Conclusion The leather sector contributes substantially to the industrialization process of the country as well as export earnings. The sector is passing through a transition period currently. Creation of new products with markets has become imperative in view of the global compulsion. Tannery industry is considered to be a major source of pollutant and tannery wastewater in particular, is a potential environmental concern.
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