Hansa Ledermann Press Meet, Hyderabad

HYDERABAD BASED-HANSA LEDERMANN BAGS FIRST PRIZE FOR

"EXCELLENT EXPORT PERFORMANCE DURING 2011-12 IN LEATHER GARMENTS CATEGORY BY COUNCIL OF LEATHER EXPORTS, CHENNAI "

• THE AWARD HIGHLIGHTS THE HIGH POTENTIAL OF ANDHRA PRADESH IN LEATHER INDUSTRY- DESPITE THE GOVERNEMENTS NEGELIGENT TREATMENT TO THE MOST PROMISING AND REVENUE GENERATING LEATHER INDUSTRY.

• AWARD WINNING COMPANY MANAGING DIRECTOR- MR. SYED AFSAR HASAN ADDRESSES THE MEDIA HIGHLIGHTING THE PLIGHT OF LEATHER INDUSTRY OF THE STATE OF ANDHRA.PRADESH

Hansa Lederman-A Noted Company in Leather Industry bagged the First Prize as Excellent Export Performance During 2011-12 In Leather Garments Category By Council Of Leather Exports, Chennai. Mr Syed Afsar Hasan Managing Director-Hansa Leaderman received the award from Dr.D.Purandeshwari-Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Government of India. Mr.Syed Afsar Hasan has been heading the company from past 30 years; the company has been awarded numerous times,International,National and State Goverment for their achievement in Leather Manufacturing & Exports.

Speaking on the occasion of the Press Meet- Mr Syed Afsar -Hasan Chairman and Managing Director HOE Leather Garments Pvt Ltd and Proprietor - Hansa Leaderman said that the present honour & award recognition is a great achievement for Hansa Leaderman, he added that it is- the hard work of its team who have work hard to make this award a possibility. Mr Hasan further added that the present leather industry in the State of Andhra Pradesh is in totally negligent state, he explained that the Leather industry is one of the ancient industries in our country and today it has grown to play a prominent role in Indian economy. This sector is known for its excellent export performance as 8th largest foreign exchange earner in our country.

The composition of leather exports has undergone a structural change during the last 4 decades, from an exporter of raw hides and skins during 1960’s to that of finished leather and leather products in 1990’s and almost entirely (80%) finished products like footwear, garments and leather goods today.

India is the largest live stock holding country in the world with 21% of cattle and buffalo and 11% of sheep and goat population. About 2 billion sq.ft of leather is being produced annually in our country with our own raw material base. The industry’s annual production capacity is estimated to be over US $ 7 billion in terms of value,
With the implementation of various industrial developmental programmes as well m export promotional activities taken up by Government of India, the Indian leather industry is aimed at expanding its production base to keep pace with the booming exports. Keeping in view, the largest livestock^population, dedicated support of allied industries, greatest strengths of skilful and intelligent labour force, strongest technological back up, the past performance and inherent strengths of Indian leather industry, it was estimated that the exports will touch US $ 7 billion by the year 2014.

The significant factor is that about 2.5 million people, mostly women and poor with barely elementary educational qualifications are comfortably employed in leather industry today. In tune with the' rise in exports, the employment opportunities will improve, and it is expected that this, sector, will provide employment .for another one million people by the year 2014.

LEATHER INDUSTRY IN ANDHRA PRADESH:
.The state of Andhra Pradesh is bestowed with rich livestock population which accounts for almost 10% of the Indian livestock estimates.

Almost 90% of the raw hides and skins available in the state are being sold out to other states, as the prevailing situation is not congenial for the growth of this industry.to

Effluent treatment is a nightmare to the tanners. Setting up of a suitable effluent treatment plant.is a difficult task to small scale sector in view of the following reasons.

1. Difficulties involved in adaptation of suitable technology,
2. Sudden and unpredictable variations in quality and quantity of effluents
discharged., "
3. Huge capital investment,
4. High operational and maintenance costs,
5. Risk involved in solid waste disposal,
6. Problems faced in complying with the parameters set by pollution control board