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Uttar Pradesh Textiles Reach Global Markets, Deputy CM Says
Uttar Pradesh held a two-day textile event called UP TEX-2026.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak spoke at its closing ceremony.
He said the state has a long tradition of making textiles and handloom products.
In the past, these products did not get enough access to markets, he said.
Pathak said they are now reaching buyers in India and other countries.
He also said more investment is coming to the state’s textile industry.
Many artisans, weavers and entrepreneurs depend on this work for their livelihoods.
The government wants to help them reach more customers around the world.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak addressed the closing ceremony of UP TEX-2026 in Lucknow.
The two-day event was organised by the Handloom and Textiles Industry Department.
Pathak said Uttar Pradesh textiles are now reaching markets across India and the world.
He said considerable investment is coming into the state’s textile industry.
The government aims to empower weavers and handicraft artisans and take their skills to global markets.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, along with weavers, artisans and textile industry participants.
- What
- Pathak addressed the closing ceremony of the two-day UP TEX-2026 event and discussed expanding Uttar Pradesh’s textile markets.
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- Wednesday; the event lasted two days.
- Why
- The government aims to empower weavers and handicraft artisans, attract textile investment and take their skills to global markets.
Key facts
- Event
- UP TEX-2026
- Duration
- Two days
- Location
- Lucknow
- Speaker
- Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak
- Organiser
- Handloom and Textiles Industry Department
- Industry
- Uttar Pradesh’s handloom and textile sector
- Government aim
- Empower weavers and handicraft artisans and expand access to global markets
Quotes
Brajesh Pathak
Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
“The rich handloom and textile tradition of Uttar Pradesh is not only our cultural heritage but an important basis of livelihood for lakhs of artisans, weavers and entrepreneurs. It is the resolve of our government that, while empowering the weavers and handicraft artisans, their skills should be taken to the global market.”
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“Today, the textiles of Uttar Pradesh are reaching the country and the world. Considerable investment is also coming into the state regarding the textile industry.”
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Sources
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