Indian government single-handedly killed leather industry in the country. In my city, i have heard tales how the leather industry was one of the leading exporters (from our city) and they were a big employment generator until the last few years but since 2014, that has flipped upside down.
raw skin hides which would cost a farmer like $50 10 years ago now fetch them no more than a few bucks because there is no demand for it.
vegan leather is BS appealing to the government policy of pushing away from meats (BS bovine slaughter ban among others)
raw skin hides which would cost a farmer like $50 10 years ago now fetch them no more than a few bucks because there is no demand for it.
vegan leather is BS appealing to the government policy of pushing away from meats (BS bovine slaughter ban among others)