CM Bhupendra Patel: Announcement of amendment in Gujarat Textile Policy
By yash chouhan 2026-01-19 12:44:15
CM Bhupendra Patel announces amendments to Gujarat Textile Policy
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has decided that certain units engaged in non-polluting textile manufacturing will be granted benefits under the Textile Policy-2024.
Aiming to further strengthen and empower women’s self-help groups (SHGs), Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Sunday announced amendments to the Gujarat Textile Policy, 2024.
In a release, the chief minister’s office stated, “…the Chief Minister has issued directions to make important amendments in certain provisions of the Textile Policy. Accordingly, one or more Self Help Groups consisting of women associated with similar livelihood objectives, registered under the National Rural Livelihood Mission and the National Urban Livelihood Mission, or other voluntary Self Help Groups, will be eligible to receive benefits under the Textile Policy.”
It added, “The CM has also taken another decision that units engaged in non-polluting textile manufacturing activities related to garments, apparel and made-ups, stitching, embroidery, and other activities, which fall within municipal area limits in the state, will also be granted benefits under the Textile Policy-2024.”
As per the release, “As a result of this decision… non-polluting textile units located within municipal corporation limits in the state will receive extensive benefits from the scheme. Additionally, employment generation in urban areas will be encouraged and local employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled workers will increase. Recognition of non-polluting textile activities in urban areas will also create a favourable environment for the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).”
It stated that encouragement to non-polluting activities will help achieve the objectives of environmental protection as well as balanced and sustainable industrial development.
“Along with the benefits available to Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Gujarat Textile Policy-2024, the outcome of this decision… will enable women of the state to become more economically empowered and self-reliant. Such measures will provide them with greater opportunities and empowerment, enabling them to become stronger in society, the economy, and the business sector,” the release added.
