The Central Government has approved an Rs 2,100 crore PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The project will prove to be game-changer for the state’s industrial landscape and boost India’s global textile presence, says Dr Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister.
Located strategically in Bhainsola village, Badnawar tehsil, the park is well-connected to Indore, the Pithampur industrial cluster, and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway via Ratlam. Situated 452 km away, the Hazira port provides access to international trade routes.
The state government has already received proposals worth Rs 10,000 crore from various companies to set up their textile units in the park. The PM MITRA Park will boast state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a 20 MLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant, a solar-powered energy facility, plug-and-play Built-To-Suit (BTS) units, and residential complexes for workers.
The ambitious timeline targets completion of all construction activities within 14 months, suggesting the park could be operational by the last quarter of 2026.
A key focus of the PM MITRA Park will be to enhance the utilization of cotton produced within Madhya Pradesh, which is the fifth-largest cotton-growing state in the country. The park will not only focus on garment manufacturing but also encompass the entire upstream textile value chain, including spinning, weaving/knitting, and dyeing and processing. This integrated approach aims to boost cotton consumption within the state and reduce its reliance on supplying raw cotton to neighboring states.
Madhya Pradesh is expected to produce 19 lakh bales (of 170 kg each) of cotton during the current 2024–25 season, maintaining its output despite an anticipated decline in India's total cotton production. While output in the central cotton-producing zone, which includes Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, is projected to decrease, Madhya Pradesh's steady production, coupled with the establishment of the PM MITRA Park, signals a promising future for value addition and economic growth within the state's textile industry.
