Chennai: In a major push to strengthen India’s textile manufacturing ecosystem, the Central government has approved ₹1,900 crore for the development of the PM MITRA Park in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. This 1,052-acre facility is envisioned as a cutting-edge hub for technical textiles and integrated apparel production, promising to significantly elevate Tamil Nadu’s role in the global textile value chain.
World-Class Textile Hub in the Making
The upcoming PM MITRA Park is designed to be a comprehensive industrial zone, offering end-to-end facilities for fibre-to-fashion operations. With a strong focus on technical textiles and sustainable manufacturing, the park will offer advanced infrastructure to attract global and domestic textile players.
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Major Investment, Massive Job Creation
The project is projected to draw in private investments of around ₹10,000 crore and create employment opportunities for over one lakh people by 2026. This development is expected to give a significant boost to the regional economy of southern Tamil Nadu, particularly in Virudhunagar and surrounding districts.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure Planned
The park will feature a 15 million litres per day Zero Liquid Discharge Common Effluent Treatment Plant to ensure environmental sustainability, along with a sewage treatment plant with a capacity of 5 MLD. Worker accommodation for 10,000 people and over 1.3 million square feet of ready-to-use, plug-and-play industrial space are also part of the blueprint.
AEPC Pledges Full Support
A. Sakthivel, Vice-Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), announced the funding approval in a press release, highlighting AEPC’s commitment to facilitate the park’s success. The council will work closely with both Central and State governments to support the setup of manufacturing units and promote value-added, export-driven textile production.
Strong Centre-State Collaboration Behind Success
Sakthivel noted that the Tamil Nadu government’s continuous efforts and strategic engagement played a critical role in securing this mega project. He emphasized that the PM MITRA initiative will not only enhance Tamil Nadu’s competitiveness but also align with national goals to make India a global leader in textile exports.
