Orissa may get two new garment factories in coming months. Chennai-based Ambattur Fashions is all set to set up an apparel manufacturing unit with an investment of Rs 51 crores. The facility will produce men’s and women’s wear. Wild Lotus Fashions will also put up a factory with an investment of Rs 52 crores. This factory is expected to generate employment opportunities for over 560 persons.

The state’s primary focus has been on the employment-intensive sectors like apparel manufacturing which employs a large number of workers in a single unit. It will also help the state to arrange jobs for locals within the state. Currently, thousands of people from Orissa are working in the garment factories of other states. Orissa is offering a special incentive package for mega investments in textile and apparel including the technical textile sector. The aim is to make the state the textile hub of eastern India.

Mega-investments are being sought from major textile and apparel players. They have more than 1.5 lakh acres of land at their disposal. With multiple dedicated locations identified for setting up apparel parks, competitive land rates and ready to occupy industrial sheds, Orissa offers a compelling value proposition for units in the apparel sector.