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Harnessing the Potential of Tannery Industries to Drive Rural Employment and Economic Stability: A Study in Ranipet District Tamil Nadu

Author(s) Ms. M. Madhubala, Dr. P. Chennakrishnan
Country India
Abstract The leather and tannery industry in Ranipet District, Tamil Nadu, holds immense potential for driving rural employment and economic development in India. As a major cluster of leather processing units, Ranipet serves as a significant contributor to both domestic and international markets. This study explores the socio-economic impact of the tannery sector on rural communities, focusing on employment trends, skill development, and environmental sustainability. Through a critical evaluation of industry practices and policy frameworks, the research identifies key challenges such as informal labor, inadequate training, poor working conditions, environmental degradation, and infrastructural deficits that hinder the sector’s inclusive growth potential. The study segments the tannery value chain to highlight areas with high labor intensity and opportunities for rural participation, particularly among unskilled workers and women. It also assesses the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), ancillary industries, and the broader socio-economic linkages that contribute to rural livelihoods. The findings emphasize the need for a multi-pronged strategy that includes skill development programs, formalization of employment, adoption of cleaner technologies, financial support for SMEs, and targeted infrastructure improvements.
This paper recommends policy interventions aimed at aligning industrial expansion with rural development goals. The Ranipet tannery cluster, if strategically leveraged, can serve as a model for sustainable rural industrialization in developing economies. By promoting ethical labor practices and environmental responsibility, the leather sector can significantly contribute to inclusive growth, reduce rural-urban migration, and strengthen economic resilience in marginalized communities.
Keywords Leather industry, Tannery sector, Rural employment, Economic development, Ranipet District, Skill development, Informal labor, Environmental sustainability, Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Industrial policy, Cleaner technologies, Rural industrialization, Socio-economic impact, Inclusive growth, Rural livelihoods, Environmental management, Labor conditions, Rural-urban migration, Sustainable development.
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-06
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.46701
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9pzwt
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