PM Modi Opens ₹150 Crore Arvind Limited Textile Manufacturing Plant in Varanasi

The first plant of Ahmedabad-based textile company Arvind Limited was inaugurated in the village Khochwan under the Mirzamurad T.B. in Varanasi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. The works which costed approx. ₹150 crore will generate thousands of job opportunities, mainly for the local women.

After the inauguration the Prime Minister asked the officials of the mill about the fabric made in the mill, including Khadi fabric and material used.

He spoke about the theme “Your Skill, Your Identity” (Apna Hunar, Apni Pehchan) and engaged with the women workers and learnt about their work and the problems they faced in detail.

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He also saw an exhibition of the fabrics of Arvind Mills.

The facility, spread over an area of about 7-8 acres, has been set up at an estimated cost of ₹150 crore. The Prime Minister also held a direct engagement with women going through training at the unit during the visit, said the UP government.

“This industrial plant is set to provide employment to thousands of people—not just from the local area, but from across the entire Purvanchal region. Furthermore, priority has been given to local women; over 300 women have already been recruited and are currently receiving training at the facility. This initiative will strengthen the textile and garment manufacturing ecosystem**,”** the UP government statement said.

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This is the first big factory to be set up by Arvind Mills in Purvanchal region. Once it is introduced, the plant will expand in two phases, providing thousands of jobs, the statement said.

This new plant in Kashi will manufacture sportswear and undergarments and products of it will be supplied to various international brands.

After the inauguration, Modi watched the grand finale of a three-day air show at Namo Ghat.

During the event, the Prime Minister was joined by other dignitaries including governor of UP Anandiben Patel, chief minister Yogi Adityanath, among others.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath on reaching the helipad at Khochwan (Mirzamurad) earlier.

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