Modi governments’ cattle slaughter ban, is effecting $13 billion leather industry alongside jeopardising the livelihood of 3.5 crore people across India.The government said the order was aimed at “preventing uncontrolled and unregulated animal trade”.
Brands like Gucci, Zara, Marks & Spencer, Prada, Hugo Boss and Armani, have begun contacting their Indian suppliers asking them whether they would be able to deliver their commitments on supplying footwear, handbags, jackets, belts and other products.
Whilst, West Bengal and kerela termed the notification as null & void as they might see big brands flee Kolkatta. Big brands import finished hide from Kolkata, where special types of hides that suit the need of the fashion industry of Europe and the US are processed.
Over 200 tanneries that export around 60,000 tonnes of finished leather are facing closure, lest they export inferior skin from South Africa, the cost of production will jump by many folds.
