25 Member Development Council for Footwear and Leather Industry Constituted, RK Gupta of Action Shoes Leads

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued a notification on 15 September 2020, constituting Development Council for Footwear & Leather Industry (DCFLI). R K Gupta will chair DCFLI for 2 years. 24 other members have also been nominated.

The Development Council for Footwear and Leather Industry has been established for the formulation and implementation of promotional and developmental measures for the growth of labour intensive footwear and leather sectors in India. To boost domestic production and encourage exports, the Developmental Council is envisaged to play a very proactive role in preparing a futuristic vision for development, designing and manufacturing of high quality world-class footwear and leather products in India.

A copy of order published in Gazette of India is enclosed.