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High hopes for Krishnapatnam leather zone

02/08/2012

A new leather complex in Krishnapatnam, India, is expected to contribute to a significant rise in leather and leathergoods exports, and to provide much-needed employment and skills for young people in the region.

The cluster, which is being built by the Leather Industries Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (LIDCAP) in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC), will cover 412 acres of land. It will offer modern facilities and a fully functioning effluent treatment plant.

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