PM lays foundation stone of Trade Facilitation Centre & Crafts Museum
Updated: Nov 07, 2014 03:03:32pm
Varanasi, Nov 7 (KNN) While making a strong pitch for re-establishing Varanasi on the global map through revitalization of its traditional textile industry, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today laid the foundation stone of the Trade Facilitation Centre and Crafts Museum and inaugurated the Powerloom Service Centre here.
He said the Union Government is working towards revitalizing the textile sector through a scientific approach, coupled with infusion of appropriate technology, thereby encapsulating the heritage of Varanasi at one place, according to an official release.
He however pointed out that there is need to understand the changing demands and needs of the customer, and create new products which satisfy his need, to retain the customer.
The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Varanasi.
Considering that the term Banarasi saree has been heard in every household in India, represents an assured market of crores of sarees for Varanasi, he said, adding that the requirement now is to meet this demand and satisfy the customer with modern designs, products and services.
Observing that after agriculture, textiles was the sector which generated maximum employment, the Prime Minister said that textile workers weave not just cloth; but through the harmonious nature of their workplace, they also weave the fabric of a cohesive, harmonious society. He said this "Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb" was Varanasi's heritage, and indeed the heritage of India.
Explaining that the whole world knows of the heritage of Banaras, he exhorted the people of the city to now use e-commerce and strategically tap the global market. He called upon people to work towards creating a modern, active, vibrant, forward-looking Banaras.
He also announced the government's decision for a Rs. 2375 crore revival package for district cooperative banks. 16 of these banks are in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. This would ensure easy availability of credit to the lower and middle class, and help revive the handloom and powerloom sector, he said. (KNN/ES)
He said the Union Government is working towards revitalizing the textile sector through a scientific approach, coupled with infusion of appropriate technology, thereby encapsulating the heritage of Varanasi at one place, according to an official release.
He however pointed out that there is need to understand the changing demands and needs of the customer, and create new products which satisfy his need, to retain the customer.
The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Varanasi.
Considering that the term Banarasi saree has been heard in every household in India, represents an assured market of crores of sarees for Varanasi, he said, adding that the requirement now is to meet this demand and satisfy the customer with modern designs, products and services.
Observing that after agriculture, textiles was the sector which generated maximum employment, the Prime Minister said that textile workers weave not just cloth; but through the harmonious nature of their workplace, they also weave the fabric of a cohesive, harmonious society. He said this "Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb" was Varanasi's heritage, and indeed the heritage of India.
Explaining that the whole world knows of the heritage of Banaras, he exhorted the people of the city to now use e-commerce and strategically tap the global market. He called upon people to work towards creating a modern, active, vibrant, forward-looking Banaras.
He also announced the government's decision for a Rs. 2375 crore revival package for district cooperative banks. 16 of these banks are in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. This would ensure easy availability of credit to the lower and middle class, and help revive the handloom and powerloom sector, he said. (KNN/ES)
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