UPDATED: Oct 25, 2026 12:34 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Varanasi to inaugurate a new garment manufacturing facility established by Arvind Limited and attend the Air Force Day aerial display at Namo Ghat. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Prime Minister toured the modern manufacturing plant and interacted with textile workers. The facility, described as a predominantly women-led initiative, focuses on modern manufacturing practices to enhance employment opportunities, particularly for women, while connecting Varanasi's traditional textile heritage and local products to international markets. The initiative also underlines Uttar Pradesh's expansion as a hub for industrial investment and apparel production. Following the textile unit launch, the schedule featured an aerial demonstration by the Indian Air Force over the river Ganga at Namo Ghat, witnessed by regional dignitaries and residents.
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