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TMI BlogUnion Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chairs stakeholder interaction with Leather and Footwear IndustryX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chairs stakeholder interaction with Leather and Footwear Industry - News and Press Release Dated:- 25-7-2024 - News - Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chairs stakeholder interaction with Leather and Footwear Industry - - - Dated:- 25-7-2024 - Shri Goyal sets USD 50 Billion target for industry to achieve by 2030 Shr ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... i Goyal encourages industry to organize large-scale exhibition to showcase world class products Industry will benefit with implementation of QCOs in the long-run: Shri Goyal Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chaired a stakeholder interaction with the Leather and Footwear Industry yesterday in New Delhi. The Minister encouraged the industry to aim for a bigger vision and sca ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... le up the Leather and Footwear industry to the tune of USD 50 Billion by 2030. The Minister encouraged the industry to showcase world class products with a large-scale exhibition, inviting participation from domestic and international brands. He called for synergy within the industry to develop Design Studio with state of art infrastructure and developing globally competitive footwear designs. Shr ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... i Goyal highlighted the importance of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for ensuring the quality of the product for the consumer and to promote Make in India brand. He also stated that the industry will benefit with the implementation of QCOs in the long- run. To address the concern of the industry in respect of QCOs, the Minister stated that the Government will take all efforts to make the QCO certif ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ication procedure smooth and flexible for the industry. He added that micro small units under MSME continue to be exempted from the preview of QCOs. To ensure quality footwear for consumers and to promote Make in India brand, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has notified two QCOs dated 15.03.2024 for the leather and footwear sector which will become effective fro ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... m 01.08.2024. Manufacturers were given a chance for declaration of old stock before 01.08.2024 and selling the declared stock by 30.06.2025. Micro and Small units and imports of soles for making footwear for export purposes are exempted from the purview of QCOs. The interaction included deliberations upon the implementation of QCOs for Leather Footwear Sector w.e.f. 1st August 2024 and other issue ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... s pertaining to Leather and Footwear industry. The interaction saw a participation of more than 120 stakeholders including representatives from bodies like Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Council of Leather Exports (CLE), Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), National Productivity Council, Invest India, Bureau of Indian Standards, representatives from associations like Confe ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... deration of Indian Footwear Industries (CIFI), Indian Footwear Component Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA), representatives of Retailers Association of India (RAI). Some of the prominent industry heads/leaders who attended the Interaction included Puma, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Bata, Skechers, Liberty, Metro Shoes, Red Tape, Reliance, etc. The leather and footwear industry in India is a dynamic sect ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... or driving economic growth. With its roots deeply embedded in Indian tradition and its eyes set on future possibilities, this industry exemplifies the harmonious blend of time-honoured craftsmanship and modern technology. With immense employment and export potential, India stands as the second-largest producer of footwear, contributing 10.7% of global production highlighting the industry s capabil ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ity and global competitiveness. The sector contributes around 2% of India s GDP, generating employment to approximately 4.42 million people consisting mainly of young age population and women workforce. India is producing and exporting in various product segments such as Leather, Saddlery Harness, Leather Apparel, Leather Gloves, Leather Goods like bags, trunks, other accessories, Leather Footwear ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... , Non-Leather Footwear and Footwear Components The Government is spearheading the initiatives under Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) scheme which aims at developing infrastructure, addressing environmental concerns, facilitating investments, generating employment, and increasing production in the leather footwear sector. The interaction concluded with closing remarks of th ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e Minister that he is affirmative that industry will welcome implementation of QCOs with the vision of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat in Indian Leather and Footwear industry. - - News - Press release - PIB Tax Management India - taxmanagementindia - taxmanagement - taxmanagementindia.com - TMI - TaxTMI - TMITax ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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