A new chapter in Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) industrial journey has begun with the foundation-laying ceremony of a Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Park at Banavasi in Yemmiganur mandal. This initiative aims to serve as a vibrant hub for textile and allied industries, sparking hopes for economic revival and job creation across the region.

In its initial phase, the park will see basic infrastructure laid out over 22 acre within a swift three-month timeline. The remaining 50 acre will host multiple textile-related units, with a modern effluent treatment facility in the blueprint, ensuring environmentally responsible operations.

During the ceremony, Minister for BC Welfare, Handlooms, and Textiles, S Savitha, underlined the current government’s dedication towards reviving the handloom sector. She expressed confidence in Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision, who, having personally interacted with weavers of Mangalagiri, has instructed a focused welfare agenda for them. She highlighted that the new administration has already rolled out 200 units of free electricity for handlooms and 500 units for powerlooms, in addition to forming clusters and allocating Rs 3.48 billion towards textile initiatives.

Industries and Commerce Minister TG Bharath shared ambitious plans to put Yemmiganur-made textiles on the national map. He aims to have Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) embrace shawls produced in the region, symbolising a union of heritage and craftsmanship. His vision stretches beyond this symbolic move, as he vows to integrate these shawls into departmental use and bring widespread recognition to the local industry. With support from Minorities Welfare Minister N Md Farooq and other dignitaries present, the ceremony stood as a powerful declaration of Kurnool’s intent to rise as a centre for textile excellence.