Context: The UP government is transforming Varanasi into a new garment hub with sustained efforts to boost industrial growth through the Global Investors Summit and Invest UP.
- Renowned for its Banarasi handlooms and silk sarees, the city is now on track to emerge as a global hub for readymade garment manufacturing.
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- Production has begun in four textile and garment projects under the Handloom and Textile Department, with an investment of ₹61 crore.
- These functioning units have already created 190 jobs, with a strong emphasis on providing opportunities for women.
- • Varanasi’s legacy of traditional weaving is now evolving to embrace advanced, modern textile manufacturing.
• The upcoming launch of three additional units, with a total investment of ₹86 crore, marks the next major milestone. These projects are expected to generate 1,600 jobs, with a significant share reserved for women.
