This document provides an overview of the global and Indian footwear industry. It discusses the history of footwear dating back to ancient civilizations. India has a large livestock population and is one of the largest producers and exporters of footwear globally, especially leather footwear. The key products exported are leather footwear, footwear components, leather garments, and leather goods. The footwear industry is concentrated in certain regions and states of India like Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Agra and Kanpur. The document also provides statistics on India's annual footwear production capacity and imports.