The state prioritizes textile industry growth with an investment of Rs 10,000 crore, boosting value chain, employment, and sustainable manufacturing.
To boost its economy and attract investments worth Rs 10,000 crore, the Andhra Pradesh government is prioritizing the development of textile and garment industries in the state. Leveraging abundant raw materials, the initiative aims to strengthen the textile value chain and create employment opportunities.
Unlike the previous YSRCP government, which introduced a five-year textile policy but failed to implement operational guidelines, the N Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government has crafted a new textile policy with actionable guidelines to ensure smooth execution and sectoral growth.
Andhra Pradesh is India’s sixth-largest cotton-producing state, yielding 15.41 lakh bales in 2022-23. This presents vast opportunities for value addition within the state, says S Savita, Textiles sand Handlooms Minister. The state is equipped with 106 spinning mills, approximately 3 lakh spindles, and 12,635 power loom units, which helps attr investment to generate employment.”
Emphasizing on the the state’s skilled workforce, supported by educational institutions offering textile technology courses, Savitha says, the government plans to establish skilling centers in Vizag and Rayadurg to meet industry needs. She highlights, untapped opportunities in value-added activities such as weaving, knitting, processing, and technical textiles can drive large-scale employment while minimizing environmental impact. The ministry aims to convert the entire yarn produced in Andhra Pradesh into fabric, preventing value migration, she adds.
The new policy promotes key components of the textile value chain, integrated units, and technical textiles. Andhra Pradesh already hosts seven dedicated textile parks and five private parks, with Brandix India Apparel City standing out as a leading example of success in integrated textile operations.
The government is now focused on enhancing Venkatagiri Textile Park and Chirala Handloom and Textile Park while supporting emerging private industrial parks. This strategic approach aims to transform Andhra Pradesh into a hub for sustainable and value-driven textile manufacturing.
