Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has asked the footwear industry to focus on quality and reduce import dependence to capture a larger share in the international Market. He was addressing a gathering of over one hundred industrialists engaged in manufacturing of sports shoes in India in New Delhi today. Mr Goyal emphasized that Quality Control Orders for leather and non-leather footwear will be implemented with effect from 1st July this year. He reiterated that Bureau of Indian Standards need to be followed for better quality and larger production which eventually leads to good quality products for the consumers.<br />'' <br />''The Minister expressed concern about the importing of low quality and low-cost raw material and said that the tendency needed to be addressed. Mr Goyal also stressed that dependence on import of machinery needs to be reduced and domestic machinery manufacturers should be encouraged.