Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports
Business Standard|November 14, 2024
To curb raw material imports from China and promote textiles, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to set up nearly a dozen private textile parks in the state.
VIRENDRA SINGH RAWAT
Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports

The textile parks would be established under the UP Textile and Garmenting Policy 2022. Districts where these parks will come up include Gorakhpur, Mau, Bhadohi, Aligarh, Baghpat and Shamli.

The first private textile park will be set up in Shamli district with an investment of ₹726 crore. The Shamli project--Lonex Textile Park, spanning 27 acres, will be operational by December 2025. This will provide 5,000 direct and indirect jobs. It will comprise 17 production units, including for weaving, dyeing, printing and garmenting.

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