The Uttar Pradesh government has accelerated land acquisition for the implementation of the Sant Kabir Nagar Textile and Apparel Park scheme, with preparatory work already launched, an official spokesperson confirmed on Monday. Under the scheme, five textile and apparel parks are planned under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in Varanasi, Amroha, Bareilly, Sant Kabir Nagar, and Bijnor.
Land Acquisition and Cabinet Approval
Departmental officials stated that more than 326 acres of land have been identified for the projects, and the transfer of all land parcels has received cabinet approval. In Varanasi, 75 acres of land has been identified in Ramna, while for Amroha, 79.825 acres has been earmarked. Similarly, in Bareilly, 79.58 acres has been reserved in the Bahedi area, and 39.49 acres of land in Sant Kabir Nagar’s Maghar area has been set aside. The fifth project site will be in the Nagina area of Bijnor, where 52.91 acres of land has been provided.
Project Authority and Reports
The government has already issued a notification for the formation of the project authority and completed the land transfer process. The pre-feasibility report for the Varanasi textile park has been submitted by the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), while revised reports for the remaining four parks are being prepared. These reports are expected to incorporate feedback received from industry stakeholders before being finalised.
Infrastructure Development
Work has also progressed on supporting infrastructure for the Varanasi project. The tender process for the construction of a connecting road has been completed, and contractual formalities are underway. Plans have also been prepared for a 132-kV substation, transmission line, and associated power infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to the park.
Statutory Approvals and Tenders
Officials said statutory approvals related to environmental clearance, groundwater use, and forest department permissions are being processed. Tender documents for selecting master developers for the remaining four parks are also being prepared under the PPP framework.
Expected Impact
The proposed parks are expected to cater to textile manufacturing, ready-made garments, and technical textiles, while strengthening the state’s textile ecosystem and creating employment opportunities in the project regions.
