At a high-level stakeholder consultation organised by Invest UP, sourcing companies, manufacturers, global firms and textile-sector experts engaged with state government officials on strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s textile and apparel ecosystem. While officials reiterated the government’s commitment to building an investor-friendly environment, industry representatives highlighted several areas requiring policy and infrastructure improvements.
According to an official statement, industry participants emphasised the need for easier access to capital, enhanced expansion incentives and customised financial support for MSMEs. They also raised concerns regarding labour availability, tariff structures, power reliability, logistics gaps, cluster development and the need to align pricing with quality standards.
Responding to the issues, an official spokesperson said that Invest UP had presented an overview of Uttar Pradesh’s expanding textile ecosystem, highlighting improved infrastructure, a substantial industrial land bank and emerging manufacturing clusters. Officials outlined opportunities in the PM MITRA Park, private and integrated textile parks, integrated manufacturing and logistics clusters (IMLCs), technical textiles, man-made fibre (MMF) and ready-made garments.
They also detailed key policy frameworks, including the Investment Promotion Policy 2023, IIEPP Policy 2022 and more than 30 sector-specific policies covering textiles, MSMEs, footwear and FDI. Incentives such as land and capital subsidies, SGST reimbursement, stamp duty waivers, electricity duty exemptions, logistics subsidies, patent refunds and green and skill-linked support were also showcased.
Joining the consultation virtually, Amit Singh, Secretary to the Chief Minister, stated that Uttar Pradesh was steadily positioning itself as a global textile contender and encouraged companies to transition “from suppliers to global creators”.
Addressing stakeholders online, Vijay Kiran Anand, CEO of Invest UP, said that the organisation was committed to acting as a bridge for investors. He added that Invest UP welcomed industry inputs to further strengthen the textile ecosystem and invited stakeholders to visit Lucknow for deeper engagement and facilitation.
More than 45 firms, including major sourcing and export companies, participated in the consultation.
