To create employment and boost textile sector in the state, S Savitha, Handlooms and Textiles Minister, Andhra Pradesh plans to establish textile parks in Pamidi and Rayadurg in Anantapur district, and in Emmiganur and Mylavaram in Kurnool.
As per Savitha, the government will set up weaver stalls across the state besides providing weavers with tools at a 90 per cent subsidy.
In 2015, the TDP Government had allocated 90 acre for a textile park in Emminganur, notes Savitha. However, the subsequent YSRCP Government cancelled this project and reassigned the land for the Jagananna Housing scheme. The government’s efforts were stalled by a court stay on the decision in 2019.
The current TDP government plans to revive this textile park project that is expected to generate around 5,000 jobs.
According to Minister Savitha, the state government will announce a comprehensive textile policy, with several MPs pledging their MPLADS (Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) funds to support the establishment of weaver stalls.
She applauded Sathya Kumar, Health Minister for facilitating a mega textile park through the Central Ministry of Handlooms and Textiles, with an investment of Rs 30 crore, further enhancing the state’s textile infrastructure.
The proposed initiatives underline the government’s commitment to empowering the weaving community and revitalising the handloom and textile industry in Andhra Pradesh.
