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CM Yogi says Bhadohi carpets boost Uttar Pradesh to rank fifth in Indian exports
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted that carpets from Bhadohi district are a key factor in Uttar Pradesh achieving the fifth position among Indian exporting states.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told reporters that the carpet industry of Bhadohi district plays a pivotal role in Uttar Pradesh's export performance. He noted that the state's overall export basket has risen to become the fifth‑largest among Indian states, with Bhadohi's hand‑knotted and machine‑made carpets contributing significantly.
The Bhadohi region, often dubbed the "Carpet City," is known for its skilled artisans and a long tradition of weaving. Its products are shipped to markets across Europe, the United States and the Middle East, enhancing the state's trade profile.
Yogi's remarks underscore the government's focus on traditional crafts as engines of growth, encouraging further investment and support for weavers to sustain and expand Uttar Pradesh's export share.
The Bhadohi region, often dubbed the "Carpet City," is known for its skilled artisans and a long tradition of weaving. Its products are shipped to markets across Europe, the United States and the Middle East, enhancing the state's trade profile.
Yogi's remarks underscore the government's focus on traditional crafts as engines of growth, encouraging further investment and support for weavers to sustain and expand Uttar Pradesh's export share.