Uttar Pradesh is framing a policy for textile, handloom and silk industries. Special incentives will be offered to investors in Bundelkhand, eastern, central and western UP, barring areas under Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway Development Authorities. Land will be facilitated for setting up units. Assistance will also be offered in setting up textile complexes, clusters of small and medium units as well as textile parks.

UP which imports two-thirds of textile raw material and textile products aims at promoting all aspects of handloom, textile and sericulture, from production of raw material to preparation of the final product. Uttar Pradesh has a rich history of art and tradition. Fine woven brocades of precious metals from Varanasi and delicate white work, chikankari, zardozi and kamdani from Lucknow are the most famous textiles of Uttar Pradesh.

During the Mughal period, brocade weaving with intricate designs using gold and silver threads became a specialty of Benaras. Uttar Pradesh is known for jamdani weaves. White threads are used to weave on white. The designs woven are visible only on close scrutiny. The thread used to weave the patterns is of the same count as the base material. Gold and silver threads are used to weave the patterns.