Competence Exports in Hajipur, Bihar, manufactures safety shoes for the Russian army and designer shoes for European markets. The facility, started in 2018, aims to generate local employment, employing 70% women among its 300 workers. They exported 1.5 million pairs of shoes worth Rs 100 crore last year, with plans to increase this by 50% next year. Despite infrastructure challenges, the company is expanding its market and developing high-end shoes for international brands, contributing significantly to Bihar's industrial growth.
