Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced textile parks named after Sant Kabir to boost skill development and job creation, enhancing the state’s textile industry.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday announced that textile and apparel parks will be established in the name of Sant Kabir with the primary objective of skill development and generating employment for the youth in Uttar Pradesh.
“This scheme, inspired by Sant Kabir’s ideals of labour, simplicity and self-reliance, will strike a balance between tradition and modernity while creating new opportunities for investment, production and employment,” Yogi said.
An official spokesman said Uttar Pradesh is among India’s top textile and apparel exporters. In 2023–24, the state exported goods worth USD 3.5 billion—9.6% of the country’s total textile exports. The sector contributes 1.5% to the state’s GDP and employs nearly 22 lakh people directly, with traditional clusters in Varanasi, Mau, Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Sitapur, Barabanki, Gorakhpur and Meerut playing a key role.
So far, 659 proposals have been received on the Investment Sarathi portal, requiring 1,642 acres of land. These proposals amount to ₹15,431 crore investment and are expected to generate around 1,01,768 jobs. Each park will cover a minimum of 50 acres and include a common effluent treatment plant along with facilities for ancillary industries such as buttons, zippers, packaging and warehousing.
The scheme will be implemented through the PPP model, or a designated nodal agency, with the government ensuring priority infrastructure such as roads, electricity and water supply.
