At the outset let me wish you a happy and prosperous New Year! I hope this year brings you good business and you succeed as entrepreneurs and encourage more people to take the route to job-creation and economic development.

Being labor-intensive, leather industry has great potential to create jobs and address unemployment issues in India. This gives tremendous scope for entrepreneurship in Footwear, Goods and Garments segments.  Since these are also lucrative opportunities to capture the export market, I would be glad to see more people taking up the entrepreneurial route. As you know, today, there is adequate support from the government to promote micro, small and medium entrepreneurs through financial support from MUDRA loan and ease of doing business through mentoring and market linkages.

Moreover, small businesses in leather clusters also create and sustain livelihoods in the rural areas, particularly by employing women and youth. LSSC can guide the entrepreneurs and help them align with the larger industry. You can reach us for help and guidance anytime.