The Odishagovernment is readying a proposal to set up a textile park in the state under the PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme.
The state-owned Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) has roped in consultancy firm, Grant Thornton, to prepare the preliminary project report (PPR) seeking setting up of the park. It has engaged the industries department as the nodal agency for the purpose.
The state government has identified around 1,000 acres at Neulopoi near Dhenkanal for a greenfield textile park under the PM MITRA Scheme.
Considering Odisha’s huge potential for growth of the textile industry, the state government has listed the textile and apparel sector as one of the six focus sectors to draw investments.
Odisha also has skilled manpower in the textile and apparel sectors. The state produces several varieties of saris while some of them are popular globally. It has also proposed to set up cotton processing, spinning and weaving, textile and garment plants to draw investment in the sector.
