Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology (KILT) is an autonomous registered society promoted by the Government of Karnataka. Established in 1983 at Bangalore, KILT has been instrumental in imparting quality training in the manufacturing process of leather goods apart from designing and R&D – playing a key role in developing skilled manpower.

As an initiative in training in the realm of leather technology, from the Government of Karnataka, KILT is furthering the cause of creating a talented and industry ready resource pool. KILT became an autonomous institution in 1996.

The institution has made significant strides in the areas of product design development, cost efficiencies and enhanced effectiveness of raw material usage.

In addition to developing new designs on a consistent basis, KILT has been proactive in initiating the execution of specific customer orders, thus providing students the much needed industry orientation.

On the cards is an ambitious plan to establish an Export Facilitation Centre for Leather Technology - through which KILT proposes to augment infrastructure and facilities. This project will address the skill up-gradation needs of manpower for the export sector, encourage entrepreneurship and most importantly, function as incubation centres for the leather industry.