Ghazipur

For the past several years, the craftsmen of Ghazipur district have been engaged in making jute wall hangings using traditional techniques. This product is also exported to other regions. In order to enhance the production of this exclusive craft, there is a need to ensure easy availability of raw materials and provide adequate training for product development and marketing.

Introduction

Ghazipur is a district of eastern Uttar Pradesh that was constituted as a separate district in 1818. The city of Ghazipur is the district headquarters. Ghazipur district forms the eastern part of the Varanasi Division. It is famous for production of unique Rose Scented Spray called ‘Gulab Jal’. The “Government Opium and Alkaloid works" situated in Ghazipur city is the biggest opium factory of Asia. It is bounded by Ballia and Bihar State in the east, Jaunpur, Varanasi and Azamgarh in the west, Mau and Ballia in the north and Chandauli in the south.

• Tehsils

  0

• Blocks

  0

• Village

  0

• Registered
  Industrial Units

  0

• Small Industries

  -

• Major Industries
• Small Industries
• Handicrafts Works

Relevant Schemes & Policies