UP Leather & Footwear Policy 2025: Complete Guide
What Is the Policy?
The UP Leather & Footwear Policy, 2025 aims to make Uttar Pradesh a leading manufacturing hub for leather and non-leather footwear through cluster-based development and private industrial parks. It runs under the Infrastructure & Industrial Development / MSME Department.
Why This Policy, Why Now?
Uttar Pradesh already accounts for about 46% of India's total leather exports. Agra is the country's footwear capital, and Kanpur is a global hub for safety footwear and leather goods. Kanpur has the central role in the regional strategy, with Agra, Unnao, Lucknow, and Bareilly forming the surrounding cluster.
Key Incentives
| What | How Much |
|---|---|
| Capital subsidy — park 25–100 acres | Up to ₹45 crore |
| Capital subsidy — park above 100 acres | Up to ₹80 crore |
| Stamp duty exemption | 100% |
| Minimum investment per entity (plant/cluster/park) | Roughly ₹150–200 crore, expected to generate 1,000–3,000 jobs per unit |
Conditions on Parks
- All parks must be developed within 5 years
- At least 25% of the land must be reserved for green and open areas
Does It Cover Non-Leather Footwear?
Yes — explicitly, both leather and non-leather footwear are covered, not just traditional leather manufacturing.
Support for Export-Oriented Units
Additional support through reimbursement schemes, freight subsidies, and development of warehousing facilities near ports — see our export incentives guide and Export Promotion Policy guide for the general export-side benefits that can stack with this.
Skilling Support
Special Footwear Training Institutes are planned in major industrial areas, in collaboration with leading design and technology institutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the minimum investment to qualify?
Each entity — whether a single plant, a cluster, or a full park — needs a minimum investment of roughly ₹150–200 crore.
Is this only for large parks, or can a single unit benefit?
The park-level capital subsidy (up to ₹80 crore) is specifically for park developers; individual plants and clusters have their own minimum investment threshold and are expected to generate 1,000–3,000 jobs each.
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