{"id":6222,"date":"2024-06-14T02:26:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T02:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=6222"},"modified":"2024-06-14T02:26:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T02:26:59","slug":"maharashtra-granted-approval-for-mega-leather-footwear-and-accessories-cluster-park-in-raigad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/maharashtra-granted-approval-for-mega-leather-footwear-and-accessories-cluster-park-in-raigad\/","title":{"rendered":"Maharashtra granted approval for mega leather footwear and accessories cluster park in Raigad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Department for Promotion of  and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has granted Maharashtra an in-principalapprovalto establish a MegaLeatherFootwear and AccessoriesCluster Parkin Ratwad, located in the Raigad district in Konkan. <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n      <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>               <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> The allocation of grants for such a cluster signifies Maharashtras growing strength in the sector and would further revolutionize the state&#8217;s leather sector, enabling the state to take a leading position infootwearand apparel exports, said an industries department release.<\/p>\n<p>The Mega Leather Footwear andAccessoriesCluster Park measuring 151 acres is expected to serve as a hub for the leather industry collaboration, innovation, and <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/growth\">Growth<\/a> by integrating manufacturers, suppliers, designers, and artisans.<\/p>\n<p>Maharashtra currently ranks 8th among largest producer and exporter of leather goods in the country. The <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/jawaharlal-nehru\">Jawaharlal Nehru<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/port-trust\">Port Trust<\/a> (JNPT) alone contributes to 21% of the nation&#8217;s leather exports, highlighting the state&#8217;s crucial role in the industry. The labor-intensive nature of the leather industry and its substantial multiplier effect makes it a <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/catalyst\">Catalyst<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/employment\">EMPLOYMENT<\/a> generation, with a focus on benefiting the weaker sections of <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/society-notes-for-state-psc-exams\">Society<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment of the Mega Leather Footwear and Accessories Cluster Park in Raigad will mark a milestone in Maharashtra&#8217;s economic growth trajectory.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme &#8216;Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)&#8217; has financial outlay of INR 1700 crore until March 31, 2026. As a sub-scheme of IFLDP, the &#8216;Mega Leather Footwear and Accessories Cluster Development&#8217; (MLFACD) scheme aims to develop Leather Industries clusters to integrate forward and backward linkages and capitalize on economies of scale.<\/p>\n<p>The MIDC is collaborating with Council of Leather Export (CLE) and Leather Industry development Corporation Maharashtra (LIDCOM) in the state to conduct the market research and stakeholder outreach for leather cluster development. Key highlights of the leather cluster include its proximity to Dighi Port, ample access to power, water and CETP <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/infrastructure\">Infrastructure<\/a> and an existing industrial ecosystem. In addition, a <a href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/logistics\">Logistics<\/a> park is also proposed near the site which will enable strong connectivity linkages and quicker fulfillment times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department for Promotion of and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has granted Maharashtra an in-principalapprovalto establish a MegaLeatherFootwear and AccessoriesCluster Parkin Ratwad, located in the Raigad district in Konkan. 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