Question: Under which program ten Indian footwear design studio will be developed?
a. Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme
b. Indian Footwear and Leather Renovation Programme
c. National Footwear and Leather Development Programme
d. None of the above
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- IFLDP(Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme) has recently(February 2022) been approved for continuation from 2021-22 with an approved financial outlay of Rs. 1700 crore.
- It is notable that IFLDP has been approved by the Union Cabinet on 19.01.2022 as continuation of the erstwhile IFLADP till 31.03.2026 or till further review, whichever is earlier.
- Key points regarding this decision taken by Ministry —
- Sustainable Technology and Environmental Promotion to receive big boost under the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme(IFLDP)
- Renewed focus to be placed on integrated development of the leather sector
- IFLDP to enable the creation of world-class infrastructure to cater to the domestic market and exports
- 10 Indian footwear design studios to be developed under IFLDP
- Brand Promotion of Indian Brands in Leather and Footwear Sector to be one of the major focus areas
- From 2017-2020, IFLDP succeeds in skilling more than 3.24 lakh persons
By – Pankaj Pandey