Andhra Pradesh to roll out new textile policy to boost industry growth

Andhra Pradesh to soon launch enhanced textile policy: Minister Savitha

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government is set to introduce a new and enhanced textile policy aimed at strengthening the state’s textiles, apparel, and garment manufacturing sectors, according to Minister for Backward Classes Welfare and Handlooms & Textiles, S. Savitha.

Speaking to investors via videoconference from the Secretariat on Monday, the Minister said the government is focused on developing essential infrastructure, offering industry incentives, and ensuring faster clearances to attract investments in the sector.

She noted that the earlier ‘Textile Policy 2018–23’, introduced by the TDP government, was later discontinued by the YSR Congress Party government, which created challenges for existing industries and led some investors to shift focus to other states. The upcoming policy, she said, will be a strengthened and updated version of the earlier framework, aligned with current industry requirements.

Highlighting the state’s strong position in the textile sector, Ms. Savitha said Andhra Pradesh ranks second in silk production nationally, while also holding sixth and seventh positions in cotton and jute production respectively. The state currently has nine textile and apparel parks, including three in the public sector, along with 146 mega textile industries and 15 technical textile units.

She further encouraged investors to explore opportunities in agro-textiles, geo-textiles, and automotive textiles, stressing the state’s potential to emerge as a key manufacturing hub.

Ms. Savitha assured full government support for companies establishing operations in Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing a business-friendly environment and policy-driven growth. Principal Secretary (Handlooms & Textiles) K. Sunitha, Joint Director Srikanth Prabhakar, and other senior officials were also present at the meeting.