Europe and USA have been the traditional markets for the Indian leather industry. About 68% of our exports are directed to these traditional markets. I feel that early conclusion of India – EU Trade and Investment Agreement with zero duty facility for export of leather, leather products and footwear will
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Let me begin with few questions. How many of you participated in the recent India International Leather Fair (IILF 2018) held at Chennai from 31st January to 2nd February 2018? What was your experience; did you put up a stall and did the Leather Fair help you in improving your
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LSSC has created Model Curriculum and Participant Handbooks for the following job roles:
PARTICIPANT HANDBOOKS IN LEATHER SECTOR
S.No
Name of the Handbook
QP Code
Level
Languages
1
Stitching Operator (Footwear)
LSS/Q2501
4
English, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali
2
Stitcher (Goods & Garments)
LSS/Q5501a
4
English, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali
3
Cutter (Footwear)
LSS/Q2301
4
English, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali
4
Cutter (Goods and Garments)
LSS/Q5301
4
English, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali
5
Skiving Operator (Footwear)
LSS/Q2401
4
English, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali
6
Pre-Assembly Operator (Footwear)
LSS/Q2601
4
English, Tamil,
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LSSC has embarked on a pilot project to train 500 SC-ST entrepreneurs across India as per a mandate from National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) & National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC). Covering the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, the training course of 28 hours would focus on 2
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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the special package for employment generation in leather and footwear sector. The package involves implementation of Central Sector Scheme “Indian Footwear, Leather & Accessories Development Programme” with an approved expenditure of Rs. 2600 Crore over the three financial
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NAPS is an industry –friendly scheme for engaging apprentices in the leather sector. It has made apprenticeship attractive for both industry and youth by removing stringent clauses from the Apprentice Act of 1961. Apprenticeship is a proven solution the world over, to train the workforce as per emerging industry needs.
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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
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The Indian leather industry has tremendous potential for sustainable growth and employment generation. Considering this, the Government of India had recognized the leather sector as a Focus Sector under the prestigious Make in India programme announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
The Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP) which was
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The Government of India has announced a major support measure for the leather and footwear sector in the form of special package for leather and footwear sector, which was approved by the Union Cabinet on 16th December, 2017.
This package, with an approved expenditure of Rs.2600 crore, encompasses support measures covering
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