PM MITRA MEGA TEXTILE PARKS

Executive Summary The Government of India has approved the establishment of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks with a scheme outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore for the period 2021-22 to 2027-28. The project aims to modernize textile infrastructure across seven states, with 100% land already acquired and environmental clearances secured. Each park is projected to generate approximately 3 lakh jobs, totaling 21 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities upon completion.

Key Points / Main Content

• Project Scope and Locations

  • Seven sites have been finalized: Virudhnagar (Tamil Nadu), Warangal (Telangana), Navsari (Gujarat), Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), and Amravati (Maharashtra).
  • The project includes five Greenfield sites and two Brownfield sites.
  • The parks are designed to integrate the entire textile industry value chain into large-scale, modern industrial facilities.

• Administrative and Legal Progress

  • Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed with all participating State Governments.
  • Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) have been incorporated for all five Greenfield sites.
  • Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) amounting to ₹13,537 crore have been finalized for all seven states.

• Investment and Infrastructure Status

  • Total investment interest received across all states currently stands at ₹68,590 crore.
  • Madhya Pradesh has received the highest investment interest at ₹19,846 crore, followed by Gujarat at ₹13,094 crore.
  • Internal infrastructure work is underway in most states, with Telangana and Maharashtra showing significant progress in completed internal works.
  • State governments have already incurred varying levels of expenditure on external infrastructure, ranging from ₹32.21 crore in Maharashtra to ₹220.69 crore in Uttar Pradesh.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholder: Textile Industry Workers and Job Seekers Impact Creation of massive employment opportunities, with an expected 1 lakh direct and 2 lakh indirect jobs generated per park. Action Required Prepare for recruitment and skill development as parks move toward completion and operational phases.

Stakeholder: State Governments (Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra) Impact Responsible for providing land and developing external infrastructure to support the parks. Action Required Continue the execution of external infrastructure projects and collaborate through the established SPVs to ensure park completion within the 2021-2028 timeline.

Stakeholder: Private Sector Investors and Textile Manufacturers Impact Access to integrated "plug-and-play" infrastructure for the entire textile value chain, supported by substantial government outlay. Action Required Finalize investment proposals and coordinate with the respective state SPVs for site allocation and facility development.