Telangana government to set up CFC in Gachibowli, tanneries in Karimnagar to bolster leather industry

The Telangana government announced plans to establish a Center for Collaboration (CFC) in the Gachibowli area of Hyderabad, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s leather and footwear sector. The CFC will provide design assistance, product development support and branding services to small and medium enterprises that are looking to move beyond basic manufacturing. Officials said the facility will bring together designers, technologists and market analysts under one roof, helping local firms adopt contemporary trends and meet the quality standards required for national and international buyers.

In a related development, the government approved the creation of a cluster of eco‑friendly tanneries in the Choppadandi mandal of Karimnagar district. Minister Sridhar Babu, speaking after a review meeting with officials from the Telangana Government Leather Industry Promotion Council (TGLIPC), said the new units will incorporate water‑recycling systems, low‑chemical processing techniques and waste‑management protocols that meet environmental norms. The project is projected to create around 1,000 direct jobs and stimulate ancillary activities such as stitching, packaging and logistics in the surrounding rural areas.

The combined initiatives are expected to boost Telangana’s share in the national leather export market, which has been dominated by a few traditional hubs. By improving design capabilities and ensuring sustainable production, the state hopes to attract higher‑value orders and reduce dependence on low‑margin commodity leather. Industry observers note that the success of the CFC and the green tanneries will depend on the availability of skilled labor, access to credit and the ability of the government to maintain consistent policy support over the long term.