Union Minister Piyush Goyal has called on India’s leather and footwear industry to set its sights on 15 billion dollars in exports over the next five to six years, signaling continued government focus on the sector as a growth driver for manufacturing and jobs.
- Piyush Goyal has urged India’s leather and footwear industry to target 15 billion dollars in exports within 5-6 years.
- The call reflects the government’s continued push to position the sector as a major contributor to India’s export economy.
- Details on specific policy measures or incentives to support this target were not disclosed in the available report.
According to DD India, the minister framed this export figure as an achievable goal for the coming years, underscoring the government’s broader ambition to strengthen India’s footprint in global leather and footwear trade.
The leather and footwear sector has long been recognized as one of India’s labour-intensive manufacturing strengths, employing large numbers of artisans, tanners, and factory workers across states such as Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. A target of this scale would require sustained investment in production capacity, design capability, and compliance with international quality and sustainability standards that overseas buyers increasingly demand.
While the report does not detail specific schemes or timelines tied to this announcement, such export targets typically accompany broader conversations around ease of doing business, raw material availability, and support for small and medium manufacturers who form the backbone of India’s footwear production base.
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As the government pushes for ambitious export numbers, the coming years will show whether policy support and industry capacity can align to meet this target.