Key Highlights
- Uttar Pradesh contributes nearly 46% of India’s total leather exports.
- Agra is recognized as the “Footwear Capital of India”, while Kanpur leads in leather accessories, safety footwear, and saddlery.
- The state contributes around 30% of India’s raw leather production.
- Sector provides employment to over 1 million people in Uttar Pradesh.
Policy Objectives
- Position Uttar Pradesh as India’s leading footwear & leather manufacturing hub.
- Promote exports and global competitiveness.
- Encourage domestic and foreign investments.
- Generate employment through skill development initiatives.
- Support modernization, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing.
Key Incentives & Benefits
Land Cost Grant
- Up to 80% land subsidy for Mega Anchor Units & Clusters in Purvanchal, Madhyanchal & Bundelkhand regions.
- Up to 35% land subsidy for standalone units.
Capital Subsidy
- Up to 35% capital subsidy on eligible capital investment.
- Incentives up to ₹1500 Crore for Mega Anchor Units & Clusters.
- Allied Leather Units eligible for incentives up to ₹1200 Crore.
Stamp Duty Exemption
- 100% exemption/reimbursement on stamp duty for eligible units.
Employment Generation Subsidy
- Reimbursement of 100% Employer EPF contribution for 5 years.
Training Subsidy
- Up to ₹20,000 per trainee for women, SC/ST, and differently-abled beneficiaries.
Power Tariff Subsidy
- Subsidy of ₹2 per unit for 5 years for eligible industries.
R&D and Innovation Support
- Up to 70% reimbursement for patents, trademarks, and GI registrations.
- Support for Design Labs, Innovation Centres & Centres of Excellence.
Sustainability Incentives
- Support for green manufacturing, renewable energy, pollution control, and sustainable leather alternatives.
- Additional incentives for eco-friendly and bio-based leather production.
Infrastructure & Ecosystem Support
- Dedicated leather parks with plug-and-play infrastructure.
- Fast-track online land allotment through single-window system.
- Support for clusters, MSMEs, ancillary industries, and export-oriented units.
- Promotion of R&D, skill development, and global market access.
Policy and GO’s
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