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India's first textile city likely to come up in AP

India’s first textiles city is likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh. The central government has already initiated the process of identifying land, technology and expertise for the purpose. The buzz is textiles minister Smiriti Irani has spoken to Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandra Babu Naidu for providing land and other facilities. With Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party being an ally of the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, the proposal, mooted by the Niti Aayog, is likely to be accepted. Irani, along with Naidu and top officials from Niti Niti Aayog are likely to visit China to get a first hand information on the working and structure of the proposed mega textile city.

It may be recalled the Ministry had announced a special package for the textile sector in June aimed at improving India’s competitiveness which would lead to greater production. The package is estimated to cost Rs 6,000 crores, which includes funds for additional five per cent duty drawback for the garments sub-sector. The government will also bear the cost of employers’ contribution under the Employees’ Provident Fund scheme for new employees of the garment sector earning less than Rs 15,000 a month for the first three years. The textiles sector is the largest employer in the country, employing 32 million people and is critical to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plans of creating jobs in the country.

 
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