In an initiative aimed at empowering women in the leather industry, Solidaridad and the Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) have formalised a significant partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by Mukhtarul Amin, Chairman of LSSC and Monika Khanna, Country Manager, Solidaridad-India. Sanjay Kumar, Executive Director, LSSC was also present. Amin informed that this agreement marks a pivotal moment for the leather sector, promising to deliver substantial benefits to women workers and drive forward the vision of a more inclusive and sustainable industry. The agreement promises to bring transformative changes to skill-based training for women workers, particularly those working from home in the Kanpur-Unnao leather cluster.
Women work force in the leather industry currently face numerous challenges. Many of these women work in informal settings with limited access to formal training or resources. They often deal with poor working conditions, low wages, and a lack of job security. Their roles are frequently undervalued and they have minimal opportunities for advancement. This situation not only hampers their economic potential but also affects their overall well-being. The MoU is set to benefit numerous home-based women workers by providing them with specialised training and resources. This initiative is designed to enhance their skills, improve their productivity, and offer better economic opportunities. By focusing on skill development, the programme aims to uplift these women from informal, low-wage positions to more skilled and higher-paying roles within the industry.
The primary objective of this center is to provide training to women in the leather industry, enhance their skills, and empower them to become Independent. The center is equipped with modern machinery, supplemented by better working conditions.
