PM Modi inaugurates garment manufacturing facility
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed Arvind Limited’s new garment manufacturing facility in Mirzamurad a boost to women’s empowerment after interacting with 300 trained women workers at the plant. Developed with an investment of around Rs 150 crore, the facility is expected to generate employment for over 1,000 people, predominantly women. Welcoming Modi, Arvind Limited chairperson Sanjay Lalbhai called it a proud moment for the company and highlighted the group’s 130-year journey of consistently investing in enterprises that contribute to economic growth, employment generation and nation-building. Developed with an investment of approximately Rs 150 crore, the facility is Arvind’s first manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh . Spread across 5.5 acres, with a total built-up area of approximately 65,000 square feet, the plant has a revenue potential of Rs 250 crore. It is expected to employ over 1,000 people, predominantly women, and manufacture essential knitwear products using advanced automated sewing technologies. Besides creating over 1,000 direct jobs, the facility is expected to support ancillary economic activity across supply chains, logistics and local services, further reinforcing Uttar Pradesh’s emergence as a preferred destination for textile and apparel manufacturing.
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One worker said Modi asked her name, job and dream, making her feel as though an elder at home was speaking to her. Another trainee said she aimed to become a manager in a major project before launching her own business. We are proud to partner in India’s development journey through investment, innovation and job creation,” he said.
“One of the best aspects of Arvind Limited’s garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi is the boost it will give to women empowerment ! Modi posted on X after leaving the plant. He interacted with the women workers, who are turning their aspirations into careers after completing training. During the interaction, the women workers expressed gratitude to Modi for his initiatives that led to the establishment of the facility in Varanasi. Modi also viewed an exhibition of khadi garments and Arvind products and learnt about the manufacturing process. He asked the women about their work experience, challenges, roles and future goals. She shared her ambition to start her own industry, and he encouraged her. “We are particularly proud that this investment will create large-scale employment opportunities, with women expected to form a significant part of the workforce, reflecting the transformative power of Nari Shakti in driving India’s growth story. The facility has been developed as a modern manufacturing hub focused on efficiency, sustainability and workforce welfare. Equipped with advanced automated production systems, the plant is designed to enhance productivity, ensure consistent quality and support scalable manufacturing operations. Arvind has also established dedicated worker hostels to support employees and plans to expand residential infrastructure as operations grow. The project is expected to contribute to the economic development of Varanasi and Uttar Pradesh through employment generation, skill development and the strengthening of the local apparel manufacturing ecosystem. Download the TOI App.
Earlier, immediately after landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Modi reached Mirzamurad and inaugurated the state-of-the-art garment manufacturing facility in the presence of governor Anandiben Patel and chief minister Yogi Adityanath .