Leather Technologists' Association (India), was formed in the year 1950.Prof. Moni Banerjee joined as General Secretary under President ship of Prof. B. M. Das. This Association was renamed as 'Indian Leather Technologists' Association' and was incorporated in the year 1957 under the Companies Act. Fifty eight years back, ILTA made a small beginning to weave all segments of people sincerely devoted to the cause of Leather and allied Technology all over the country. The Association has members not only in all parts of the country representing every branch of leather and allied industries but also abroad. Through regional Centers, the Association strives to bring technologists all over the country close together and now has more than 600 members in various categories. This Association is presently headed by Mr. Arnab Jha , as President. Padmashri Dr. Y Nayudamma, Padmashri Mr. Nagappa Chettiar. Mr. V. P. Pandit and Mr. S. P. Pandit  and Mr. Sanjay Sen are the past presidents whose names are to be reckoned with great respect. ILTA represents India in the 'International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies', the foremost body of its kind in the world and has been doing so ever since 1956.