Mirzapur Hosts Purvanchal’s First Yarn Processing Plant | 01 Jan 2026

Why in News?

The first Yarn Processing Plant of Purvanchal is set to be established in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

• Objective: The plant aims to provide locally processed yarn to the carpet industry, reducing dependence on other states.
• Economic Significance: Mirzapur–Bhadohi belt is a major hub of handmade carpet production and export.
• Investment Model: The project is being developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
• Investment Size: An estimated investment of around ₹8 crore has been proposed for the plant.
• Benefit to Artisans: Local weavers and carpet manufacturers will benefit from reduced raw material cost and timely availability of yarn.
• Completion Timeline: The plant is targeted to be completed by April 2026.
• Policy Initiatives:The state government is actively promoting the sector with policies like the Uttar Pradesh Textile & Garmenting Policy 2022
• First in Purvanchal: Mirzapur plant being specifically the first dedicated yarn processing plant for the Purvanchal region's carpet and wool industries