Leather, the oldest manufacturing industry in India, catered to the international market from the 1 9th century. Leather is a traditional Indian craft and the primitive methods of leather-making is still alive in many villages in Attar Pradesh, Rajahs, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, West Bengal and Arioso. Modern methods of leather tanning were introduced by the British In 1857. The first leather factory In India was set up in Kanata to make saddlers and harness.
The following are some of the notable years in the development of Indian leather Industry:- 1880: A boot actors was established by the British India Corporation In Kanata 1890: More tanneries were set up in UP, Bengal, Bombay, Arioso and Central India 1895: Chrome tanning was introduced at Palaver, Achaean, then Madras. It was also Introduced In Bangor, Cutback, Kilowatt, then Calcutta. 1903: Commercial chrome tanning started at Palaver, In Achaean ( Madras). 1913: By 1913, 22 chrome tanneries were established In several parts of India.
Seventeen of them were at Palaver The two world wars lead to the establishment of more tanneries and product manufacturing factories in Kanata, Agar, Achaean and other places. 948: The establishment of the Central Leather Research Institute in Achaean (Madras) as a constituent laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (SIR) 1951: Independent India banned the export of raw hides and skins and reserved the production of leather and leather goods to the small sector. 972: Dry A Sweetheart’s Committee Report suggested export of finished leather and value-added products only 1991 : Economic liberalizing and globalization helped leather industry also to flourish 2005: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs announced a RSI 2. 9 billion- scheme for he integrated development of Indian leather industry – modernization of tanneries and setting up of modern footwear units were the focus areas. 1. 1 The Industry- Economic Significance The Euro 5. 5 Billion , Indian Leather Industry – 6th largest in the Worlds , is one of the major established manufacturing industries in the modern as well as traditional sector. It is an Indigenous industry in which the country is well endowed with an affluence of raw materials, skilled manpower, innovative technology, increasing Industry compliance to international environment standards and the dedicated support of he allied industries.
The industry has undergone a structural change during the last three decades, from merely an exporter of raw material In the sixties to that of value added products occupying a place of prominence In the Indian economy In terms of foreign trade, employment generation and growth and Is among the top ten foreign exchange earners for the country, gradually parading towards the magic figure of Euro 5. 27 Billions of exports by 2013-14. The state accounts for 70 per cent of leather tanning capacity in India and 38 per cent of leather footwear and components.
The exports from Tamil Undue are valued at bout US $ 762 million, which accounts for 42 per cent of Indian leather exports. Hundreds of leather and tannery industries are located around Velour, Dingily and Erode its nearby towns such as Rainier, Amber, Peruvian and Vanadium. The Velour district is the top exporter of finished leather goods in the country. That leather accounts for more than 37 per cent of the country’s Export of Leather and Leather related products such as finished leathers, shoes, garments, gloves and so on.
The tanning industry in India has a total installed capacity of 225 million pieces of did and skins of which Tamil Undue alone contributes to an inspiring 70 per cent. Leather industry occupies a pride of place in the industrial map of Tamil Undue. Tamil Undue enjoys a leading position with 40 per cent share in India ‘s export. It currently employs about 2. 5 million persons Leather exports by the end of the year 2000-2001 were 9000 scores. Central Leather Research Institute (CLERIC), a SIR research laboratory is located in Achaean, the state capital.
Footwear Design & Development Institute (FIDE) -CHICKENFEED / Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Mission FIDE is the first training Institute to achieve the prestigious ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification. The Institute believes that dedication, sincerity and hard work leads to excellence and therefore, its motto is “Dedication to Excellence. ” Description FIDE, Achaean Campus is located at Renegotiating near SPIGOT Footwear Park, 40 minutes drive from Achaean.
The campus area spread over 15 acres is situated in a calm and serene surrounding with the state-of-the art Campus housing & buildings having a built-up area of more than 4 lacks sq. Ft. Campus has an excellent infrastructure and modern facilities, which assists in conducting the various academic programmers. The Institute has a state-of-the-art library, computer lab, well furnished and centrally air-conditioned building, class rooms and lecture halls, latest multi-media audio-video, educational support for teaching and a fully equipped auditorium. The Campus is equipped with International Testing Laboratory.
Achaean is the biggest hub of the world leather industry. Every exporter had an office in Achaean & most of the leather & footwear industry is located in and around Achaean. Tamil Undue accounts for 30 per cent of leather exports and about 70 per cent of leather production in the country. The large scale presence of the Tanning industry has resulted in Tamil Undue becoming a dominant production centre in the country for leather and leather based products. In Tamil Undue 0. 5 Million people are employed in the industries dealing with leather and leather based products.
With the expansion and huge investment coming up in this from the national and international reputed brands the employment opportunities in this sector is going to increase many fold. It is estimated that leather industry will require at least one million additional manpower in the next five years. The skill gaps at the level of designers, technologists and management professionals are more stark and demanding. It is where the prospective professionals can take advantage of the courses being offered by FIDE Achaean and opt for lucrative and promising career lobs.
Hydrated and Implore are the key leather production clusters Andorra Pradesh. 4. 4. 9 Leathernecks in Maharajah’s The leather industry in Western India is primarily located in the State of Maharajah’s. Leather clusters at Andrei (East) in Iambi, Oklahoma and Bandied re mainly engaged in the production of leather shoe, sandals and leather goods. Maharajah’s accounts for 32% of the country’s production capacity foolhardiness’s and 15% of leather goods. Production in these clusters highly seasonal with lean season in the period June to August, a result of the monsoons.
Currently there are no formal courthouses train people for Jobbing the footwear industry. Design is another weak area in this cluster. Design in particular is a weak area in this cluster, whereas it is extremely critical given the kind of shoes that are manufactured here, especially for the exports market. A special focus on introducing a Design course is needed, with emphasis on CAD. A few enthusiasts have invested in CAD software in this cluster do notified people to use the same 4. 4. 0 Leathernecks in Karakas Bangor is an important cluster for leather garments (contributing of Indian’s capacity), with some small units engaged in production of shoe uppers. In 2008-09, the cluster exported RSI 269. 1 core worth of leather and leather products. Leather garments accounted for the largess’s (51 followed by leather footwear. Industry major concerns here are shortage passionflowers(mainly in leather outing) and remittable availability. 4. 4. 4 Leathernecks of Punjab Leather craft, especially the ‘Joists’ or soft leather shoes, is a unique product from Punjab.
These lightship-ones used to be embroidered in gold and silver thread, but are now embellished with colored threads. Punjabi Joists are being produced all over Punjab by artisans. Punjabi Joists are being produced all over the State by artisans. The major clusters are Patella, Beating, Muskrats, Malt, Abhor, Fazing, Frizzier, Saturator, Guards & Marital. Products of each cluster have different characteristics in terms of shape, pattern, design and color. There are about 4,000 leather cluster in Punjab, with tanning as well as leather garment and quadruplicating astronomer production activities. Theater production clusters Andorra Pradesh The Leather Industry holds a prominent place in the Indian economy. This sector is known for its consistency in high export earnings and it is among the top ten foreign exchange earners for the country. With an annual turnover of over US$ 8. 5 billion, the export of leather and leather products increased manifold over the past decades and touched SIS$ 4. 86 billion in 2011-12, recording a cumulative annual growth rate of about 8. 2% (5 years). The Leather industry is bestowed with an affluence of raw materials as India is endowed with 21% of world cattle & buffalo and 11% of world goat & sheep population. Added to this are the strengths of skilled manpower, innovative technology, increasing industry compliance to international environmental standards, and the dedicated support of the allied industries. The leather industry is an employment intensive sector, providing Job to about 2. 5 million people, mostly from the weaker sections of the society. Women employment is predominant in leather products sector with about 30% share. Though India is the second largest producer of footwear and leather garments in the world, India accounts for a share of close to 3% in the global leather import tradeoff US$ 137. 96 billion (2010). The major production centers for leather and leather products in India are located in Tamil Undue- Achaean, Amber, Rainier, Vanadium, Velour, Permanent, Tricky, Dingily and Erode ; West Bengal – Kola ; Attar Pradesh – Kanata, Agar, Oneida, Sharpener; Maharajah’s – Iambi ;PunJab – Calendar ; Karakas – Bangor ; Andorra Pradesh – Hydrated ; Harlan – Embalm, Surgeon, Punctual, Carnal and
Abridged; Delhi; Madhya Pradesh – Ideas ; Kraal – Calicle and Ornamental / Cochin The leather industry is spread in different segments, namely, tanning & finishing, footwear & footwear components, leather garments, leather goods including saddlers & harness, etc. The estimated production capacity in different segments is as under Product Leather Hides Skins Capacity 64 million pieces 166 million pieces Footwear & Footwear Components a) Shoes b) Leather shoe uppers 100 million pairs c) Non-leather shoes/chapels etc 78 million pairs 125 million pairs 6 million pieces Leather Garments Leather Products Industrial Gloves
The range of finished leathers include classic finishes (polish, glazed, aniline, patent), matt surfaces (suede, unbuckle), nappy, burnished & oily leathers, crackled & distressed finishes etc Amongst the major producers of finished leather in the world, the Indian Leather Industry has a long tradition of supplying high quality leather for the global market. Indian tanning industry produces over 2 billion square feet of leather per annum. The Industry has the tanning capacity to fulfill 10% of global leather requirements. Major tanning clusters in the country are Achaean, Amber, Rainier, Kola, Kanata, Calendar etc.
There are approximately 2091 tanneries in the country – 45% in Tamil Undue, 26% in West Bengal, 18% in Attar Pradesh. The footwear sector is a very significant segment of the leather industry in India; rather it is the engine of growth for the entire Indian leather industry. India is the second largest global producer of footwear after China, accounting for 13% of global outwear production of 16 billion pairs. India produces 2065 million pairs of different categories of footwear (leather footwear – 909 million pairs, leather shoe uppers – 100 million pairs and non-leather footwear – 1056 million pairs).
India exports about 115 million pairs. Thus, nearly 95% of its production goes to meet its own domestic demand. The major production centers in India are Achaean, Rainier, Amber in Tamil Undue, Iambi in Maharajahs, Kanata in U. P. , Calendar in Punjab, Agar, Delhi, Carnal, Lithuania, Soonest, Abridged, Pun, Kola, Calicle and Ornamental. About 1. 0 million are engaged in the footwear manufacturing industry. Footwear exported from India are Dress Shoes, Casuals, Moccasins, Sport Shoes, Hierarchies, Sandals, Ballerinas, Boots, Sandals and Chapels made of rubber, plastic, P.
V. C. And other materials. Apparel Leather garments form a significant segment of the Leather Industry in India. Leather garments production capacity is estimated to be 16 million pieces annually. India produces different types of leather garments I. E. , Jackets, long coats, waist coats/ shirts, pant/shorts, motorbike Jackets, industrial leather garments, leather aprons etc. India is the second largest producer of leather garments, next only to China, which produces 70 million pieces of the total global trade volume of about 120 million pieces.
It is a matter of great pride that Indian leather garments have been making giant strides in the world of fashion. National Institute of Fashion Technology and National Institute of Design lends design support to make continuous fashion statements. These Institutes provides well trained personnel and imaginative designers. Indian’s acknowledged strength is leather tanning and its ability to produce a wide variety of fashion leathers. Indian’s export of Leather Garments increased from US 345. 34 MN in 2007-08 to US 563. 8 million 2012-13, growing at a CRAG of 10. 28% ; Indian’s export of leather garments accounts for a share of 11. 28% in Indian’s total leather trade of SIS$ 4996. 91 million in 2012-13. ; Indian’s position as the third largest global supplier of leather garments is only going to strengthen given the availability of quality raw material coupled with skilled craftsmanship. ; Major brands like AIRMAN, EGAN, FIREBOMBED & FITCH, MARCO POLO, MANGO, COLEMAN, ANDREW MARC, GUESS source Leather Garments from India
Leather Goods & Accessories & Gloves goods production capacity is estimated to be 63 million pieces annually. The different types of Leather Goods and accessories are manufactured in India I. E. , Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels, traveling bags / luggage, Portfolio and similar such items, Hand Bags, shopping bags and similar such items, Wallets, Purses, Pouches, Passport Holders, Credit Card Holders, Diary covers and similar such items, Leather Belts, Caps etc. India also produces Leather Upholstery – Sofa Seat Covers, Car Seat Covers etc.
Most of the units manufacturing leather goods are located in Kola, Achaean, Iambi, Kanata, Bangor and Butchery. Industry is situated in few other clusters also. India is the fifth largest exporter of leather goods and accessories (inclusive of Gloves) in the world. Leather Goods and accessories manufactured in India bear brand names like Coach, Pierre Carding, Yves SST Laurent, Tontine Signer, Geoffrey Been, Harrows, Marks & Spencer, Liz Calibrate, Guess, Next, Tommy Hillier, Kefir, Walruses, Bennie, Undermine, Zelda, Qualities, Shires, SGF, Millers, Series, Waco, Usual and Decathlon.
Leather Gloves: Leather gloves of all categories like fancy/fashion gloves, sports gloves, industrial gloves and other leather gloves is a thrust product among the items of small leather goods being manufactured and exported from India. India is the fourth largest exporter of Leather Gloves to the world. India produces about 52 million pairs of industrial gloves annually. India offers the world the largest technically trained manpower in leather craft at the most competitive costs.
Its association with respected product testing institutions such as START in the UK and PI in Germany ensures the finest quality leather in the manufacturing of gloves. Saddlers & Harness – A Note Harness & Saddlers goods are being manufactured in Kanata for more than last 100 years. The Saddlers manufacturing started in the 19th century at the British Indian Corporation in its Copper Alan branch in Kanata and simultaneously the British Government started the Ordinance Equipment Factory at Kanata to cater to the needs of the Army.
The craft of making saddlers was imparted to the local artisans by the master saddlers brought from the I-J, whose generations now formed the workforce of the present industry. By virtue of Canker’s specialization in vegetable tanned buffalo hides, and due to the presence of trained manpower, this has become the most important centre for manufacture of saddlers goods in India. In fact, Kanata is the only centre in India which produces the harness & saddlers goods. Almost all the units operating in Kanata are 100% export-oriented.
