DMPQ: . What are the challenges faced by the leather Industry in India?

Pollution: Conventional tanning process leads to environmental pollution e.g. Liquid effluent from light leather processing contains organic matter, chromium, sulphide, and solid waste.

  • Raw material: Economic Survey – 2016-17 pointed out non- availability of cattle for slaughter is an impediment for raw material supplier.
  • Lack of warehousing support: from the government results into huge loss of quality raw material.
  • Research and Development: Remoteness of government-backed R & D facilities from everyday practicalities of leather- making.
  • Trade barriers: Indian leather export face both tariff and non-tariff barriers with various foreign markets.

 

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