Archive · 16 Sep 2025
UP to Establish Textile Parks Named After Sant Kabir
Uttar Pradesh is planning to build textile and apparel parks named after Sant Kabir.
These parks will focus on training people with skills and creating jobs.
Uttar Pradesh already exports a lot of textiles, and this new plan aims to increase that even more.
The government hopes to attract investments, make the state a big player in the global textile market, and support local weavers.
These parks will have everything needed for textile production, including special facilities and support for workers, using the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Also, the government will provide financial support to local weavers.
Uttar Pradesh will establish textile and apparel parks named after Sant Kabir.
The parks aim to generate employment and boost the textile industry.
The state is a major textile exporter, contributing 9.6% to India's total exports.
Investment is estimated at Rs 15,431 crore, with 1,01,768 expected jobs.
The government will support weavers, including subsidized electricity and exploring solar energy integration.
- Who
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- What
- Establishment of textile and apparel parks
- When
- Announced on September 16
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To boost textile industry, generate employment, and achieve global market position
- Initiative
- Sant Kabir Textile and Apparel Parks
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Investment
- Rs 15,431 crore (estimated)
- Expected Jobs
- Around 1,01,768
- Exports (2023-24)
- USD 3.5 billion
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