{
  "id": 11955115,
  "title": "'Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mirzapur And Varanasi To Be Developed As A silk Cluster': CM Yogi Adityanath",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sant-ravidas-nagar-mirzapur-and-varanasi-to-be-developed-as-a-silk",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:11:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/sant-ravidas-nagar-mirzapur-and-varanasi-to-be-developed-as-a-silk-cluster-cm-yogi-adityanath"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mirzapur and Varanasi will be transformed into a silk hub, according to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Varanasi-Vindhya Regional Development Plan will soon be put into action. During a direct encounter with carpet industry stakeholders at the India Carpet Expo's golden jubilee edition, the Chief Minister heard concerns regarding a distinct policy for the carpet sector, business demands, and the inclusion of women entrepreneurs. Anil Kumar, a carpet entrepreneur from Mirzapur, praised the Yogi government's efforts, citing enhanced connectivity. He also raised concerns about the ancient city of Mirzapur and its carpet industry. Imtiyaz Ahmed noted that entrepreneurs have profited significantly from the ODOP scheme. If the government introduces a policy for the carpet industry similar to the ODOP scheme, it will further bolster the business and generate new employment opportunities. Piyush Kumar Barnwal highlighted that India is the world leader in handmade carpets. Due to the lengthy production time of carpets, the industry should be treated differently from the manufacturing category and a suitable policy should be formulated. The Chief Minister praised artisans for preserving their ancestors' legacy and assured them that the government would take notice of their suggestion. Artisans no longer need to seek work elsewhere; they now showcase their skills on home soil, according to Adarsh Purnima. The India Carpet Expo, previously held in Delhi, is now being held in their own district, Bhadohi, and the Chief Minister has returned for the second consecutive time to support the carpet industry. Many women entrepreneurs and workers are involved in the carpet industry, but the current structure of the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) has not incorporated women. The Chief Minister emphasized that women entrepreneurs should have a provision to increase their participation and boost their morale. He reminded CEPC to ensure women entrepreneurs' inclusion and reserve seats for them, assuring that changes would be made in this direction.",
  "summary": "Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mirzapur and Varanasi will be developed as a silk cluster. The Varanasi-Vindhya Regional Development Plan will also be implemented soon. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said this on Sunday during a direct interaction with exporters, sellers and prominent entrepreneurs of the carpet industry at the golden jubilee edition of the India Carpet Expo. Entrepreneurs raised issues…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}