Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel
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Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel scheme is announced by Government of India in 2021 to promote the industries manufacturing Textiles. The project is aimed for promoting Sustainable Development Goal 9 by United Nations. The scheme aims to integrate entire process of garment manufacturing which includes spinning,weaving,dyeing or processing and printing at one place.
History
Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel(MITRA) was announced in 2021 by Government of India to encourage the Textile Industry.{{cite news |title=Cabinet approves setting up of 7 mega integrated textile region and apparel parks with ₹4,445 crore outlay |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cab-approves-setting-up-of-7-mega-integrated-textile-region-and-apparel-parks-with-rs-4445-cr-outlay/article36858058.ece?homepage=true |access-date=9 August 2022 |publisher=thehindu.com/ |date=6 October 2021}}{{cite news |title=States must ensure affordable power, land, effective labour laws to be part of textiles park scheme: Piyush Goyal |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/states-must-ensure-affordable-power-land-effective-labour-laws-to-be-part-of-textiles-park-scheme-piyush-goyal/articleshow/92727310.cms |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=7 July 2022}}{{cite news |title=Centre Approves ₹ 4,445 Crore For Scheme To Set Up Mega Textile Parks |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/centre-union-cabinet-approves-rs-4-445-crore-for-scheme-to-set-up-mega-textile-parks-2565894 |access-date=9 August 2022 |publisher=ndtv.com |date=6 October 2021}} Shortlisted places in the states can set up Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel either at brownfield (which has been built on) sites or at greenfield (not earlier been built on) sites.{{cite news |title=Govt notifies PM Mega Integrated Textile Park Scheme for greenfield, brownfield sites |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/govt-notifies-pm-mega-integrated-textile-park-scheme-for-greenfield-brownfield-sites/article37125301.ece |access-date=16 July 2022 |publisher=thehindubusinessline.com |date=22 October 2021 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Govt notifies setting up of 7 mega integrated textile region and apparel (PM MITRA) parks |url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-sector-textile/govt-notifies-setting-up-of-7-mega-integrated-textile-region-and-apparel-pm-mitra-parks-121102500249_1.html |access-date=16 July 2022 |publisher=indiainfoline.com |date=25 October 2021 |language=en}}
Different Parks
Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel is planned to be set up in 7 places with planned expenditure of Rs 4,445 crores.{{cite news |title=PM MITRA: Government releases 5 metrics to decide sites |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/garments-/-textiles/pm-mitra-government-releases-5-metrics-to-decide-sites/articleshow/88981526.cms?from=mdr |access-date=16 July 2022 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=19 January 2022}}{{cite news |title=Union Cabinet approves setting up of 7 mega integrated textile region and apparel parks with Rs 4,445 cr outlay |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/union-cabinet-approves-setting-up-of-7-mega-integrated-textile-region-and-apparel-parks-with-rs-4445-cr-outlay-1037925.html |access-date=9 August 2022 |publisher=deccanherald.com |date=6 October 2021}}
Following sites elected for setting up PM MITRA parks. https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2114277
| class="wikitable"
|+ |Sl. No. |Name of Site |Category |
| 1
|Virudhnagar, Tamil Nadu |Greenfield |
| 2
|Navsari, Gujarat |Greenfield |
| 3
|Kalaburagi, Karnataka |Greenfield |
| 4
|Dhar, Madhya Pradesh |Greenfield |
| 5
|Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |Greenfield |
| 6
|Warangal, Telangana |Brownfield |
| 7
|Amravati, Maharashtra |Brownfield |
Benefits
Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel will have following facilities-{{cite news |title=Textiles ministry to follow 'challenge method' to select states for MITRA scheme |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/textiles-ministry-to-follow-challenge-method-to-select-states-for-mitra-scheme-306494-2021-09-12 |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=Business Today |date=12 September 2021 |language=en}}
- Development of large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facilities in an integrated system as a complete value-chain for the textile industry.
- Helpful in reducing cost for logistics.
- Makes Indian textile competitive.
- Increase employment opportunities.
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/pm-mega-integrated-textile-region-and-apparel-pm-mitra Official Website]