Agra Shoe Industry Protests BIS Certification, Fears Impact on Livelihoods
Introduction: The centuries-old leather shoe industry in Agra, India, is facing a significant challenge as shoe factories go on a warpath to protest the mandatory imposition of BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification. Handmade shoe manufacturers argue that the certification is not feasible for their small and cottage industry units, and its enforcement could threaten […]
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