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 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-sp...