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Introduction

The leather industry has a significant impact on the Indian economy. It is among the top ten foreign exchange earners for the country.

Indian cattle & buffalo population accounts for 20% and the goat  sheep population of the country accounts for 11% of the world’s total. This places it in a dominant position in terms of affluent raw material availability.

With the leather industry being among the oldest trade in the country, India has a strong skilled manpower and innovative technology. The country has a strong and eco-sustainable tanning base and modern manufacturing units. It also has strong support from the leather chemical and auxiliary industries. The industry employs about 4.42 million people in the country. It is a prominent source of employment in the rural parts of India with women employment at about 30% in the sector