Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology (KILT) was set up in the year 1983-84.
To acknowledge Sir M.Vishweshwarayya's vision in building up the Leather Sector in the state, Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology (KILT) was set up in the year 1983-84. The establishment was enlisted during the year 1995-96 under Society Registration Act 1960. KILT is an AICTE and Department of Technical Education (DTE), GOK endorsed organization leading 3 years Diploma course in Leather and Fashion Technology. KILT is being bolstered by Department of Industries and Commerce, GOK. Official for MSME is the Chairman of the foundation, with the other Government assigned Departmental officials just as cowhide segment modern delegates as Board of Directors. Aside from 3 years Diploma course in Leather and Fashion Technology, Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology (KILT) is additionally connected with 3 monts Short term ability trainingb and 1 Year Diploma Skill (Vocational) course which aides in information building, expertise and business advancement, conferring preparing to semi gifted and talented craftsmans and taking into account the requirements of the Industries. The Institute is being advanced by the State as a Premier Advanced Leather Institute by benchmarking it to International Standards and granting quality training at an entirely sensible expense. Legislature of Karnataka has upheld KILT by allocating 10 sections of land of prime land near the Bangalore city breaking points and furthermore given monetary help of Rs 16.10 crores under ASIDE conspire for making best framework offices in the nation.