As part of State government’s endeavour to expedite major industrial infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh, Principal Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department (IIDD), Dr Surya Pratap Singh inspected the project site of Mega leather Cluster at Sandila Industrial Area in Hardoi district.
Managing Director, Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC), Manoj Singh and senior officials of UPSIDC were also present. UPSIDC is the nodal agency for implementation of this green field project. With an investment of around Rs 2000 crores, Mega leather Cluster (MlC) is expected to create 10,000 fresh jobs.
Dr Singh said: “Uttar Pradesh has added advantage in leather processing sector as the State already has traditionally strong pockets of leather industry. Establishment of Mega leather Cluster at Sandila will go a long way in leveraging this inherent lead by providing world-class facilities and advance technology to leather industrialists.”
“All hurdles should be resolved on priority for expediting the implementation of this MlC as it will benefit not only the existing leather processing units but will also generate new employment,” he said. Sandila Mega leather Cluster (MlC) will be developed by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) at an estimated cost of Rs 400 crores on 162 acres of land. Once the environment clearance is obtained, the SPV will start the development of infrastructure of MlC. Under the Government of India scheme for leather clusters, Central government will make a contribution of Rs 125 crores towards project development.
Sandila Industrial area is spread over 1820 acres. UPSIDC has developed the basic infrastructure including roads, power network, water supply and sewage, etc.