MOCHI SWABHIMAAN INITIATIVE

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Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has announced the launch of Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative.

About the Initiative

• It is a nationwide effort in which Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) will support the cobbler community who provide leather-based services, with CSR funds ensuring that they work in a dignified manner.
• The aim of the Initiative is to bring respect to their skills by giving them better working environment in the form of kiosks/umbrellas.

Leather Sector in India

• India accounts for about 13% of the world’s leather production.
• The leather and leather products industry contribute less than 1% to India’s GDP and Footwear industry contributes about 2% to India’s GDP.
• The sector employees over 2.5 million people and has potential to create 2 million jobs in the next 5 years.
• Government of India has allowed 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector and rationalized export duty on raw and semi-finished leather.

About Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC)

• It is an NSDC approved non-profit organization dedicated to meet the demand for skilled workforce in the leather industry in India.
• It aims to facilitate a skilled ecosystem in the leather industry through capacity building for high productivity and compliance with global standards.
• Set up in 2012, LSSC works with a host of members from the industry, government organizations, the academia, the training partners and the assessment partners.