The initiative of a fully equipped tannery zone is a significant leap forward by Sialkot Tannery Association to modernize the local leather industry in an environment friendly way. Industrialists of Sialkot have already proved to be torch bearers of corporate social responsible for Pakistan by taking the bold initiatives in infrastructure development and social services.

These views were expressed by Deputy Commissioner Sialkot Umer Sher Chattha while addressing a workshop on "Climate Change: Emerging Issues, Adaptation Challenges and Recommendations for Leather Sector in Sialkot" held at Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized by Sialkot Tannery Association and facilitated by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

He said the project of Sialkot Tannery Association in collaboration with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will be a landmark achievement of public-private partnership in Pakistan. After completion this will significantly relieve the local population of the water contamination and other environmental issues as well as introduce further development of leather industry in Sialkot.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019