Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC) Kolkata was established in the year 1978 under the Technical Co-operation Programme between Government of India and Government of Denmark. In order to provide greater autonomy, the Centre was established as a Govt. of India Society. The Management of affairs of the Centre rests with the Governing Council constituted by Govt. of India. Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt of India is the President of the Society and Chairman of its Governing Council.