Lok Sabha Question No. 2435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Manufacturing Facilites under PM MITRA Parks
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## MANUFACTURING FACILITES UNDER PM MITRA PARKS

## 2435. SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  considered  establishing  a  PM  MITRA  textile  park  in  Dakshina Kannada, given the region's access to critical raw materials, such as Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) produced  by  GMPL,  and  the  potential  to  reduce  transportation  costs  for  the  industry  and  if  not,  the details thereof, State-wise including Rajasthan;

(b)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  scarcity  of  large-scale  textile  manufacturing  facilities  in South  India,  which  necessitates  transporting  raw  materials  over  long  distances  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;

(c) if the criteria for selecting PM MITRA textile park locations include considerations to balance the geographical  distribution  of  textile  manufacturing  hubs  and  proximity  to  avail  raw  material  in  the country; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government is taking to ensure that regions like Dakshina Kannada can benefit from textile industry growth, fostering local employment and reducing logistics costs for raw material suppliers?

## उत्तर ANSWER )

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) to (c): To develop integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for entire value-chain of the textile industry,   the Government has approved setting up of 7 (Seven) PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield/Brownfield sites with scheme outlay  of  Rs.  4,445  crore  for  the  period  2021-22  to  2027-28  including  one  Greenfield  project  in Kalaburagi, Karnataka.

These  parks  are  envisaged  to  reduce  logistics  costs  and  improve  competitiveness  of  Indian Textiles.  The  PM  MITRA  scheme  will  help  India  in  attracting  investments,  boosting  employment generation and position itself strongly in the global textile market. These parks are being set up at sites which have inherent strength for Textile Industry to flourish and have necessary linkages to succeed.

State governments having ready availability of contiguous and encumbrance free land parcel of 1000+ acres were eligible for application under the Scheme. The selection of sites was done by adopting a  Challenge  Method  by  evaluating  key  criteria  e.g.  good  connectivity  to  the  nearest  Port  /  Dedicated Freight Corridor / Industrial Corridor/Textiles Cluster, Reliable Power Supply and Water availability and Waste  Water  Disposal  system;  Willingness  for  relaxation  in  labour  laws  as  per  new  Labour  Code; Effective  single  window clearance, a  conducive  and stable industrial/textile  policy  of  the  State  etc.  A total of 18 proposals from 13 States were received, out of which based on above criteria, 7 sites were finalized including one in Kalaburagi Karnatka for setting up of PM MITRA Park.

(d): The Government of Karnataka through its Textile policy is promoting setting up of Industries in Particular Technical Textiles in Dakshina Kannada to further boost textile manufacturing and generate additional employment opportunities in the region.

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