Adviser for Industry Affairs, Adilur Rahman Khan, announced that the Ministry of Industries, in collaboration with other government bodies, has initiated efforts to modernize the leather industry. These include environmental infrastructure development, capacity building for certification, and technical support.

“To enhance skill development, a training and design center is being established in the Tannery Estate,” he said. “Adopting new technologies, modernizing production processes, and ensuring environmental compliance are crucial for improving global competitiveness in this sector.”