<h1>India Aims for $10 Billion Leather Exports by 2025, Kolhapuri Chappals to Contribute $1 Billion.</h1> India's leather industry is encouraged to target over $10 billion in exports by 2025, with Kolhapuri Chappals alone expected to contribute $1 billion, according to the Minister of Commerce and Industry. He urged the industry to become self-sufficient and not rely on government schemes. The government plans to support the industry by establishing BIS Standards laboratories near leather clusters. The industry, already the second largest globally, is recognized for its innovation and high-quality products. The Minister of State for Commerce assured continued government support, and the National Exports Awards for 2019-20 and 2020-21 were presented.