26-05-2025
Varanasi emerges as new industrial hub in Purvanchal
Varanasi: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has seen a major industrial transformation, with Varanasi emerging as a key growth hub in Purvanchal.
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Improved law and order, robust infrastructure, and initiatives like Global Investors Summit have created a business-friendly climate.
In Varanasi alone, 48 industrial projects worth Rs 1,180.95 crore are now operational, generating 3,472 jobs, said a senior govt official. A new era of development is unfolding in Purvanchal, especially in Kashi with many reputed national and international companies already started operations in the city.
Vinod Verma, Assistant Commissioner of District Industry Promotion and Entrepreneurship Development Centre, said 48 projects commenced with an investment of Rs 1,180.95 crore from the Global Investors Summit , creating jobs for 3,472 people. Besides, 48 projects worth Rs 5,702.18 crore are set to launch soon, expected to provide employment to around 12,110 people. He further said companies like Saaswad Heat Transfer and Engineering Private Limited and Hilton Hotels Group's franchise, Double Tree, are now operational in Varanasi.
Amazon's contracted warehouse with Madhavan LLP is also up and running. Besides, Banaras Beads is collaborating with Tata's Indian Hotels Company Limited to build the Ginger Budget Hotel, and the construction is underway.
A wide range of companies from diverse sectors, including hotels, handloom and tourism, participated in groundbreaking ceremony. Some of the units are already operational, while others are expected to start soon.
