The Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Maharashtra has officially been inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in India’s textile sector. Developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), this is one of the seven PM MITRA Parks planned under the PM MITRA Park Scheme. The other six states benefiting from this initiative include Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
About the PM MITRA Park Scheme
The PM MITRA Park Scheme was notified by the Ministry of Textiles in 2021, with the vision to integrate the entire textile value chain, from farm to fibre, factory, fashion, and foreign markets. The scheme aims to develop large-scale, modern industrial infrastructure facilities that will house the entire textile production process in one location.
Time Period: 2021-22 to 2027-28
Implementation: A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will oversee each park, jointly owned by the Central and State Governments.
Eligibility: Each park must have at least 1,000 acres of contiguous, encumbrance-free land and a robust state textile policy.
Park Types: Parks can be either Greenfield (new developments) or Brownfield (existing sites).
Key Benefits of the PM MITRA Park Scheme
Lower Logistics Costs: With an integrated value chain from spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, and garment manufacturing all in one location, logistics costs will be significantly reduced, enhancing competitiveness.
Employment Generation: Each park is expected to create 1 lakh direct jobs and an additional 2 lakh indirect jobs.
Sustainability: The scheme supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9, promoting sustainable industrialization and innovation through modern infrastructure.
Other Textile Initiatives
The PM MITRA Park Scheme is part of a broader effort by the government to strengthen the textile industry. Other initiatives include:
SAMARTH Scheme: Focuses on building capacity in the textile sector by addressing skilled manpower requirements.
Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS): Provides credit-linked capital investment subsidies for purchasing advanced machinery.
National Technical Textiles Mission: Aims to promote the use of technical textiles.
PLI Scheme for Textiles: Encourages large-scale investments and production in the textile sector.
This scheme is expected to transform India into a global textile hub, strengthening its position in the international market.
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