The Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide its notification dated 3rd March 2022, has approved continuation of Central Sector Scheme ‘Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)’ with an approved expenditure of Rs.1700 crore till 31.03.2026 or till further review, whichever is earlier
The scheme is to encourage development of infrastructure for the leather and footwear sector, address environment concerns specific to the leather and footwear sector, facilitate additional investments, employment generation and increase in production.
The following sub-schemes would be implemented under IFLDP :-
· Sustainable Technology and Environmental Promotion (STEP)
·Integrated Development of Leather Sector (IDLS)
· Mega Leather, Footwear and Accessories Cluster Development (MLFACD)
·Establishment of Institutional Facilities
. Brand Promotion of Indian Brands in Leather and Footwear Sector
· Development of Design Studios.
Further in order to ensure effective implementation of the sub-schemes under IFLDP, it has been decided to constitute an Empowered Committee, a Steering Committee and an Advisory Committee.
