Question

Tamil Nadu has _____ of tanning factories in India.
a) $40\%$
b) $50\%$
c) $60\%$
d) $70\%$

Answer 1

Hint: The process of tanning is related to the leather industry. It involves the process of treating the skins and hides of animals. Indian leather industry contributes $12.93\%$ into world production of leather.

Complete answer:
Tamil Nadu is a major centre of leather production in India. The state has $70\%$ of tanning factories in India. The state accounts for $6\%$ of world supply in finished leather. Around $36\%$ of India’s leather production happens in Vellore district consisting of Ambur, Pernambut, Ranipet and Vaniyambadi clusters.
Leather industry in Tamil Nadu takes care of the environment too. All tanneries and plants are connected to Effluent Treatment Plants and Common Effluent Treatment Plants. The plants have also implemented zero liquid discharge by adopting reverse osmosis technology. Presently there are 764 operational tanneries in the state.
The leather industry in Tamil Nadu is a major employment generator and is boosting gender equality in the region. $80\%$ of the workforce in these industries in women and especially women from weaker backgrounds.
Therefore, the correct answer is option, ‘(D) $70\%$’.

Note: The cities of Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet, Vaniyambadi, Vellore, Pernambut, Trichy, Dindigul and Erode are major leather producing regions in the state of Tamil Nadu. One must also note that India is the second largest producer of footwear in the world. The leather industry is flourishing in India due to the presence of 20% of the world's cattle and skilled manpower.