The actions can be categorized under the following broad heads: Policy-level actions Address all policy and regulatory uncertainties Enable easy access to inputs and raw materials Integrate sustainability as a key component of the leather sector (DIPP, Ministry of ‘package’ Commerce) Strengthen and modernize pollution mitigation infrastructure Explore PPPs for O&M of CETP and its network Availability of necessary support from the State government especially in terms of healthcare support and grievance redress Technology specific actions Make clean technology options (e.g. water-less chrome tanning and ZLD) accessible, especially for SMEs Capacity building of small tanneries on low-cost solutions, judicious use of chemicals and alternatives (e.g., enzymes), leveraging the Zero-Effect Zero-Defect (ZED) programme Industry-led actions Discussions around development of industry-led benchmarks/standards (market-based incentives) Enforcement of of Conduct’ by Industry Association for members (small and large) ‘Code Trust-building and greater cooperation between SPCB and Industry Associations
The actions can be categorized under the following broad heads: Policy-level actions Address all policy and regulatory uncertainties Enable easy access to inputs and raw materials Integrate sustainability as a key component of the leather sector ‘package’ (DIPP, Ministry of Commerce) Strengthen and modernize pollution mitigation infrastructure Explore PPPs for O&M of CETP and its network Availability of necessary support from the State government especially in terms of healthcare support and grievance redress Technology specific actions Make clean technology options (e.g. water-less chrome tanning and ZLD) accessible, especially for SMEs Capacity building of small tanneries on low-cost solutions, judicious use of chemicals and alternatives (e.g., enzymes), leveraging the Zero-Effect Zero-Defect (ZED) programme Industry-led actions Discussions around development of industry-led benchmarks/standards (market-based incentives) Enforcement of ‘Code of Conduct’ by Industry Association for members (small and large) Trust-building and greater cooperation between SPCB and Industry Associations
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