PM MITRA MEGA TEXTILE PARKS

The Ministry of Textiles announced the approval of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across greenfield and brownfield sites in Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati). The scheme carries a total outlay of Rs 4,445 crore for FY 2021‑22 to 2027‑28 and aims to create about 3 lakh jobs per park (≈ 1 lakh direct, 2 lakh indirect). MoUs have been signed, 100 % land acquired, environmental clearances obtained, and SPVs formed for the five greenfield parks. Detailed state‑wise data show land (e.g., 2,158 acres in Madhya Pradesh) and investment interest (e.g., Rs 19,846 crore in Madhya Pradesh).