Rs. 4,445 crore scheme targets large-scale textile manufacturing and employment generation

The Government of India has finalized the establishment of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across seven states with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore. The scheme will be implemented over a period of seven years, up to 2027-28. Progress includes land allocation, infrastructure development, and investment commitments across multiple locations.

Under the PM MITRA Parks scheme, seven sites have been identified in Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navasari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati). A total of 18 proposals were received from 13 state governments, and the selected sites were finalized through a challenge-based evaluation process.

State-wise land acquisition and infrastructure development status as of 31.01.2026 indicate ongoing execution of core and external infrastructure projects. Madhya Pradesh has acquired 2,158 acres, with works worth Rs. 817.19 crore under execution. Tamil Nadu has acquired 1,052 acres, with projects worth Rs. 577.8 crore underway. Gujarat has secured 1,142 acres, with works worth Rs. 496.4 crore in progress. Karnataka has acquired 1,000 acres, with projects valued at Rs. 50.9 crore under execution. Uttar Pradesh has acquired 1,000 acres, with infrastructure works worth Rs. 990.71 crore underway. Maharashtra has secured 1,020 acres, with projects valued at Rs. 685.18 crore in progress. Telangana has acquired 1,327 acres, with works worth Rs. 759.99 crore under execution.

Under the Development Capital Support (DCS) component of the scheme, Rs. 160 crore has been released to Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Maharashtra. Additionally, infrastructure projects worth Rs. 2,160.17 crore have been initiated by state governments to develop external connectivity up to park gates, with Rs. 564.72 crore already spent.

Investment activity within the parks shows that in Madhya Pradesh, 1,130.28 acres have been allocated to investors, with a proposed investment of Rs. 21,436.91 crore. In Tamil Nadu, 190.44 acres have been allotted, with a proposed investment of Rs. 2,192.21 crore. In Telangana, investments of Rs. 3,862 crore have been grounded, with 540.41 acres allocated. The total investment interest received across all parks stands at Rs. 63,177 crore.

Each PM MITRA Park is expected to generate approximately 3 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities across the textile value chain, benefiting various segments including local communities.

The scheme was approved for implementation until 2027-28. In the Union Budget 2026-27, the Hon’ble Finance Minister announced the development of Mega Textile Parks through a challenge-based approach, along with a focus on enhancing value addition in technical textiles.

To support implementation, the Ministry has initiated stakeholder consultations with state governments and other participants. A Joint Working Group has also been formed to review scheme guidelines, eligibility criteria, selection processes and evaluation parameters.

This information was provided by Giriraj Singh in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.