Despite the fact that Kashmir consumes mutton in large quantities, the leather industry has largely failed to grow due to shortage of leather processing units. The hide dealers complain lack of proper infrastructure and interest among youth for this ‘stagnant’ industry. The demand for the hides has also considerably decreased forcing traders to sell hides at throw away prices. As per official estimates, around five million animals like sheep, goats and cattle are consumed annually in J&K leaving the state with ample raw material for the leather industry in the…
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