Archive · 1 Dec 2025
President Murmu Calls for Expanding Footwear Exports
President Droupadi Murmu said India is a big shoe exporter, but we can sell even more shoes to other countries.
This will help India earn more money and create more jobs.
The government is helping businesses by making special deals with other countries.
India makes and uses a lot of shoes, and it wants to be the best in the world.
A minister said Indian shoes are famous, and even big brands like Prada like our special Kolhapuri chappals.
The president and minister advised students to be creative and make good quality shoes to sell in new markets.
India is a major footwear exporter, with exports of over USD 2.5 billion in 2024-25.
President Murmu emphasized the need to expand the footwear business to boost exports further.
The Commerce and Industry Ministry is providing support to attract investments in the sector.
India ranks second in footwear production and consumption, aiming to become the global leader.
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with developed countries are expected to provide new opportunities for Indian footwear businesses.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
- What
- Call to expand India's footwear business to boost exports
- When
- December 1, 2025 (convocation ceremony)
- Where
- New Delhi, at the FDDI convocation ceremony
- Why
- To increase India's global market share in footwear and create job opportunities
- India's Footwear Exports (2024-25)
- Over USD 2.5 billion
- India's Footwear Imports (2024-25)
- USD 680 million
- India's Rank in Footwear Production/Consumption
- 2nd
- Supporting Ministry
- Commerce and Industry Ministry
- Key Initiative
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
- Notable Brand Collaboration
- Prada adopting Kolhapuri chappals
- Institute Mentioned
- Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI)