Some of the country’s top leather and footwear manufactures have evinced keen interest in setting up ventures in Punjab.A delegation of the manufactures, accompanied by representatives of the council for leather Exports, met Invest Punjab CEO Rjat Aggarwal in New Delhi, He said.
Aggarwal assured them of full support for setting up leather, footwear and accessories units.
CM Amarinder Singh had already asked the industries department to explore the feasibility of setting up a special purpose vehicle at Jalandhar under the centre’ Mega Leather Cluster scheme, whixh would help the leader manufactures by providing infrastructure, besides other incentives.
Aggarwal said is offering lower power tariff at the rate of Rs 5 per unit with 100 per cent exemption on electricity duty. Along with 100 per cent exemption of stamp duty and property.
