About The Venue
Kolkata is located in eastern India at 22°33′N 88°20′E 22.55°N 88.333°E in the Ganges Delta at
an elevation ranging between 1.5 m (5 ft) to 9 m (30 ft). It is spread linearly along the banks
of the River Hooghly in a north‐south direction. Kolkata has a tropical wet‐and‐dry climate
(Köppen climate classification Aw). The annual mean temperature is 26.8 °C (80.2 °F.
During the British rule, the East India Company established a strong foundation of industrial
growth based on Kolkata. The premier and oldest institute on leather technology was
established at Kolkata in the year 1919.
Calcutta Leather Complex is the Asia’s largest leather complex, which is complete with all
environmental safeguards. Kolkata scores high in the export sector of leather industries in
Asia. The headoffice of ILTA is also situated in this metro city of India. Here the prospect of
enormous growth in leather industry make Kolkata an important landmark in leather world.
It has long been known for its literacty, artistic and revolutionary heritage. Kolkatans tend to
have a special appreication for art and literature; its tradition of welcoming new talent has
made it a "city of furious creative energy". For these reasons, Kolkata has often been dubbed
as the "cultural capital of India".
Important Dates to remember articles
Early bird registration up to : 20/08/2010
Last date for submission of abstracts : 30/06/2010
Communication to authors on acceptance : 21/07/2010 (revised)
Receipt of final camera ready paper : 20/08/2010
Freezing of final program schedule : 31/08/2010
