Palamu admin plans to revive Koyel Aajivika Apparel Park
Daltonganj: The
Palamu administration
is set to revive the dormant
Koyel Aajivika Apparel Park
in Chainpur through a
public-private partnership
(PPP) model. The facility, which has remained non-operational for over two years, is poised for a significant transformation under this new initiative.
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Deputy development commissioner (DDC) Md Shabbir Ahmad, who recently inspected the facility, announced that the administration would soon float tenders to attract start-ups and established firms with relevant expertise to manage the park's operations.
The move aims to breathe new life into the facility that once played a crucial role during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The apparel park, currently housing approximately 150 idle machines, including specialized button and hole-making equipment, requires an estimated investment of Rs 4-5 lakh to restore functionality.
The Jharkhand State Livelihood Society has been directed to oversee this rehabilitation process.
Established in 2019 under the leadership of former DC Shantanu Agrahari, the facility gained prominence during the pandemic by manufacturing thousands of protective masks and hand sanitizers.
The masks, initially priced at Rs 20 each, were later distributed free of charge following chief minister Hemant Soren's intervention.
At its peak, the park employed over 200 women workers, emerging as a significant contributor to female workforce participation in the region.
The revival initiative holds particular significance given Jharkhand's low women labour force participation rate, which stands at just over 10 percent, seven percentage points below the national average. DC Shashi Ranjan has expressed strong commitment to rejuvenating the facility to boost women's employment opportunities in the region.
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The administration plans to implement a local-first employment policy, targeting 90 percent local workforce participation, with the remaining 10 percent reserved for specialized roles such as sewing machine technicians and master fabric cutters.
However, the facility faces significant challenges, including an outstanding electricity bill of Rs 20 lakh, which has led to a recent power disconnection by the Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited.
DDC Shabbir has assured that this issue will be addressed under the DC's guidance.
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