In a significant initiative aimed at accelerating industrialisation and attracting fresh investments, the Jharkhand government has released the draft Jharkhand Textile, Apparel & Footwear Policy 2026 and the Jharkhand Industrial Investment Promotion Policy (JIIPP) 2026 for public consultation.
The draft documents have been uploaded on the Jharkhand Single Window Portal, underscoring the state's focus on transparent governance and stakeholder participation in policy formulation.
The government has invited industry bodies, business leaders, experts and citizens to share their suggestions before the policies are finalised.
Announcing the development on social media platform X, the Office of the Chief Minister said the proposed Textile, Apparel & Footwear Policy 2026 is open for public feedback to help create a robust textile ecosystem and unlock new economic opportunities across the state.
Officials said the Hemant Soren-led government is working to modernise its industrial framework to match evolving economic requirements and make Jharkhand a preferred destination for both domestic and international investors.
As part of the exercise, the state government will organise a two-day investment outreach programme in New Delhi on July 8 and 9. The event is expected to bring together industrialists, investors, economists, policy experts and representatives of the textile and manufacturing sectors to deliberate on the proposed policies and identify investment prospects in Jharkhand.
Feedback received during the consultation process will be reviewed at the event, and suitable changes will be incorporated before the policies are given final shape.
The programme is also expected to witness the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), which the government hopes will pave the way for increased industrial investment, establishment of new manufacturing units and large-scale employment generation.
The proposed policies are also expected to provide a major boost to the textile, apparel and footwear industries in the state.
According to the Directorate of Industries, the draft policies have been placed in the public domain to ensure that valuable inputs from citizens, industry stakeholders and subject experts are considered before the final versions are prepared.
Officials added that the revised policies will be presented before the State Cabinet for approval after incorporating relevant recommendations.
The government is optimistic that the new policy framework will encourage industrial expansion, enhance investment inflows, create jobs and contribute significantly to Jharkhand's economic growth.
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