The Union Cabinet gave its approval for implementation of the scheme “Indian Leather Development Programme” and to incur an expenditure of Rs.912.67 crore during the Eleventh Five Year Plan period.

The scheme would lead to development of infrastructure for the sector, would address environment concerns specific to the sector, and would facilitate additional investment, employment generation and increase in production.

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