<h1>India Launches Leather Development Programme with Rs. 912.67 Crore Budget Focusing on Training, Infrastructure, and Environmental Initiatives.</h1> The Indian government has launched the Indian Leather Development Programme with a budget of Rs. 912.67 crore for the XI Plan Period, focusing on infrastructure, human resource development, investment promotion, and environmental issues. Three new institutes for leather education will be established in Chennai, Rohtak, and Kolkata. A Rs. 60 crore HRD mission aims to train rural workers, with a 75% placement target. The 'Support to Artisan' scheme allocates Rs. 40 crore for artisan support, while Rs. 10 crore is set for Saddlery Development. Environmental initiatives receive Rs. 200 crore, and a Leather Tanning Complex is planned in Nellore. The IDLS scheme has been revised to enhance investment and modernization.