India approves seven PM MITRA textile parks to boost manufacturing and jobs
New Delhi: The Indian government has approved seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks, aiming to bolster the country’s textile sector, India Today reported.
These parks are expected to drive job creation, attract investments, and enhance India’s standing in global textile manufacturing.
As part of its efforts to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports, the government has sanctioned these parks across different states.
The initiative seeks to create a globally competitive textile ecosystem by offering state-of-the-art infrastructure and incentives for manufacturers.
The PM MITRA scheme is also designed to encourage exports, support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and increase industry efficiency.
To develop large-scale, modern industrial infrastructure for the textile value chain, the government has allocated ₹4,445 crore for the scheme from 2021-22 to 2027-28.
Where will these parks be established?
Seven states have been selected based on their potential in the textile industry, land availability, and trade connectivity.
The identified locations are: Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu (Greenfield), Navsari, Gujarat (Greenfield), Kalaburagi, Karnataka (Greenfield), Dhar, Madhya Pradesh (Greenfield), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (Greenfield), Warangal, Telangana (Brownfield), Amravati, Maharashtra (Brownfield).
A Greenfield project involves building new facilities on previously undeveloped land, while a Brownfield project repurposes existing industrial or urban sites.
Each PM MITRA park will be equipped with cutting-edge facilities such as research centres, testing labs, and skill development hubs to train workers in advanced textile techniques.
Once operational, these parks are expected to generate around 300,000 direct and indirect jobs across the textile value chain.
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹18,500 crore have already been signed by potential investors.
The government has set up Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in five Greenfield states, with the central government contributing ₹4.90 crore per park and state governments adding ₹5.10 crore per park. In Maharashtra’s Amravati park, work has commenced with an infrastructure allocation of ₹111 crore.
Understanding the PM MITRA Scheme
The Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme is designed to create a seamless and structured ecosystem for textile production.
The parks will feature world-class infrastructure, plug-and-play units, and an efficient supply chain to support textile manufacturing.
By integrating all stages of production—including spinning, weaving, dyeing, and garment making—the initiative aims to improve efficiency and strengthen India’s position as a global leader in textile manufacturing.
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