Varanasi gets major industrial boost as PM Modi launches ₹150 cr Arvind plant
Varanasi, October 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the manufacturing plant of Arvind Limited (Arvind Mills), established at a cost of approximately 150 crore rupees, in Khochawan, Mirzamurad, Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency. After inaugurating this industrial unit, developed on an area of approximately seven to eight acres, the Prime Minister interacted with the women undergoing training there and inquired about their work and experiences.
This is the first major manufacturing plant in Purvanchal of Arvind Limited, a textile manufacturing company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This is expected to create new employment opportunities in various districts of Purvanchal, including Varanasi. The unit prioritizes employing local women. Over 300 women have been recruited so far and are being trained in production-related tasks.
According to the company’s plan, the plant will also expand its second phase, which is expected to create employment opportunities for thousands in the future. The unit will produce a variety of garments, including sportswear and undergarments. It will also manufacture garments for major brands like Jockey, US Polo, and Arrow. This industrial initiative is expected to boost the textile and apparel manufacturing industries in the region.
Established in 1931, Arvind Limited is one of the country’s leading textile manufacturers. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, the company manufactures a wide range of textiles, from yarn and fabric to finished garments and specialty textiles for industrial use. The company produces a variety of textiles, including denim, cotton and linen fabrics, suiting fabrics, and sportswear. Apart from this, it also supplies fabric to domestic and international apparel brands.
After inaugurating the plant, the Prime Minister enquired from the company officials about the production process, the garments being manufactured, the fabrics made from Khadi and the materials used in their manufacturing. He directly interacted with the women undergoing training under the concept of ‘Apna Hunar, Apni Pehchan’. During this, the Prime Minister got detailed information about the work of the women, their training experiences and the challenges they face.
The Prime Minister also visited the exhibition of various types of fabrics manufactured by Arvind Mills. He enquired about the participation of women in the production unit and the training being provided to them.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Earlier, upon his arrival at the Khochwan helipad in Mirzamurad, Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi
