FFSC and ABPLTA Sign MoU to Boost Skilling in Interiors and Furniture Industry

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) and the All Bharat Plywood & Laminates Trade Association (ABPLTA) to enhance skilling, upskilling, and re-skilling opportunities in the interiors and furniture sector.

The MoU was formalized on 18th July 2025 to foster collaboration between the two organizations, aimed at addressing the shortage of formal training avenues in the industry.

About the Organizations
· Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC):
FFSC is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, with its corporate office located in Gurgaon, Haryana. As a not-for-profit, industry-led body, FFSC operates under the Skill India Mission and receives support from the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), NSDC, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Venkataramana Gorti, is the chairperson of FFSC.

The council is supported by CII, over 1800 industry partners, and numerous academic partners.

All Bharat Plywood & Laminates Trade Association (ABPLTA):
ABPLTA is a non-profit organization with its registered office in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Represented by Mr. Yogesh Bang (President), ABPLTA aims to represent the interests of the plywood and laminates sector across India.

Preamble and Background
The interiors and furniture industry presents a wealth of employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. However, the sector continues to face a shortage of formal training institutions for fresh skilling, upskilling, and re-skilling.

India’s education system is undergoing a transformational shift under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Credit Framework (NCrF). These initiatives emphasize a holistic learning and development system, blending academic and vocational education with experience-based learning.

Through this MoU, FFSC and ABPLTA aim to build an effective and efficient ecosystem for skill development. Their focus will be on creating sustainable programs that cater to the interiors, furniture, and allied industries, ultimately bridging the skills gap in the sector.

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