Varanasi, Oct. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a Rs 150 crore textile manufacturing plant of Ahmedabad-based Arvind Limited in Khochwan, Mirzamurad, in his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi.

Built on around 7-8 acres, the facility is the company's first large manufacturing plant in the Purvanchal region and is expected to generate employment opportunities for local residents.

During his visit, the Prime Minister interacted with women workers undergoing training and enquired about their work, the challenges they face and the manufacturing activities at the facility.

Modi also spoke to officials about the garments being produced at the plant, including clothing made from khadi, and visited an exhibition showca...