Question : BAN ON IMPORT OF LEATHER BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES

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(a) whether some foreign countries have banned the import of leather from India; (

(b) if so, the names of such countries and the reasons therefor; (

(c) the estimated loss to the Government and Indian Leather Industry as a result thereof; and (

(d) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to make up this loss?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI OMAR ABDULLAH)

(a) : No, Sir.

( b ) to ( d ) :Does not arise.