Telangana to become textile capital of South Asia, says Revanth Reddy

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana will be developed into the Textile Capital of South Asia, with a focus on green textile hubs. Speaking at ATEXCON 2026, he highlighted infrastructure support, cotton production and textile heritage

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy assured that Telangana would be transformed into the Textile Capital of South Asia and shared his vision to create green textile hubs in the State.

Speaking after inaugurating the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) here on Friday, he highlighted Telangana’s vision to become the textile capital of South Asia by 2047. He said the government would offer industrialists and investors the best infrastructure, land, power, water and incentives.

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Mentioning Telangana’s famous Pochampally Ikats, Gadwal sarees, Warangal durries and the weaves of Narayanpet, he stated that textiles were not just an industry but a lifeline for the State’s weaving communities. “There are historic reasons why Telangana is a leader in textiles. We are one of the largest producers of cotton in India. Our cotton is known globally for its quality and richness,” Revanth Reddy said.

The Chief Minister added that Telangana has both the skill and the will to become a top textiles destination. “We have established Kakatiya Mega Textile Park at Warangal with many apparel parks. We are leaders in many verticals, from deep tech to pharma and life sciences, from aerospace to defence, from manufacturing to energy,” he added.