Indian government fast-tracks Sandila leather zone

11/10/2013

The Indian government is to expedite work at its Sandila leather cluster in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The new zone is expected to be complete by mid-2015, several months ahead of schedule.

Costing approximately Rs4 billion ($65.4 million), the cluster will cover around 4,047 square-metres, with around 50% devoted to small- and medium-sized leather companies. The site is expected to generate employment for more than 10,000 people.