ENA State 2018-10-12 08:09:12 <p><strong>New Delhi, Oct 12 (KNN) </strong>In a bid to boost leather industry in Tamil Nadu, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has approved 4 projects with a total outlay of Rs 107.33 crore under the Indian Footwear, Leather &amp; Accessories Development Program (IFLADP).</p> <p>According to a Ministry of Commerce and Industry release This move will facilitate up gradation of infrastructure, job creation and environmental sustainability.</p> <p>The projects that have been approved under IFLADP includes upgradation of Tala Trichy Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) at Tiruchi, Pallavaram CETP at Nagalkeni, Chrompet, and SIDCO Phase-I CEPT at Ranipet and Perundurai Leather Industries Eco Security Pvt. Ltd. at Erode.</p> <p>Also, to meet the prescribed pollution control discharge norms, the Leather Technology, Innovation and Environmental Issues sub-scheme under IFLADP provides financial support at 70% of the project cost to leather clusters.</p> <p>This covers establishment, expansion, upgradation of CETPs, developing secure landfills, common recovery units, management of sludge and any other techniques for hazardous waste management.</p> <p>Besides, the central government has also approved a special package for employment generation in leather and footwear sector which involves implementation of Central Sector Scheme - IFLADP with an approved expenditure of Rs 2,600 crore for 2017-20.</p> <p>The scheme aims to develop infrastructure for the leather sector, address environmental concerns specific to the leather sector, facilitate additional investments, generate employment and increase production.</p> <p>With enhanced tax incentives and labor law reforms, the state will attract investment and support economies of scale.</p> 21050 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/dipp-approves-4-projects-to-boost-leather-industry-in-tamil-nadu 2018-10-12 08:09:12 knnindia.co.in