Union Minister Chirag Paswan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to set up a large textile park in Bhagalpur, Bihar, under the PM Mitra Yojana. Highlighting Bhagalpur’s legacy as the “Silk City” and its significant population of Muslim weavers, Paswan said the move would be both economically and socially transformative.
In his letter, Paswan argued that including a historic center like Bhagalpur in the PM Mitra scheme would bridge tradition with modernity and offer a fresh direction for the region’s economy. He emphasized Bhagalpur’s pivotal role in India’s textile heritage, especially its association with Bhagalpuri silk, often called the “Queen of Fabrics” and known for its international appeal in markets such as West Asia, Europe, and Japan.
According to Paswan, Bhagalpur’s silk industry directly or indirectly supports around 50,000 weaver households. Establishing a textile park in the city, he said, would not only boost exports and entrepreneurship, but also generate substantial employment opportunities and promote social empowerment in the region.
