NITI calls for skilling to boost footwear exports

NITI Aayog's report calls for bridging material gaps.

- Rhik Kundu

India needs to strengthen skilling by expanding apprenticeship-based training, adopt modern technology and create innovative designs to boost footwear exports, NITI Aayog said in its latest 'Trade Watch Quarterly Report'.

The report, released on Monday, calls for promoting research and development (R&D) for footwear design innovation, and bridging material gaps through domestic production of soles, moulds, and synthetic uppers, which cover the top of the foot.