<h1>India Sets $50B Target for Leather & Footwear by 2030; Focus on Quality, Global Exhibitions, and Streamlined Certifications.</h1> The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry chaired a meeting with the Leather and Footwear Industry, setting a target of USD 50 billion by 2030. The Minister urged the industry to organize a large-scale exhibition to showcase products globally and emphasized the importance of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for product quality and the Make in India initiative. The government aims to streamline QCO certification, exempting micro and small units. The meeting included over 120 stakeholders, highlighting the industry's economic significance, contributing 2% to India's GDP and employing 4.42 million people. The Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme supports infrastructure, investment, and employment growth.