Textile industry gets a boost in Kurnool with new MSME Park
In a significant step towards industrial development in Kurnool district, 'bhumi puja' for the upcoming Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Park at Banavasi in Yemmiganur mandal on Tuesday. The MSME park, is envisioned as a hub for textile and allied industries.
In the first phase, basic infrastructure will be developed across 22 acres, within three months. On the remaining 50 acres, plans are to utilise it for setting up textile-related units, including an effluent treatment.
Speaking at the 'bhumi puja' ceremony, BC Welfare, Handlooms and Textiles minister S. Savitha, reaffirmed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's commitment to the welfare of handloom weavers. She criticised the previous government for neglecting handloom weavers and said that CM Naidu, having personally witnessed the challenges faced by weavers in Mangalagiri, had instructed her to prioritise their welfare upon assuming office.
She said: 'As soon as the NDA came to power, we began providing 200 units of free electricity to handlooms, and 500 units to powerlooms, per month in the State. Additionally, we are also establishing handloom clusters, organising exhibitions and have allocated ₹348 crore for these initiatives.'
Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath assured that he would work towards getting Yemmiganur-made textiles recognition. Additionally, he said that he would also make efforts to get the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to use the shawls manufactured at Yemmiganur. 'I will also see that the shawls made here are used in my (industries) department,'' he said.
Mr. Bharath said: 'The NDA government is focused on developing the State on all fronts. If given two decades of power we will make Andhra Pradesh one of the top developed States if the country.'
Minorities Welfare Minister N. Md. Farooq along with other dignitaries attended the 'bhumi puja'.
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