Lucknow, Aug. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh is taking decisive steps to position its footwear, leather, and non-leather manufacturing sector on the global map. Chairing a meeting of the MSME department on Friday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state's strong base of 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.

CM Yogi emphasised the importance of clearly identifying regions in the state best suited for in...