The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights the Tamil Nadu government’s strategic initiatives to foster footwear manufacturing and Illam Thedi Kalvi (education at the doorstep).
Tamil Nadu is a leader in the traditional leather sector and now championing the growth of non-leather footwear.
The State contributes a 38% share to India’s footwear and leather products output and accounts for 47% of India’s total leather export.
This sector generates more than 2 lakh jobs.
The State has launched a dedicated Footwear and Leather Products Policy, 2022.
Illam Thedi Kalvi (education at the doorstep) was launched to bridge the gap in education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the digital divide.
The initiative focuses on education through physical methods.
Among the bigger States, Tamil Nadu leads the pack with the highest concentration of factories per person, followed by Gujarat.