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The Government of India regularly recruits officers/ assistants for its different wings in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, These departments include, among others, Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan and All India Radio), Press Information Bureau, DAVP, Field Publicity, CBFC, RNI, Song and Drama Division. Several newsletters and magazines of the Union government, including the Yojana are also manned by officers with mass communication background, Besides, various state Governments also employ officers with mass media qualification or background for their Information departments, All such recruitment are done through open advertisement. You may watch out for such recruitment, generally in the Employment News.

Footwear and Products Industry holds a prominent place in Indian economy in terms of employment generation and exports earnings. India has a 2.6 per cent share in the global leather trade and this sector ranks eighth in terms of the country foreign exchange earnings from the industry. With affluence of raw materials, skilled manpower, innovative technology, and the strong presence of the allied industries, the sector has tremendous potential for growth and employment generation. Government of India has also recognised this as the Priority sector under Make in India initiative and targets to enhance the turnover to US $ 27 billion by 2020 (from the present turnover of US $ 12.60 billion) and employment from 3.1 million people to 6 million in next 5 years. India is today the most favorable sourcing and manufacturing base destination for the leading countries like Italy, Germany, UK, USA, Hong Kong, France, Spain, Netherlands and Belgium.

Design careers are aptitude and interest based and hence it is difficult to say 'which is better for you'. At World University of Design, we understand that for many students it is difficult to make a choice at the time of entrance and most of them do so because of peer pressure or a perceived 'good career option'. If you are good at your work then each design specialisation offers a very satisfying and lucrative career. That's why at would we allow you to change your choice of specialisation after your foundation year. What I recommend is that you take an appointment with a counselor at W. U. D and visit it. There you can meet faculty and students and see the work, which should help you make your first choice. You can of course change it later.