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News India Live, Digital Desk: UP New Industrial Policy: There is a great news for the weavers, artisans and millions of people associated with the textile industry of Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken an important decision to promote large -scale investment and employment in the state. In a high -level meeting, CM Yogi announced that in various districts of the state Saint Kabir Clothing and Apparel Park Will be installed.
This decision has been taken in view of the increasing interest of private investors in the textile industry of the state. The government believes that this scheme will not only give a new identity to the traditional textiles of Uttar Pradesh, but it will also establish the state as a global textile hub.
Why the plan was placed in the name of Sant Kabir?
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the scheme will be dedicated to the great saint Kabir Das. He told that Sant Kabir kept the labor, simplicity and self -reliance at the top of his life and this feeling will also be the basis of this scheme. The government’s goal is to create a balance of tradition and modernity through this scheme, which will create new opportunities for investment, production and employment.
What is the big plan of the government?
According to an estimate, by 2030, the market of clothes and apparel will reach 2.3 trillion US $, and India is moving faster in it. Uttar Pradesh wants to take full advantage of this opportunity.
- Investment of 15,431 Crore: So far 659 proposals related to the textile industry have been received on the investment chariote portal, which is expected to invest around Rs 15,431 crore.
- More than 1 lakh jobs: The establishment of these parks is expected to create more than 1 lakh direct employment opportunities in the state. Currently, about 2.2 million people are directly connected to this sector.
- Park to be built on minimum 50 acres: Each park will be built on at least 50 acres of land. These will also have a place for supportive units like button, zipper, label and packaging.
- Equipped with modern facilities: It will be mandatory to set up a common affluent treatment plant (CETP) in these parks so that the environment does not cause any damage.
UP is already a big textile player
Uttar Pradesh is already among the country’s largest textile and apparel exporting states. In the financial year 2023-24, about $ 3.5 billion was exported from the state, which is about 9.6 percent of the country’s total exports. Cities like Varanasi, Mau, Bhadohi, Sitapur and Gorakhpur are famous for their traditional weaving, and now the establishment of these parks will give them new strength.
The Chief Minister has instructed the officials to speed up the identity and development work of the land so that investors can get all the facilities as soon as possible. Also, dialogue programs will be organized in every district to understand the needs of weavers.
