The Karnataka government has expressed strong interest in establishing massive textile parks in the state, according to U P Singh, Secretary in the Textiles Ministry.
“Karnataka is interested in establishing a major textile park in the state. We have yet to make a choice on any of the options because the project is still in its early stages, “Singh stated to reporters.
He was in town to meet with leaders from the textile industry and inform them about the many incentives offered by the Centre to those looking to expand their business.
Seven mega textile parks have been planned in the country though locations are yet to be decided, Union Textiles Secretary Manish Singh said during a visit to Karnataka. The state government has sent a proposal for more than one textile park in the state but the Centre has not yet responded.
Karnataka is one of the garmenting hubs of India. Singh said the Centre has offered a Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLIS) The PLIS scheme is mainly for manmade fabric and not natural fibre such as cotton, silk, jute and wool. 65 per cent of textiles in India is cotton while 35 per cent is manmade whereas abroad, the proportion is reverse.
