"Indian Size Of Footwear Will Be Launched Soon To Help Distinguish Indian Footwear": Piyush Goyal
NDTV
The Minister said that testing facilities will be established by the Government as part of India's Footwear and Leather Development Programme.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that the Indian Footwear and Leather industry is not only a major foreign exchange earner but being a labour-intensive sector, it also provides employment to approximately 4.5 million people, 40% of whom are women.
While addressing as a Chief Guest at India International Footwear Fair 2023 (IIFF) in New Delhi on Saturday, Commerce and Industry Minister said that India has the capacity to become the world's largest and best quality footwear manufacturer.
The Minister said, "India is the 2nd largest exporter of leather garments, 3rd largest exporter of Saddlery and Harness and 4th largest exporter of Leather Goods in the world." Piyush Goyal highlighted that more than 95 per cent of the production units in this sector are Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) units.
