Context:

PM Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation stone of India’s first PM MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Park in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. This event marks a significant milestone in India’s journey to become a global leader in textile manufacturing.

Features of the PM MITRA Scheme:

The Dhar PM MITRA Park is spread across 2,158 acres and includes:

·        A 20 MLD effluent treatment plant: To ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly operations.

·        A 10 MVA solar power plant: To promote renewable energy and reduce carbon footprint.

·        81 plug-and-play units: To facilitate easy setup and operation for businesses.

·        Modern roads, continuous water and electricity supply: To ensure a conducive business environment.

·        Housing and social facilities for workers, especially women: To promote inclusive growth and support women’s employment.

About PM MITRA Park:

The PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Yojana was launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Textiles to develop world-class textile parks across India.

It aims to integrate the textile value chain from fibre to fashion, reduce logistics costs, attract investment, and generate employment.

The Government of India has indeed finalized the setup of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across various states.

1.       Tamil Nadu: Virudhnagar

2.      Telangana: Warangal

3.      Gujarat: Navsari

4.     Karnataka: Kalaburagi

5.     Madhya Pradesh: Dhar

6.     Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow

7.      Maharashtra: Amravati

Each PM MITRA Park will be implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) jointly owned by the Central and State Governments, operating in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

Key financial support includes:

• • Development Capital Support of up to ₹500 crore per park from the Ministry of Textiles to the SPV
  • Competitive Incentive Support (CIS) of up to ₹300 crore per park for manufacturing units
  • Convergence with other central schemes to offer additional benefits to developers and investors

Each park will also include incubation centres, processing facilities, CETPs, design and testing centres, enabling end-to-end textile production infrastructure.

Economic and Social Impact:

The PM MITRA scheme is expected to bring ₹70,000 crore in investment and generate 20 lakh employment opportunities across the seven parks.

·        The Dhar park alone has received investment proposals worth ₹23,146 crore. These parks aim to create integrated textile value chains, reducing logistics costs and increasing global competitiveness.

·        Additionally, the parks will help uplift rural economies, provide employment for women, and encourage sustainable practices in the textile industry.

Conclusion:

The new PM MITRA Park in MP has a significant step towards making India a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports. With its world-class infrastructure, integrated textile value chain, and sustainable practices, the park is expected to attract investment, generate employment, and promote economic growth. As India aims to become a leader in the textile industry, the PM MITRA Park will play a crucial role in achieving this vision.