Lucknow, Aug. 2 -- 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.

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 ...