The government will support not only the manufacturing of footwear and leather–non-leather products but also the units making equipment and machinery for their production.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has rolled out the Uttar Pradesh Footwear, Leather and Non-Leather Development Area Policy 2025 to position the state as a global hub for the leather and footwear industry. The policy aims to generate large-scale employment for youth while providing easier facilities for the sector.With this initiative, the CM reiterated his commitment to transforming Uttar Pradesh from a national hub into a global centre, driving fresh investment, job creation, and international recognition for the state.Under the policy, the government will identify large plots of land and develop a land bank and create dedicated leather parks that will be enabled with plug-and-play facilities, waste treatment plants, and modern infrastructure.The land allocation process will happen through a single-window system, ensuring that mega anchor units and clusters get land on a priority basis. Leveraging Uttar Pradesh’s strong MSME network, the government will support not only the manufacturing of footwear and leather–non-leather products but also the units making equipment and machinery for their production.