A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA) and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The Memorandum of Understanding seeks to promote cooperative efforts in the leather industry and cultivate an atmosphere that is favorable to the expansion of the leather industry. The establishment of the ICC Leather Committee, which will seek to advance the vibrant sector, was also announced at the conference. the establishment of the ICC Expert Committee on Leather, which will carry out diligent initiatives to protect the interests of the Indian leather industry. The group will organize foreign delegations and create a positive ecology for the industry shortly.

“This partnership aims to create a vibrant forum through policy advocacy, promote economic cooperation, and organize events that benefit our members and the leather product industry at large,” said Md. Azhar, Senior Vice President of ILPA.

With the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, members of ILPA will have access to the 15 international chapters of ICC for marketing and exporting their goods, according to Mr. Ameya Prabhu, President of ICC.

The event was informed about the subtleties of sustainable practices in the leather sector by Shri Anurag Srivastav, who currently serves as Partner Industry Promotion for PwC after serving as an Indian Administrative Officer in West Bengal.

The Memorandum of Understanding between the ICC and ILPA will offer a wide platform for networking and trust building among all stakeholders, according to Mr Naresh Juneja, Chairman of the ICC National Expert Committee on Leather. With the help of this agreement, cooperative projects in the leather industry will be made easier, and the economy’s business climate will be more favorable for expansion and growth.

Senior officials from SME SBI, MSME DFO, the Government of India, scientists from CLRI, and stakeholders in the leather industry were present at the conference in good numbers.

Priyanka Dutta