Anantapur Textile Industry Fast Fading Away Due To Lack Of Support From Govt

THE textile industry in Anantapur district, a vital source of employment for thousands, is grappling with severe challenges due to inadequate infrastructure and a lack of government support.

- CP VENUGOPAL @Anantapur

Rayadurgam and Pamidi, renowned for jeans and nightwear production, are struggling with stagnation, poor facilities, and policy inaction, threatening the livelihoods of countless families.

Despite the State government's policy to boost the textile industry, it remains underdeveloped without basic infrastructure like water supply, transport, and dyeing units. Business owners are hesitant to invest further, citing bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of financial incentives.

With small-scale units shutting down, workers facing job losses, and existing businesses struggling to survive, industry leaders are urging the State government for immediate intervention before the textile sector collapses further.

Rayadurgam is home to over 600 textile units, employing around 50,000 workers. However, the sector has struggled to recover from the impact of COVID-19, with nearly 300 small-scale units shutting down.