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