JIH CHENNAI MEELAD LECTURES ON 16,17 & 18 DEC 2016

JIH Chennai Meeladun Nabi lectures will be held on 16,17 and 18 December 2016 at Islamic Information Centre, IFT, Perambur, as per programme given below:

1      Friday, 16 December 2016, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

Speakers:

1. Janab T. Azeez Luthfullah

2. Janab V.S. Mohammed Ameen

Janab K. Jalaluddin will preside over the meeting.

2     Saturday, 17 December 2016, 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

Speakers:

1. Dr. K.V.S. Habeeb Mohammed, M.B.B.S., D.C.H.  
2. Janab S.N. Sikandar

     

3      Sunday, 18 December 2016, 10.30 am to 1.00 pm.

Speakers:

1. Janab Shahul Hameed

2. Dr. M.M. Salahuddin, M.B.B.S.,M.Ch.

3. Maulvi Nooh Mahzari

The above speakers will deliver their lectures on different aspects of Prophet Mohammed (sal-am)

JIH invites all to participate in the Meelad-un-Nabi lectures. 

Sanghaman Co-operative Society comes to Chennai

The Kerala based co-operative society by name “Sanghamam Multi State Co-operative Credit Society” has proposal to open its branch in Chennai as it has done in some other places in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Kerala. At a meeting held on Saturday, 10^th December 2016 at 6.15 pm at IFT hall at Perambur in Chennai some of its directors explained in detail how this Society functions. The hall was full with interested people. 

The main objective of the Society is to enhance the financial uplift and overall development of the downtrodden through micro finance. It helps people in promoting small scale business. One can become its member by buying its shares. It accepts interest free investments and provides security and safe returns, it says in its pamphlet.  

Sanghamam’s head office address:

Sanghamam Multi State Co-operative Credit Society Ltd.,

I.S.T. Building 10/529, Oasis Compound, Kozhikode-673 001, Kerala

Email address: sanghamammsccs@gmail.com

Some of the photos of the meeting:

AIADMK supremo Miss J. Jayalalithaa bids adieu

Miss J. Jayalalithaa, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, who breathed her last at 11.30 pm on Monday night, 5^th December 2016, at Apollo Hospitals at the age of 68 was undoubtedly a darling of the masses. She was affectionately called Amma by one and all. Her passing away is a great loss to the country particularly to Tamil Nadu. She was a revolutionary woman leader – Puratchi Thalaivi – in the real sense. She was in the hospital for 75 days getting best possible treatment from Indian and overseas doctors. But her fate decided otherwise.

Her body has been brought and kept at Rajaji Hall in Chennai to enable people to pay their last respects to the departed soul. Her funeral is to take place on the Marina Beach near the MGR  Samadhi.

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has rightly described her as “a source of inspiration” because of her connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women and marginalised people” after expressing his deep sadness over her demise. He has also said her passing away has left “a huge void in Indian politics”. The President and Vice President of India and many other national and state political leaders have paid rich tributes to her.

Mr. O. Panneerselvam has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu by Governor Mr. Vidyasagar Rao in a brief ceremony held at Raj Bhavan.

Miss J. Jayalalithaa  was one of the best leaders and administrators of the country, the likes of whom are rare. Her perfect strategies and manoeuvres kept her party leaders united. She was a highly successful, very bold and powerful party supremo. She enjoyed unimaginable public support because of her people friendly schemes. She got what she desired and achieved what she wanted in her life with determination and belief in God. She can be compared with only herself. She is no more now.

May her soul rest in peace.

A rejoinder to Mrs. Nikhath Fathima

A rejoinder to Mrs. Nikhath Fathima who quit Muslim Personal Law Board

 V.M. Khaleelur Rahman

Mrs. Nikhath Fathima’s resignation from the Muslim Personal Law Board (MPLB) is at a wrong time and it is not going to bring any benefit to anybody. She should have been in the Board expressing her stand and co-operating with it as Islamic scholars belonging to different schools of thought are doing. She should have asked the Board to popularise the Quranic procedure for divorce in case husband and wife cannot live together despite best efforts. It is said that the kingdom of God is shaken when this ugly word talaq is pronounced. In Islam marriage is a sacred contract which is meant for life long period. In pious Muslim families one cannot even utter this word.

Mrs. Nikhath says “the board represents various sections of Muslims including Ahle Hadees and Shias, both of which do not recognise instant triple talaq, why are their views not being accepted ?”. The well-known fact is that all the four recognised schools of thought – Hanafi, Shafi, Maliki and Hambali – do not say that instant triple talaq is invalid. No Mufti belonging to any of these schools, however powerful he may be, can alter it. There is no authority to change the Sharia laws. One cannot amend them according to ones whims and fancies. According to the above mentioned four schools of thought who are in an overwhelming majority, when this word is pronounced thrice talaq occurs and is considered as three talaq. Even Mrs. Nikhath says, “in exceptional circumstances such as when the wife is suffering long term abuse but does not have the guts to break away, instant talaq can be a boon.” There is need for mutual understanding, flexibility and co-operation in a partnership to make things go on without disturbances and be happy. Arrogance never pays but lands in troubles. We must have guts to tolerate and not break away. There is no heart which cannot be won. 

The urgent need of the hour is to make the Muslim community realise the importance of giving higher education for their boys and girls along with religious education to enable them to lead a happy and peaceful life giving no room for things like anger, pride, ego, etc.

As far as Mrs. Nikhath’s demand for allowing women in mosques is concerned, of course wherever possible and wherever facilities are available, they are invited on certain occasions for lectures and other educational programmes. It is not that Muslim women are prohibited in mosques. Nobody says that they have no right to enter the mosques. The fact is that they are praying at home and are encouraged to do so as they are exempted from coming to the mosque. They are happy with this system. 

Her further remarks that “some of the Board members run businesses where 70% of the workforce is women. They don’t mind women going out of their homes to work but will not allow them in the mosque. Why? Because they will start reading the Quran and learn of their rights under Islam” have no takers. I need not explain about it as everyone knows that they are not based on facts. 

Yes, Muslim women should be empowered educationally and economically particularly in the present highly materialistic world to protect their dignity and lead a happy and respectable life without being at the mercy of others. Please go through the article in the following blog:

http://vmkhaleelurrahman.blogspot.in/2013/12/a-debate-on-modern-education-for-girls.html

The present stand of the Jamat-e-Islami, Ahle Hadees and Shias in firmly backing the Muslim Personal Law Board is the right decision backed by the entire Indian Muslim community. There is no point in demanding what is not possible. Unity is strength.

Chennai Leather Market - December 2016

CHENNAI LEATHER MARKET

V.M. Khaleelur Rahman

Chennai leather market is very dull and the transactions that took place after the ban on the old notes of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 denominations are very limited. This is the case not only here in Chennai but throughout the country. Undoubtedly the leather industry is feeling the heat of the demonetisation. Industrialists say that it has affected the leather industry badly. They are not able to arrange money for the purchase of raw materials, payment of weekly wages, lorry freights and other daily expenses. The fact is that the well intended but ill planned ban is facing implementation problems.

Mr. M. Rafeeque Ahmed, Chairman, Council for Leather Exports has said that the government should relax the cash withdrawal limit from accounts as this is accounted for and can be captured by the Income Tax Department. He has further said that demonetisation is a good idea but it is not being implemented without affecting the public and trading community.

Mr. Faiyaz Ahmed, Honorary Secretary, Ambur Tanners Association, has said that “non-availability of new currencies is the main problem and that even the routine banking works such as cheque clearance and electronic transfer of money are affected as bank officials are busy with cash exchange”.

Mr. N. Sundar, District Secretary of North Arcot District Tannery Workers Union, has said that about  1.5 lakh workers employed in leather and footwear industries in and around Ambur are unable to get cash for urgent needs and are running around for money”.

There are reports that the leather industry in places like Agra, Kanpur and Delhi are in a difficult situation because of the cash crunch.

QUOTATIONS OF TANNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

TANNED GOAT SKINS

Grain Selection

4/7 sq. ft. Run Rs.75 and V/IF/LIF combined Rs.58

5/8 sq. ft. Run Rs.80 and V/IF/LIF combined Rs.65

Suede Selection:

3/6 sq. ft. All Suede Rs.46 per sq. ft.

5/8 sq. ft. All Suede Rs.49 per sq. ft.

Lining Selection

5/7 sq. ft. Better Lining Rs.43 per sq. ft.

Heel Grip:

4/6 sq. ft. Rs.28 per sq. ft.

5/8 sq. ft. Rs.30 per sq. ft.

Mesh:

4/7 sq. ft. Rs.27 per sq. ft.

Rejection:

4 sq. ft. and up Rs.20 per sq. ft.

Langda:

3 sq. ft. and up Rs. 15 per sq. ft.

EXPORT OFFERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

F/C sheep leather

All Suede 4/7 sq. ft. JY 200 and 5/7 sq. ft. JY 210 per sq. ft. C&F

Rejection Suede 4/7 sq. ft. JY 105 and 5/7 sq. ft. JY 115 per sq. ft. C&F

                                      S/C OR F/C GOAT LEATHERS

Material	Size/sq. ft.	Substance	Selection	Price US$ per sq. ft. C&F
Goat upper leather	4/7	0.6/0.8 mm	ABC/DE	2.00/1.50
Goat milled leather	4/7	0.6/0.8 mm	TR-1/TR-2/TR-3	1.60/1.50/1.40
Goat suede leather	4/7 5/8	0.6/0.8 mm 0.6/0.8 mm	All Suede	1.90 2.00
Goat lining leather	4/7	0.5/0.7 mm	TR-1/2/3 combined	1.50
	6/9	0.6/0.8 mm	TR-1/2/3 Combined	1.60

                                                       

                                   F/C SHEEP LEATHERS

Material	Size/sq.ft.	Substance	Selection	Price US$ per sq. ft. C&F
Sheep Cabretta leather	4/7	0.6/0.8 mm	ABC	2.00
Sheep Cabretta leather	6/9	0.8/1.00 mm	ABC	2.10
Sheep lining leather	4/7 5/9	0.5/0.7 mm 0.6/0.8 mm	TR-1/2/3 TR-1/2/3	1.50 1.60

There is very little demand for sheep leathers. Tanners who are doing this item are the worst sufferers.

(Writer’s e-mail id: vmk1234@yahoo.com)

Nikhath Fathima quits Muslim Personal Law Board

http://scroll.in/article/822580/womens-activist-nikhath-fathima-explains-why-she-quit-muslim-personal-law-board

Women's activist Nikhath Fathima explains why she quit Muslim personal law board

The member of the board's Chennai chapter resigned as a result of differences on triple talaq.

By Jyoti Punwani

Soon after she was made a member of the Chennai branch of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board in 2013, Nikhath Fathima started state-level coordination programmes with existing members. Coming from different professions and sects, speaking different languages – Tamil or Urdu – most of these men and women had never met one another. Thanks to her, they started sitting together to plan the activities of the board. These included talks by the board’s secretary, Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, on women’s rights under Islam and the need for education for women.

Last week, Fathima resigned as a result of differences with the board on triple talaq – whereby a husband can unilaterally divorce his wife just by pronouncing the word talaq thrice.

A number of petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court by Muslim divorcees and organisations challenging the constitutional validity of triple talaq. In October, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre filed an affidavit in the court seeking a ban on triple talaq, saying it “cannot be regarded as an essential or integral part of the religion”. The Muslim law board has, in turn, filed an affidavit supporting the practice.

Instant talaq and halala 

“The Quran has a definite procedure for talaq that requires mediation, followed by a single pronouncement of talaq, which allows you to reconcile. Even if you utter talaq three times, it must be treated as a single pronouncement, and the couple can marry again, even after two or three years,” said Fathima “There is no need for halala (the practice where if a man wants his divorced wife back, she must first marry another man, consummate the marriage and be divorced by him). In North India, the practice of halala has become rampant and has led to the exploitation of women. No way can you use religion to justify it, nowhere in the Quran is halala mentioned. Why is the board facilitating something that is wrong?”

In the south though, she added, triple talaq and halala are not as widespread because Muslims there are educated. “They read the Quran,” she said. “Also, jamaats such as the Jamaat-e-Islami and Ahle Hadees are very active, and both are very progressive on women’s issues.”

Fathima follows the Ahle Hadees school that holds a pronouncement of triple talaq equivalent to a single pronouncement, thereby giving the couple an opportunity to get back together.

“The board represents various sections of Muslims, including the Ahle Hadees and Shias, both of which do not recognise instant triple talaq,” she said. “Why are their views not being accepted?”

Board members quote​ the Prophet’s companion​, the Caliph Umar, to justify triple talaq. Umar had made the pronouncing of triple talaq irrevocable, but as a warning to men making the pronouncement recklessly, divorcing their wives and then remarrying them. He had simultaneously prescribed lashes for any man who pronounced triple talaq.

“Who’s giving the lashes today?” asked Fathima “If you endorse the validity of instant triple talaq on the basis of what Caliph Umar said, why are you not endorsing the punishment he gave too? I’m not comfortable with this attitude. My conscience does not allow me to continue in the board.”

Fathima, however, feels instant talaq should not be completely done away with. “In exceptional circumstances, such as when the wife is suffering long-term abuse but does not have the guts to break away, instant talaq can be a boon.”

Need for reform

She explained that the Muslim law board’s rigidity on triple talaq arose out of fear of “appeasing the BJP”. Party president Amit Shah had said in an election speech in Uttar Pradesh on November 8 that the BJP was not afraid of doing away with triple talaq. According to Fathima, the board feels that opening the door to reform would mean facilitating a BJP-imposed Uniform Civil Code – a common set of laws governing marriage, divorce, succession and adoption that would replace the various religious personal laws.

She asked, “But should the fear of a Uniform Civil Code mean there should be no reform? Even if some practices are being carried on in the name of tradition, it’s time to change them.”

Fathima is opposed to a Uniform Civil Code, which she believes goes against the secular character of the state, guaranteed by the Constitution. But according to her, a Uniform Civil Code has always been part of the BJP’s goals. “It’s not a hidden agenda that will come to light only if the board brings in reform in personal law,” she said. “The BJP will try to enact a Uniform Civil Code anyway. It’s the secular voice that must cry out against the government’s attempt to use its powers to bring in a non-secular state.”

Fathima feels that such a code will be difficult to enact, given the diversity in practices among Hindus, as well as Adivasis, some of whom allow polygamy.

Fathima is a well-known activist in Chennai, and is a former co-chair of the AHI Academy for Women and president of the alumni association of the Sacred Heart Church Park School, which has Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitaa and former Congress minister Jayanti Natarajan as members. “I come from a school where independent thought was encouraged,” she said. “My mother worked alongside my father, who was a mining engineer. I have studied Islamic jurisprudence and can assert that triple talaq is not part of it.”

Fathima said she believed women had the right to pray in mosques. While the Ahle Hadees recognises this right, other sects that are also part of the Muslim law board do not. Some of them, she pointed out, run businesses where 70% of the workforce is women. “They don’t mind women going out of their homes to work, but will not allow them in the mosque. Why? Because they will start reading the Quran and learn of their rights under Islam,” she added.

Prophet Mohammed’s wives, she pointed out, were all independent women – one was an entrepreneur, the other an activist. “It’s very simple, we should just follow the Prophet’s example,” she said. “That’s what the Ahle Hadees does.’’

Fathima’s stand on women’s rights was known to the Muslim law board when they recommended her name in August 2013. “I said yes because I thought I could work as a mediator on women’s issues between Muslim women and religious bodies.” she said. “I also wanted them to be proactive on women’s issues.”

She called her stint with the board’s Tamil Nadu chapter a great experience, praising the other members as a “bunch of sincere workers”.

While the board has not yet accepted her resignation, the Jamaat-e-Islami is urging her to stay on and fight from within. Despite their progressive stand on women, both the Jamaat-e-Islami and Ahle Hadees, however, are firmly backing the board today. Fathima said their stand was a bid to “show that the community is united against a Uniform Civil Code”.

However, she said she could no longer let her name be associated with an organisation that endorses triple talaq. “The Uniform Civil Code must not happen,” she insisted. “But reform must continue within and from outside every community that suffers the bane of injustice and oppression.’’

(Courtesy: www.Scroll.in

A seminar held at JBAS college on "Muslim Personal Law in the Present Context" on 19/11/2016

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/reforming-islam-possible-if-ulema-is-taken-on-board/article9366315.ece

"Reforming Islam possible if ulama is taken on board"

Faizan Mustafa, the Vice-Chancellor of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, said on Saturday that since the Quran is a source of law — and not the law itself — it offers the possibility of liberal interpretations by the Ulema, thereby providing scope for reform.

Professor Mustafa was speaking at a national seminar on ‘Muslim Personal Law in the Present Context’, organised at the JBAS College for Women, Teynampet. The programme was organised by the Southern India Education Trust, the Islamic Forum for the Promotion of Moderate Thought and Majlis Legal Centre for Women & Children. “If something is based on human speculation, there are chances of providing it a liberal interpretation. There are chances of making it consistent with constitutional morality and constitutional doctrines of equality,” said Prof. Mustafa.

Several speakers at the event pointed out that the Quran does not describe triple talaq, but a three-step process that involves reconciliation efforts. Divorce, if given, will take up to a year.

Triple talaq issue

Prof. Mustafa went on to say that even if the Supreme Court holds an instance of divorce through triple talaq invalid, whereas the Ulema and the families concerned consider it valid, it will not serve the purpose. “That’s why, for any reform in personal law, we need to take the Ulema on board. We have to tell the Ulema that they have the power to give liberal interpretations (of the Quran),” he said.

Speakers at the event included Justice Akbar Ali, Retired Judge of the Madras HC, Magsaysay Award winner Mr. T.M. Krishna; novelist Ms. Salma, Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammad Abdul Ali, Mr. A. Faizur Rahman, Secretary General of Islamic Forum and I.S. Parveen Sultana, Assistant Professor at JBAS College. Flavia Agnes, Director of Majlis, said that the Hindu code bills have led to the institutionalisation of brahmanical rituals like the kanyadaan, which can be imposed on other Hindu castes. She asserted that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)will not end social evils, adding that Muslim women should be able to approach the courts to fight for their rights.

N. Ram, Chairman of Kasturi and Sons Ltd., said the Muslim community should not fall into the trap set up by the Hindu Right. “ No government, no political party, no coalition will be able to push it through. It is just impossible because it divides society so badly,” he said.

Former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi said that those who say that triple talaq is wrong should have moral authority and those who want justice must come with clean hands. “Those who want the UCC do not want equality in life. They want to needle the Muslim community. Love of cow is not the reason for their call against beef; it is the desire to needle those who eat beef. Love of gender equality is not the reason for those who are vociferous against triple talaq,” he said.

(Courtesy: The Hindu dated 20th November 2016) 

A gentleman par excellence Ambi Iyer is no more

AMBI IYER IS NO MORE

A gentleman par excellence who was affectionately called by one and all as Ambi Iyer of Messrs. V. Sreenivas & Co. in the leather business circle of Periamet and elsewhere is alas no more. 

When I received this sad message today (14.11.2016), his qualities of head and heart came to my mind. He was a very noble soul. He was a friend and well-wisher of all. He followed a high standard of morality in business. He served the All India Skin & Hide Tanners and Merchants Association (AISHTMA) in many capacities for many years. He was also connected with many other associations and institutes. He was a good friend of many tanners and exporters of that time.

Some years ago when I heard that Shri Ambi Iyer was bidding goodbye to everything he possessed and everyone he was so closely associated with and loved in the family to surrender himself at the feet of God it was a big surprise to people like me who knew him well as it is not an easy task, it is also not a Himalayan task, but it is an impossible task for a rich person of his calibre and category. But he did it for the reason best known to him. Perhaps a stage came in his life when he saw nothing attracting him except the divine beauty. It is a rare phenomenon. The world is very mysterious. Concepts, outlooks, principles, ideologies – everything differs from time to time and person to person whatever may be his or her faith.

It is learnt that in the Mutts he was associated with he was educating and helping people in many ways. He led a life in close contact with the Creator and His creations and attained eternity. 

May his soul rest in peace.

                                                                            V.M. Khaleelur Rahman

CHENNAI LEATHER MARKET - NOVEMBER 2016

CHENNAI LEATHER MARKET

V.M. Khaleelur Rahman

Activities in the Chennai leather market remain almost unchanged. Local tanners find it difficult to sell their E. I. Tanned and Wet Blue goat and sheep skins at workable prices. Even in cow and buffalo hides market is almost slow.  It is learnt that only some selected items of higher selections are on the move and not lower selections. There are only a few exporters of leather and leather products in the market covering their requirements. Tanners say that they are not able to get reasonable prices.  As demand is limited they have no option but to dispose of their items at lower prices.

All Suede and better lining leathers are the items for which exporters of leather and leather products, who have export orders, show interest. Prices fetched are around Rs.48 and 44 per sq. ft. respectively

QUOTATIONS OF TANNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS FOR TANNED GOAT SKINS:

Grain Selection:

4/7 sq. Run Rs.75 and V/IF/LIF combined Rs.60 per sq. ft.

5/8 sq. ft. Run Rs.80 and V/IF/LIF combined Rs.65 per sq. ft.

Suede Selection:

3/6 sq. ft. All Suede Rs.46 per sq. ft.

5/8 sq. ft. All Suede Rs.48 per sq. ft.

Lining Selection

5/7 sq. ft. Better Lining Rs.44 per sq. ft.

Heel Grip:

4/6 sq. ft. Rs.30 per sq. ft.

5/8 sq. ft. Rs.32 per sq. ft.

Mesh:

4/7 sq. ft. Rs.28 per sq. ft.

Rejection:

4 sq. ft. and up Rs.22 per sq. ft.

Langda:

3 sq. ft. and up Rs. 14 per sq. ft.

Although prices of raw skins are lower, it is not workable for tanners because selections are not good and tanning charges are high at around Rs.15 per sq. ft.

EXPORT ORDERS

It is learnt that some reputed exporters of finished leathers are able to get export orders. But there is no report of any big volume of business.  European as well as Far East customers are slow in their operations. Indian exporters are endeavouring their best to market their goods as much as possible.

Different leather associations such as All India Skin & Hide Tanners & Merchants Association (AISHTMA) and the Council for Leather Exports are engaged in finding ways and means to improve the market conditions.

As far as leather products are concerned, activities are seen in footwear factories. Here again it seems orders are limited.

EXPORTERS OFFER AS FOLLOWS:

F/C sheep leather

All Suede 4/7 sq. ft. JY 200 and 5/7 sq. ft. JY 210 per sq. ft. C&F

Rejection Suede 4/7 sq. ft. JY 110 and 5/7 sq. ft. JY 120 per sq. ft. C&F

                                      S/C OR F/C GOAT LEATHERS

Material	Size/sq. ft.	Substance	Selection	Price US$ per sq. ft. C&F
Goat upper leather	4/7	0.6/0.8 mm	ABC/DE	2.00/1.50
Goat milled leather	4/7	0.6/0.8 mm	TR-1/TR-2/TR-3	1.60/1.50/1.40
Goat suede leather	4/7 5/8	0.6/0.8 mm 0.6/0.8 mm	All Suede	1.90 2.00
Goat lining leather	4/7	0.5/0.7 mm	TR-1/2/3 combined	1.50
	6/9	0.6/0.8 mm	TR-1/2/3 Combined	1.60

                                                       

                                   F/C SHEEP LEATHERS

Material	Size/sq.ft.	Substance	Selection	Price US$ per sq. ft. C&F
Sheep Cabretta leather	4/7	0.6/0.8 mm	ABC	2.00
Sheep Cabretta leather	6/9	0.8/1.00 mm	ABC	2.10
Sheep lining leather	4/7 5/9	0.5/0.7 mm 0.6/0.8 mm	TR-1/2/3 TR-1/2/3	1.50 1.60

10^TH EDITION OF “MEET AT AGRA 2016”

Now the attention of the Indian leather industry is on the “Meet at Agra 2016” leather, footwear and technology fair being held from 12^th to 14^th November 2016 at BSNL Ground, Mall Road, Agra. It is one of the important fairs of our country, attracting Indian and overseas exhibitors and providing good business opportunity to component manufacturers and to the suppliers of finished leather and footwear machinery. This Meet is arranged by the Agra Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Chamber (AFMEC). No doubt it is going to be a grand show.

 (Writer’s e-mail id: vmk1234@yahoo.com)