Fashion Tech Park to tie up with ESMOD International

Chandigarh, June 27 (UNI) The upcoming Fashion Technology Park (FTP) in Mohali would tomorrow tie-up with ESMOD International of France, the first fashion university in the world.

The FTP would sign a MoU with ESMOD in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, FTP CEO J S Kochar said at a press conference here today.

The MoU would be part of the FTP's process of ''formalising its linkages and networking with key institutions in India and abroad,'' he said.

ESMOD International Fashion School president Francois Lavergne, who was also present on the occasion, said the tie up would be a strategic alliance to mobilise synergies.

The key features of the proposed MoU would be to establish Research and Development facilities in India and facilitate the processes of resource development, innovation and skill development to suit the global market, he said.

Besides, the joint venture would aim at developing tools of knowledge generation, extension of expert services and to create a platform for sharing and exchange through joint venture projects, Mr Lavergne said.

Noted producer Pravesh Sippy, also associated with the project, assured his support to the FTP and expressed hope that it would.

help in infusing some coherence in this unorganised sector.

Renowned model and Miss India Earth (2003) Shweta Nair, who had been chosen by the FTP as its fashion icon, said the project was honing traditional skills of the region and would go a long way in promoting the rural artisans, especially women.

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