Agra, Aug 28 (KNN) The Agra footwear industry is gearing up to host a footwear conclave in the city on September 16-17, 2023.

The two-day conclave will focus on preparation, production and projection of Indian footwear.

The event will be jointly organised by Fraternity of Agra Footwear Manufacturers (FAFM), Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) and Corporate Council for Leadership and Awareness (CCLA).

“The theme of the conclave will be ‘Showcasing Indian footwear industry’ and will comprise intellectual discussion and exhibitions on issues concerning Agra footwear industry,” said Kuldeep Singh Kohli, president of FAFM.

Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) president Puran Dawar said, “Triple P (Preparation, Production and Projection) will be the thrust area for discussions to be held. Experts will throw light on measures for promotion of footwear industry of Agra and challenges before the industry.”

“The government is promoting concepts like ‘Make in India’ ‘Start Up India’ and the footwear industry is a great source of employment generation being labour oriented. Leather export is one of the top ten foreign currency generating industry and thus immense potential exists and to capitalise the opportunity we need to develop Agra as hub of footwear industry,” he said.

The centuries old footwear industry of Agra was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag recently.  (KNN Bureau)