Cluster Profile
| 1 | Name Of Cluster | Rajabazar Footwear |
| 2 | Place | Rajabazar |
| 3 | District | Kolkata |
| 4 | State | West Bengal |
| 5 | No of firms (by type) | 700 micro units |
| 6 | No. of workers | 4000 |
| 7 | Turnover(Rs in Million's) | Rs. 350 million |
| 8 | Associations in cluster | Charmashilpi Samity |
| 9 | Major products | Footwear-chappals, sandals, slippers (known as chappals in the Indian context) and Closed Footwear-shoes, boots, semi-leg boots and leg boots which cover the entire foot |
| 10 | Specific and relevant technical institutions (R&D, Testing Lab accredited) |
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) MSME (DI) Central and State Government Departments College of Engineering and Leather Technology |
| 11 | Major markets | Domestic US, UK, France, Germany |
| 12 | Major problems/prospects | Major Problems Low capital base Low wealth accumulation inspite of doing business for decades Lack of space to expand production capacity In the clutches of material suppliers and marketing traders Low level of literacy No linkage with institutions Dependence on other states and hierarchy of traders for raw materials and accessories Prospects Increasing demand for non-leather footwear Traditional skills Family commitment to business Sincerity and honesty |
| 13 | Data source and updated on | DSR prepared by DIC, Kolkata, 2010 and http://isid.org.in/pdf/WP0902.pdf |