Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath questioned on Saturday why India, despite its large population, continues to lag behind Bangladesh in the export of readymade garments. Speaking at an investor summit held in Lucknow for the establishment of a textile park under the PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme, the Chief Minister emphasized the urgent need to leverage India’s potential in the global apparel market.
As per agency report, Adityanath highlighted the contrast between the two nations, pointing out that while Bangladesh, with a population of 160 million, has made significant strides in garment exports, India, with a population of 1.4 billion, is yet to achieve similar success. He underlined the immense opportunities in the readymade garment sector and called for the creation of globally recognized Indian textile brands.
He stressed the importance of guiding India’s vast workforce by providing direction and opportunities, noting that a large population alone is not sufficient—it requires proper leadership to channel its potential. He also spoke about the significance of Uttar Pradesh not just as a production hub but also as a major consumer market that caters to the needs of neighboring regions like Nepal, Bhutan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.
To meet this demand effectively, the Chief Minister advocated for the development of comprehensive facilities within the PM MITRA Park, including stitching, dyeing, printing, packaging, and designing, ensuring a complete ecosystem for textile production and export readiness.
