In a significant move to propel Uttar Pradesh towards a $1 trillion economy and establish it as a premier global investment hub, Invest UP and the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Uttar Pradesh, participated in Gartex Texprocess India 2025, held from May 22 -24, 2025 in Mumbai.
The event opened with Shashank Chaudhary, ACEO, Invest UP, highlighting Uttar Pradesh’s rapid economic transformation and its robust policy framework. He emphasized, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state is steadily advancing towards its $1 trillion economy goal. With its investor-friendly policies, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as one of India's most attractive investment destinations. Chaudhary also highlighted the state's strategic advantages, including a skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, and a textile policy focused on innovation and job creation.
Rich in textile heritage from Banarasi weaves to Lucknow’s chikankari, Uttar Pradesh is now blending tradition with modernity, Chaudhary stated. He pointed to the upcoming PM Mitra mega textile park in Lucknow and various incentives offered through the UP Textile and Garmenting Policy - 2022 as factors making Uttar Pradesh a promising center for textile manufacturing.
The inauguration was attended by key industry leaders and dignitaries, including Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra. As a part of the event, KP Verma, Joint Commissioner, Handloom & Textiles, Government of Uttar Pradesh; and Anuruddha Kshatriya, General Manager, Invest UP, delivered a detailed presentation highlighting the incentives available under the UP Textile & Garment Policy - 2022. They showcased Uttar Pradesh’s dedication to fostering growth and investment in its textile sector.
Throughout the three-day event, senior officials from Invest UP and the Handloom & Textiles Department focused on highlighting the state’s investor-friendly ecosystem and the abundant opportunities within the textile and garment sectors. A key objective of this event was to facilitate partnerships and demonstrate the ease of doing business through streamlined single-window clearances, aiming to enable seamless industry establishment in the state.
A leading trade show for garment and textile machinery, Gartex Texprocess India featured over 125 exhibitors and 300 brands. Uttar Pradesh’s participation in the 2025 event reaffirms its commitment to industrial growth, textile innovation, and solidifying its position as a national leader in garment manufacturing.
