Rs 990.36 cr ILDP scheme to provide employment linked programmes
Updated: Jan 03, 2014 02:45:07pm
New Delhi, Jan 3 (KNN) With the objective of overall development of the leather sector, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Rs 990.36 crore Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP) scheme for implementation during the 12th Plan period, an initiative to provide trained manpower to the industry and assistance to overcome the constraints of infrastructure.
“Six sub-schemes namely Integrated Development of Leather Sector (IDLS), Human Resource Development (HRD), Support to Artisan (STA), Leather Technology Innovation and Environmental Issues (erstwhile upgradation/installation of Infrastructure for Environmental Protection), Mega Leather Cluster and Establishment of Institutional Institutes are being proposed for continuation from the 11th Plan period for implementation under the ILDP during the 12th Plan period with the total outlay of Rs 990.36 crore,” said an official notification.
Around two lakh unemployed persons, existing employees and trainers would be provided placement linked skill development training under the HRD sub-scheme.
The scheme would cover thirty thousand artisans through the common facilitating centre support, marketing linkages, micro finance and by forming Self Help Group for enhancing their skill and income.
It also envisages infrastructure support in the form of mega leather clusters, establishing infrastructure and pilot projects for environment protection, establishment of two new branches of Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) and providing assistance for modernisation and technology upgradation of leather units, it said.
Leather industry holds a prominent place in the Indian economy. It is an employment intensive sector, providing job to about 2.5 million people.
The major production centres for leather and leather products in India are located in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. (KNN/ST)
“Six sub-schemes namely Integrated Development of Leather Sector (IDLS), Human Resource Development (HRD), Support to Artisan (STA), Leather Technology Innovation and Environmental Issues (erstwhile upgradation/installation of Infrastructure for Environmental Protection), Mega Leather Cluster and Establishment of Institutional Institutes are being proposed for continuation from the 11th Plan period for implementation under the ILDP during the 12th Plan period with the total outlay of Rs 990.36 crore,” said an official notification.
Around two lakh unemployed persons, existing employees and trainers would be provided placement linked skill development training under the HRD sub-scheme.
The scheme would cover thirty thousand artisans through the common facilitating centre support, marketing linkages, micro finance and by forming Self Help Group for enhancing their skill and income.
It also envisages infrastructure support in the form of mega leather clusters, establishing infrastructure and pilot projects for environment protection, establishment of two new branches of Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) and providing assistance for modernisation and technology upgradation of leather units, it said.
Leather industry holds a prominent place in the Indian economy. It is an employment intensive sector, providing job to about 2.5 million people.
The major production centres for leather and leather products in India are located in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. (KNN/ST)
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