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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
UP govt's new policy aims to boost leather manufacturing, exports
Under the India-UK FTA, the current tariffs of up to 17 per cent on Indian leather and footwear products, will be reduced to 0 per cent gradually in 5 years Virendra Singh Rawat Lucknow Listen to This Article The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to leverage the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom (UK) through a proposed policy to boost the manufacturing and exports of the state's traditional leather goods industry. The proposed UP Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Sector Development Policy 2025 will focus on a cluster-based development model to promote the sector. This comes as India is aiming to augment its leather and footwear exports to $50 billion by 2030. Under the India-UK FTA, the current tariffs of up to 17 per cent on Indian leather and footwear products, will be
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Yogi Adityanath reviews UP's draft leather policy amid push for 22 lakh jobs
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reviewed a draft of the Uttar Pradesh Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Sector Development Policy 2025 amid a move to adopt a cluster-based development model as a core strategy that could generate 22 lakh new jobs. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasised the importance of identifying regions in the state best suited for industry-specific development (HT FILE PHOTO) He called for a result-driven policy to unlock the full potential of the state's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative comes when Uttar Pradesh is taking steps to position its footwear, leather, and non-leather manufacturing sector on the global map. Chairing a meeting of the MSME department, Adityanath emphasized the importance of identifying regions in the state best suited for industry-specific development. He highlighted the state's strong base of skilled artisans, raw materials, and industrial hubs like Agra, Kanpur and Unnao. Currently, India ranks as the second-largest producer and consumer in the world in the leather sector, with the state playing a significant role. Over 200 operational tanneries are located in Kanpur and Unnao, while Agra is recognized as the 'Footwear Capital' of the country. Integrating production, design, research, and training on a single platform could not only attract large-scale investments, but also generate employment opportunities for lakhs of youth, the chief minister said. He stressed on the need to develop key infrastructure like flatted factory complexes to offer modern, efficient workspaces for industrial units. During the meeting, officials apprised the CM that the proposed policy could generate around 22 lakh new jobs in the coming years. The chief minister said the policy should not only promote leather and non-leather footwear manufacturing units, but also extend special incentives to ancillary units producing components like buckles, zips, soles, insoles, laces, dyes, chemicals, heels, threads, tags and labels. He advocated support for units manufacturing specialised machinery for leather stitching, cutting, moulding, and production of non-leather safety shoes. This integrated approach would help establish a complete and localised 'design-to-delivery' ecosystem within the state, the chief minister said. He also underlined the need for robust strategies for skilling, packaging, and marketing to enhance product quality and competitiveness. The meeting also included a discussion on the proposed Uttar Pradesh Industrial Asthan Policy, which aims at streamlining and improving the process of industrial land allotment, lease execution, construction, and production in the state. Officials present at the meeting cited several challenges in the current system, including inefficient land utilisation, lease execution complexities, unauthorised mortgaging and subletting, and idle plots. The new policy aims to eliminate these hurdles by introducing a transparent, streamlined, and time-bound system. Plot allotment will be conducted via e-auctions or other transparent methods, with land prices determined area-wise. However, land rates for anchor units will be set by the state government. 'A clear, simplified, and accountable process—from land allotment to lease execution, construction, and production—would provide confidence to investors and catalyze industrial growth,' the chief minister said. He also suggested the adoption of a 'lease rent model' to ensure optimal utilization of limited industrial land, minimize capital expenditure for investors, and accelerate development. Adityanath also advocated incentives such as capital subsidies, stamp duty exemptions, and electricity and logistics support, along with a single-window approval system. He directed officials to develop an integrated online portal for applications and disbursement of incentives to ensure a fully digital, seamless and trackable policy implementation process.
Hans India
01-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
New Policy to transform UP into global leather footwear manufacturing hub: CM Yogi
UP's new footwear-leather policy to create 22 lakh jobs Chief Minister directs development of flatted factory complexes for footwear industry Policy to boost footwear-related ancillary units and machinery manufacturing Special focus on buckles, zips, soles, insoles, laces, chemicals, heels etc. New industrial establishment policy will come soon, and the process of land allocation will be transparent and digital Efforts to simplify e-auction, regional rates and lease deed execution Chief Minister proposes 'lease rent model' to lower investors' costs Lease rent model to optimize use of limited industrial land Chief Minister directs formulation of cluster-based industrial development policy Lucknow, August 1 Uttar Pradesh is taking decisive steps to position its footwear, leather, and non-leather manufacturing sector on the global map. Chairing a a meeting of the MSME department on Friday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state's strong base—skilled artisans, raw materials, and industrial hubs like Agra, Kanpur, and Unnao—and called for a practical, results-driven policy to unlock its full potential. While reviewing the draft of the Uttar Pradesh Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Sector Development Policy 2025, the Chief Minister instructed officials to adopt a cluster-based development model as a core strategy. He emphasized the importance of clearly identifying regions in the state best suited for industry-specific development. He further stated that integrating production, design, research, and training on a single platform could not only attract large-scale investments, but also generate employment opportunities for lakhs of youth. The Chief Minister stressed the need to develop key infrastructure like flatted factory complexes to offer modern, efficient workspaces for industrial units. Officials informed him that the proposed policy could generate around 22 lakh new jobs in the coming years—marking a potential turning point in Uttar Pradesh's rise as a global hub for footwear and leather manufacturing. Currently, India ranks as the second-largest producer and consumer in the world in this sector, with Uttar Pradesh playing a significant role. Over 200 operational tanneries are located in Kanpur and Unnao, while Agra is recognized as the 'Footwear Capital' of the country. The Chief Minister emphasized that the policy should not only promote leather and non-leather footwear manufacturing units, but also extend special incentives to ancillary units producing components like buckles, zips, soles, insoles, laces, dyes, chemicals, heels, threads, tags, and labels. He also stressed support for units manufacturing specialised machinery for leather stitching, cutting, moulding, and production of non-leather safety shoes. This integrated approach, he said, would help establish a complete and localized 'design-to-delivery' ecosystem within the state. Additionally, he highlighted the need for robust strategies for skilling, packaging, and marketing to enhance product quality and competitiveness. The meeting also included a discussion on the proposed Uttar Pradesh Industrial Asthan Policy. Officials noted several challenges in the current system, including inefficient land utilisation, lease execution complexities, unauthorised mortgaging and subletting, and idle plots. The new policy aims to eliminate these hurdles by introducing a transparent, streamlined, and time-bound system. Plot allotment will be conducted via e-auctions or other transparent methods, with land prices determined area-wise. However, land rates for anchor units will be set by the state government. Calling the proposed policy 'practical and forward-looking,' the Chief Minister stated. "A clear, simplified, and accountable process—from land allotment to lease execution, construction, and production—would provide confidence to investors and catalyze industrial growth." He also suggested the adoption of a 'lease rent model' to ensure optimal utilization of limited industrial land, minimize capital expenditure for investors, and accelerate development. To promote private industrial parks, the Chief Minister advocated for incentives such as capital subsidies, stamp duty exemptions, and electricity and logistics support, along with a single-window approval system. He directed officials to develop an integrated online portal for applications and disbursement of incentives to ensure a fully digital, seamless, and trackable policy implementation process.
