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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.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt set to come up with dedicated policy on footwear industry, says CM
1 2 Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the state MSME department would soon come up with a dedicated policy to promote UP's leather and non-leather footwear manufacturing sectors for global competition. "It is important to identify regions in the state best suited for industry specific development. Integrating production, design, research and training on a single platform could not only attract largescale investments but also generate employment opportunities for lakhs," the CM said while discussing the draft of the said policy. He added that this integrated approach would help establish a complete and localised 'design-to-delivery' ecosystem within the state. Stating that there are immense opportunities to give Uttar Pradesh a global identity in this sector, the CM said: "There is a need for a comprehensive, practical and results-oriented policy, considering the state's traditional skills, trained workforce, abundance of raw materials, and the presence of strong industrial centres like Agra, Kanpur, and Unnao." He also instructed departmental officials to prioritise a cluster-based development model while mentioning that the policy should clearly define which areas of the state are most suitable for this industry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Crypto CFDs May Suit Your Portfolio IC Markets Learn More Undo "There is a need for infrastructure facilities like flatted factory complexes to offer a better working environment for industrial units," he said. Officials from the MSME department apprised the CM that the proposed policy could generate around 22 lakh jobs in the coming years. India ranks as the second-largest producer and consumer in the world in this sector, with UP playing a significant role. Over 200 operational tanneries are located in Kanpur and Unnao while Agra is recognised as the 'Footwear Capital' of the country. Yogi emphasised that the policy should also extend special incentives to ancillary units producing components like buckles, zips, soles, insoles, laces, dyes, chemicals, heels, threads, tags, and labels. "There must be support for units manufacturing specialised machinery for leather stitching, cutting, moulding and production of non-leather safety shoes," he said. 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 govt. Calling the proposed policy "practical and forward-looking," the CM said: "A clear, simplified and accountable process would provide confidence to investors and catalyse growth." He also suggested the adoption of a 'lease rent model' to ensure optimal utilisation of limited industrial land, minimise capital expenditure for investors and accelerate development. To promote private industrial parks, the CM 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.
Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Yogi Adityanath calls for result-driven UP footwear & leather policy to unlock its full potential
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reviewed the draft of the Uttar Pradesh Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Sector Development Policy, 2025, and underlined the need for making the document practical and result-driven to unlock its full potential. Chairing a meeting of the MSME Department, the CM instructed officials to adopt a cluster-based development model as a core strategy and emphasised the importance of identifying regions best suited for industry-specific development. Highlighting the state's strong base — skilled artisans, raw materials, and industrial hubs like Agra, Kanpur, and Unnao, he said integrated production, design, research, and training on a single platform will attract large-scale investments. The Chief Minister stressed the need to develop key infrastructure like flatted factory complexes to offer modern, efficient work spaces for industrial units. He was informed by officials 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 of footwear and leather manufacturing. Currently, India ranks as the second-largest producer and consumer in the world in the footwear and leather sector, with Uttar Pradesh playing a significant role. Over 200 operational tanneries are located in Kanpur and Unnao, while Agra is recognised as the 'Footwear Capital' of the country. The Chief Minister emphasised 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 localised 'design-to-delivery' ecosystem within the state. 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, it was informed. 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, they said. Calling the proposed policy 'practical and forward looking,' the Chief Minister said, '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 utilisation of limited industrial land, minimise capital expenditure for investors, and accelerate development. To promote private industrial parks, the CM advocated for incentives such as capital subsidies, stamp duty exemptions, and electricity and logistics support, along with a single-window approval system. He directed the officials to develop an integrated online portal for applications and disbursement of incentives to ensure a fully digital, seamless, and trackable policy implementation process.
