Uttar Pradesh, with its robust industrial ecosystem, strategic location, and rich textile heritage, is poised to become a global leader in apparel and technical textiles. The Uttar Pradesh Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2024 aims to leverage the state’s strengths, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and foster an environment that encourages innovation, sustainability, and economic growth within the textile sector.
Through Make in Uttar Pradesh, the state intends to drive the transformation of the textile industry by nurturing both traditional and technical textiles, catering to emerging global markets. By attracting investments, promoting skill development, and advancing technological innovation, Uttar Pradesh aims to establish a sustainable ecosystem that supports inclusive growth, positioning the state as a leading global hub for textile manufacturing and exports.
By 2030, Make in Uttar Pradesh envisions the state as a global leader in apparel and technical textiles, with the following objectives:
The mission of Make in Uttar Pradesh is to create a thriving textile manufacturing ecosystem that fosters innovation, drives economic growth, and strengthens India’s global competitiveness in the textile industry. The Uttar Pradesh Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2024 aims to:
The Uttar Pradesh Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2024 outlines several strategic objectives aimed at transforming the state’s textile sector:
Uttar Pradesh will establish over 15 apparel and technical textile parks in key locations, offering manufacturers cutting-edge infrastructure, advanced technology, and shared utilities. These parks will act as innovation hubs for textile production, empowering companies to expand their operations and boost their global competitiveness.
The policy highlights the importance of sustainable textile production by encouraging the use of renewable energy, textile waste recycling, and water-efficient manufacturing methods. Uttar Pradesh will provide incentives to companies that adopt eco-friendly practices and integrate circular economy principles into their operations.
Uttar Pradesh will drive innovation in technical textiles by setting up R&D hubs dedicated to the development of wearables, medical textiles, geo-textiles, and other advanced materials. The state will provide R&D grants, venture capital support, and foster partnerships with global leaders to accelerate the creation of groundbreaking textile solutions.
To strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s position in the global textile market, the policy will prioritize export promotion through participation in international trade fairs, targeted market development programs, and strategic branding campaigns. Dedicated export zones with streamlined supply chains and robust logistics infrastructure will be established, ensuring seamless and timely delivery of textile products to international markets.
The policy prioritizes empowering women and rural communities through targeted skill development programs in textile production, garment manufacturing, and technical textile innovation. By collaborating with industry leaders and academic institutions, Uttar Pradesh aims to build a highly skilled workforce equipped to meet the dynamic needs of the global textile industry.
The Uttar Pradesh Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2024 provides a comprehensive range of incentives to promote investments and foster growth in the textile sector:
| Incentive Type | Details |
| Capital Investment Subsidy | 40% subsidy on capital investment in plant and machinery, capped at ₹50 crores per unit, disbursed over 5 years. |
| Employment Cost Subsidy | ₹6,000 per female worker and ₹5,000 per male worker per month for 5 years, Aadhaar-linked to ensure transparency. |
| Market Development Initiative | 50% reimbursement on participation costs for domestic and international exhibitions, capped at ₹3 lakhs for domestic events and ₹6 lakhs for international events. |
| SGST Reimbursement | 100% reimbursement of State Goods and Service Tax (SGST) for 5-7 years, depending on the scale of investment. |
| R&D and Innovation Subsidy | 50% subsidy on R&D expenditure, capped at ₹2 crores per annum, to encourage innovation in technical textiles. |
| Land and Infrastructure Incentives | Concessional land rates in designated textile parks, 100% stamp duty exemption, and subsidies for developing shared infrastructure. |
| Power Tariff Reimbursement | 25% reimbursement on power tariffs for textile manufacturing units adopting energy-efficient processes. |
| Environment-Friendly Infrastructure Subsidy | Incentives for companies implementing eco-friendly technologies such as water recycling, renewable energy, and waste management systems. |
Uttar Pradesh is dedicated to enhancing ease of doing business for textile manufacturers and investors. The policy introduces a Single Window Clearance System to expedite project approvals with online application and tracking services. Additionally, the state will implement self-certification under labor laws and streamline regulatory procedures to eliminate bottlenecks, ensuring seamless project execution.
The Uttar Pradesh Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2024 is a visionary initiative aimed at establishing Uttar Pradesh as a global hub for apparel and technical textiles. Through strategic investments, sustainable practices, and workforce development, the state is poised to lead the next era of growth in India’s textile industry.
The Make in Uttar Pradesh is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) with a mission to establish Uttar Pradesh as a key player in international economic collaboration, focusing on strategic partnerships with nations like USA, Europe, Australia, African Union, KSA, China, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE across vital sectors such as energy, technology, agriculture, and finance. Our goal is to integrate lessons from successful global economic models, adopting best practices to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. We aim to enhance economic prosperity and diversification, contribute to societal progress, and promote sustainable economic practices. By leveraging Uttar Pradesh’s unique position, Make in Uttar Pradesh strives to drive substantial economic growth, spur innovation, and solidify Uttar Pradesh’s stature in the international economic arena, resonating with the government’s vision of a technologically advanced and interconnected economy.