PM Modi Opens Rs 150 Crore Arvind Garment Plant in Varanasi, 1,000 Women to Get Jobs

PM Modi inaugurates Arvind Limited's Rs 150 crore garment plant in Varanasi. With over 300 women already hired for training, the facility aims to create 1,000 jobs and manufacture clothing for leading brands.

Post Published By: Aditya Wadhawan

Updated : 25 October 2026, 4:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Arvind Limited's Rs 150 crore garment manufacturing plant in Varanasi, a facility expected to employ 1,000 women. (Images: X)

Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility of Arvind Limited at Khochawan in Mirzamurad, Varanasi today bringing fresh employment opportunities to eastern Uttar Pradesh. The plant built across approximately seven acres at an investment of around Rs 150 crore is expected to employ 1,000 women.

Varanasi Garment Factory to Create 1,000 Jobs for Women

The facility has prioritised local women in its recruitment process. More than 300 women have already been hired and are undergoing training while the company plans to expand the workforce to 1,000 women. The project is expected to strengthen the textile and garment manufacturing ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh, particularly across the Purvanchal region. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath were present at the inauguration. PM Modi Interacts With Women Workers. Following the inauguration, Modi spoke with company officials about the garments produced at the facility, the fabrics used and the manufacturing process. He also interacted with women employees to understand their responsibilities and workplace challenges.

PM visited an exhibition displaying the company's fabrics, highlighting the range of materials produced by the textile manufacturer. The interaction was held around the theme “Apna Hunar, Apni Pehchaan”.

Jockey, US Polo and Arrow Among Brands Served

The Varanasi unit will manufacture sportswear, undergarments and other clothing for established brands, including Jockey, US Polo and Arrow, according to the information provided. The facility marks Arvind Limited's first major manufacturing plant in Purvanchal. Work on Phase II is expected to begin once the current plant becomes operational, potentially creating additional employment opportunities.

Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Arvind operates across fabrics, denim, apparel and specialised textiles. The new investment could give Varanasi a stronger role in organised garment manufacturing and expand industrial opportunities for local workers.