDI Noida celebrated International Yoga Day with enthusiasm and mindfulness, bringing together students, faculty, and staff to embrace the transformative power of yoga. The session highlighted the importance of physical well-being, mental clarity, and holistic health in today’s fast-paced world.

As every stretch, posture, and breath fostered a deeper sense of harmony, the celebration served as a reminder that true growth begins with a healthy mind and body.

22/06/2026

My favourite place, where every corner holds a memory 🤍

FDDI feels like home 🫶

✨ Finding balance in every step — where mindful movement meets thoughtful design.Happy International Yoga Day 🧘‍♀️🌿
21/06/2026

✨ Finding balance in every step — where mindful movement meets thoughtful design.

Happy International Yoga Day 🧘‍♀️🌿

21/06/2026

Some stories are spoken.

Some are worn.

Every outfit, every accessory, and every step on the runway reflects an idea, an emotion, and the creative journey behind it.

At FDDI, fashion is about more than creating beautiful garments. It’s about expressing identity, preserving culture, and shaping what comes next.

Because every look has a story to tell.

20/06/2026

A small act of kindness, a lifetime of hope. FDDI Noida comes together to donate blood and save lives. ❤️

Visual Merchandising isn’t just about making spaces look good; it’s about storytelling. And right now, India has one of ...
18/06/2026

Visual Merchandising isn’t just about making spaces look good; it’s about storytelling. And right now, India has one of the most vibrant stories to tell on the global stage.

For years, the retail world looked West for inspiration on design and consumer experiences. But today, the tables are turning. From hyper-local storytelling to cutting-edge tech integration, Indian retail is setting new benchmarks. We are no longer just adopting global trends—we are shaping them.

Taking Indian roots to global VM standards isn’t just a professional goal; it’s a passion.

That is why we are incredibly excited to welcome Pawan Nagarwal, award winning Retail Design & VM Expert, to FDDI for an exclusive faculty interaction!

Pawan will be sharing his invaluable insights on the current and emerging trends reshaping the field. His expertise in navigating the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, and omnichannel retail is the perfect example of how Indian leaders are driving world-class retail innovation.

We are looking forward to a brilliant, eye-opening session that bridges the gap between academia and front-line industry dynamics.

Proudly Indian. Globally Minded. 🌏

13/06/2026

FDDI, as seen by those who live it every day. 👀✨

From classrooms to creativity, this is our story. ❤️

🤝 Milestone Partnership for Strengthening India's Footwear Ecosystem🤝A landmark collaboration between the Footwear Desig...
13/06/2026

🤝 Milestone Partnership for Strengthening India's Footwear Ecosystem🤝

A landmark collaboration between the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) and the Quality Council of India (QCI) marks a significant step towards strengthening quality, testing, accreditation, certification, and skilling across India's footwear sector. This strategic partnership aims to create a robust quality ecosystem that will support industry growth, enhance workforce capabilities and improve global competitiveness.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Shri Vivek Sharma (IRS), Managing Director, FDDI, and Shri Chakravarthy T. Kannan, Secretary General, QCI, in the presence of officials including Dr. A. Raj, Chief Executive Officer, QCI, Shri Amit Singh, Joint Director, QCI, Heads of NABL, NABET, NABCB and NBQP, from FDDI Headquarters, Shri Prashant Kumar Saxena, Head Business Development, Ms. Rashmi Asthana, Head International Testing Centre (ITC), and Shri Sharad Srivastava, Head Centre of Excellence (CoE).

The collaboration will focus on strengthening major footwear clusters across India through capacity building, workforce assessment & certification, laboratory ecosystem development, accreditation awareness, testing infrastructure enhancement, MSME outreach and cluster-specific skilling programmes. Together, FDDI & QCI will work towards building a future-ready manufacturing ecosystem that promotes quality excellence, innovation and sustainable industrial growth.

This partnership reflects a shared vision of empowering India's footwear and leather industry through world-class standards, skilled manpower and quality-driven practices, contributing meaningfully to the national goals of Make in India, Skill India & Viksit Bharat.

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Sector 24
Noida
201301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+919354491833

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