Abstract:
The Village Leather Industry is one of the oldest traditional industry in
the country as well as it is an important activity in KVI sector as it provides
considerable employment to the weaker section ,mainly SC,ST and minority
communities by extending technical ,marketing and financial support .Use
of footwear was till recently restricted to the cities and urban areas. But now
the use of footwear has become as essential for the rural population also.
With the increase in the population the demand for the footwear is also
increasing . The gents ladies and attractive children foot wears are high in
demand/. There is a good scope for the export of quality products.