Archive · 12 Sep 2026
PM Unity Malls Open New Markets for Uttar Pradesh Crafts
The Uttar Pradesh government is building special shopping centers called PM Unity Malls.
They will sell handmade goods and local products from different districts.
The malls are being built in Agra, Varanasi, and Lucknow.
Artisans, women, and young people will be able to show their products to more customers.
Products such as Banarasi sarees, wooden toys, and Chikankari will have dedicated spaces.
Goods from all 75 districts may be displayed on one platform.
The government says this can increase artisan incomes and create jobs.
The projects are expected to open at different times in 2026.
PM Unity Malls are being built in Agra, Varanasi, and Lucknow to market local products and traditional crafts.
The malls will give artisans, women, and young people direct access to larger domestic and international markets.
Agra’s six-floor mall will cost about Rs 128.85 crore and contain 135 shops.
Varanasi’s six-floor mall will cost about Rs 154.71 crore and contain 111 shops.
Lucknow’s six-floor mall will cost Rs 64 crore and contain 139 shops, with all three projects due for completion in 2026.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is developing the malls for artisans, women, youth, and local producers.
- What
- Three PM Unity Malls are being constructed to display, brand, and sell traditional crafts, handicrafts, and other local products.
- When
- The malls are under construction and are expected to be completed in October 2026 in Lucknow, November 2026 in Agra, and December 2026 in Varanasi.
- Where
- The projects are located in Shilpgram, Agra; Ganganagar Colony, Varanasi; and Avadh Shilpgram, Lucknow.
- Why
- The initiative aims to create new markets, raise artisan incomes, support employment, strengthen the rural economy, promote Swadeshi products, and encourage tourism.
- Agra project
- About Rs 128.85 crore; 11.53 acres; 135 shops; expected completion in November 2026.
- Varanasi project
- About Rs 154.71 crore; 1.46 acres; 111 shops; expected completion in December 2026.
- Lucknow project
- Rs 64 crore; approximately 4.86 acres; 139 shops; expected completion in October 2026.
- Products featured
- Banarasi sarees, zari-zardozi, wooden toys, rudraksha, Chikankari, and other regional products.
- Statewide coverage
- Products from all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh are intended to be showcased on one platform.
- Stated objectives
- Increase artisan incomes, create employment, strengthen the rural economy, promote Swadeshi products, and encourage tourism.