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What is the news?
The government has approved the continuation of the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) from 2021-22 till March 2026.
What is the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)?
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Aim: To develop infrastructure for the leather sector, address environmental concerns specific to the leather sector, facilitate additional investments, employment generation and increase in production.
Sub-Schemes under the Programme: The sub-schemes include: 1) sustainable technology and environmental promotion 2) integrated development of leather sector(IDLS) 3) establishment of institutional facilities 4) Mega Leather Footwear and Accessories Cluster Development 5) brand promotion and development of design studios.
Significance: The programme has a direct benefit towards quality employment generation especially for women, skill development, decent work, making the industry more environment friendly and prompting a sustainable production system.
Source: This post is based on the article “Govt approved Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)” published in PIB on 7th Feb 2022
