New Textile Parks Under PM MITRA Scheme to Boost India’s Textile Sector

On August 1, 2025, the Government of India announced the finalization of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across the country. With an investment outlay of ₹4,445 crore over seven years (up to 2027-28), the ambitious scheme is set to attract investments worth ₹70,000 crore and create nearly 20 lakh direct and indirect jobs, marking a historic step in India’s mission to become a global leader in textiles.

Seven States to Host PM MITRA Parks

The PM MITRA scheme, envisioned to strengthen India’s textile value chain from fibre to fabric to fashion, will see the establishment of textile parks in,

1. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar)
2. Telangana (Warangal)
3. Gujarat (Navsari)
4. Karnataka (Kalaburagi)
5. Madhya Pradesh (Dhar)
6. Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
7. Maharashtra (Amravati)

These parks aim to integrate the entire textile ecosystem, offering world-class infrastructure, logistics, and skill development facilities.

Employment and Investment Goals

The scheme is designed to generate 20 lakh jobs (direct and indirect) and attract ₹70,000 crore in investments. The parks are expected to boost textile exports, strengthen India’s Make in India mission, and reduce dependency on imports.

Samarth: Building Skills for the Textile Sector

• Complementing the PM MITRA initiative, the government is also implementing the Samarth Scheme (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector).
• The objective is to provide demand-driven, placement-oriented skill training to enhance employability.
• The scheme covers the entire textile value chain, excluding Spinning and Weaving.
• In Haryana, 26 implementing partners with 80 active training centres are currently running entry-level training and upskilling/re-skilling programmes.
• This ensures that the industry has access to skilled manpower, meeting the demands of both domestic and export markets.

Boosting Exports Through Promotion

The Government is also providing financial assistance to Export Promotion Councils and Trade Bodies for,

• Organizing and participating in trade fairs and buyer-seller meets,
• Showcasing Indian textiles and garments at both national and international levels,
• Strengthening India’s textile presence in the global market.

National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)

In addition to PM MITRA and Samarth, the Government is implementing the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) with an outlay of ₹1,480 crore (2020-21 to 2025-26). The mission focuses on boosting technical textiles, which include high-performance fabrics used in sectors like defence, healthcare, infrastructure, and agriculture. It seeks to promote innovation and R&D in technical textiles, a rapidly growing segment in India.