Partnership to promote innovation and upskilling in Indian leather sector!

Solidaridad Regional Expertise Centre (SREC) and the Council for Leather Exports (CLE)have forged a strategic partnership to further strengthen the performance of the Indian leather industry in domestic and international markets. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed in Delhi today,marks an important milestone for theIndian leather industry. The MoU, effective from 1 January 2024till 31December 2028, initiates a pivotal five-year partnership between SREC, a prominentnot-for-profit organization established in the year 2008, and CLE, operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India

      The MoU outlines the collaboration’s commitment to train 150,000 workers over five years, conduct capacity-building programmes, and buildpartnerships with leading leather institutions and leather businesses in the country

      CLE will support trainings, workshops, engagement with stakeholders, and contribute towards the development and promotion of a Leather Portal for green and circular leather practices.