On 27th May 2025, Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, along with Mr. Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, held an important interaction with key stakeholders from the footwear and leather industry.
The event brought together representatives from leading industry associations, academic institutions, policy think tanks, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the future growth and global positioning of India’s footwear and leather sector.
Discussions focused on strengthening quality standards and enhancing India’s global competitiveness. Special emphasis was laid on upgrading testing infrastructure, promoting innovation and aligning with international benchmarks to make India a quality-conscious and globally trusted manufacturing hub.
Mr. Vivek Sharma, IRS, Managing Director (MD), FDDI attended the same and shared his views on aligning academic training with industry needs, skill development, need of technological upgrades for driving innovation, sustainability thereby contributing to the growth and development of the footwear and leather industry in India.
