Archive · 17 Aug 2025
UP Unveils Leather Policy 2025 To Boost Industry
The Uttar Pradesh government has a new plan to make the state a big deal in making shoes and leather goods.
They want to create a 'hub' for this industry, bringing in jobs and making the state known worldwide.
They'll build special areas with everything needed for factories, make it easy to get land, and train people with the skills they need.
They'll also help businesses export their goods and use eco-friendly practices.
This plan aims to boost the local economy and create jobs.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath launched the Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Development Area Policy 2025.
The policy aims to establish Uttar Pradesh as a global hub for the leather and footwear industry.
It includes land banks, leather parks with modern facilities, and a single-window land allocation.
The policy emphasizes skill development, employment for women and differently-abled, and industry-oriented courses.
Subsidies and support for exports, international certifications, and sustainable manufacturing are included.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- Launch of the Uttar Pradesh Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Development Area Policy 2025.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the policy is named 2025.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To position Uttar Pradesh as a global hub for the leather and footwear industry, generate employment, and boost the state's economy.
- Policy Name
- Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Development Area Policy 2025
- Objective
- To make UP a global hub for leather and footwear.
- Key Features
- Land banks, leather parks, single-window system, skill development, export subsidies, and sustainable manufacturing.
- Target Beneficiaries
- Youth, women, and differently-abled persons
