Chandigarh, Dec. 6 -- Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday that multiple central schemes are providing continued support to footwear and leather units in Punjab.

He said the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP), a Central Sector Scheme with an approved outlay of Rs 1,700 crore and valid until March 2026, has been extending benefits to units in the state as part of its nationwide coverage.

Under the Sustainable Technology and Environmental Promotion (STEP) sub-scheme, the Centre has approved a project worth Rs 28.64 crore for Punjab, including Rs 20.04 crore in central assistance, to help leather clusters comply with environmental standards.

Prasada further not...