Allcargo Gati, one of India’s leading express distribution and supply chain management companies, is strengthening its contribution to Agra’s footwear industry.
Allcargo Gati has been a vital part of the booming business for the past 20 years serving 350 MSMEs in the cluster, and there is a significant rise in sales, especially during festivals like Onam, Muharram, and Eid, says an official release.
“Allcargo Gati operates across several key clusters in the region including Hing Ki Mandi, which represents 50 percent of the MSME Cluster members with around 550 participants, along with other clusters such as Shahganj, Tajganj and Industrial, each comprising
about 150 members each. Allcargo Gati has also established its presence across India, serving the eastern, northern and western regions making sure that footwear from Agra reaches markets throughout the nation.”
Allcargo Gati provides these clusters with reliable and efficient delivery solutions and has adopted the latest automation technologies in warehouses that has significantly enhanced the operational efficiency, accuracy, which helps to optimise costs, the release added.
“The traditional pillars of the local economy in Agra are the leather and marble handicraft industries,” says Uday Sharma, Chief Commercial Officer, Allcargo Gati. Our long-standing presence in Agra’s footwear market showcases our dedication to local MSMEs. We are excited to expand our presence, adding new kiosks to enhance our service and capture emerging opportunities. We are sure that our improved offerings will increase our impact in this thriving industry.”
With the introduction of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative in 2018, the Uttar Pradesh government has been instrumental in bolstering the footwear sector in Agra. Benefits under the ODOP system include financing to industrial units so they can modernise or reorganise, and the scheme has positioned Agra to become a global hub for footwears across various industry sectors, the release added.