Microbiology

	Basic and applied research To find alternative chemicals for no salt and less salt preservation methods for raw hides/skins preservation Develop biotechnological methods using microbial and enzyme based technologies for bioconversion of tanned and untanned leather wastes from tanneries for recovery of high value added products. Environment benign microbial byproducts for leather industry Eco-friendly technologies for the disposal of solid and liquid wastes
	Support to Industries Testing, evaluation and application support to leather and leather product industries.
	Human Resource Development