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Fibre2Fashion
05-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Dhar PM MITRA Park set to boost MP's local cotton consumption
The PM MITRA Park in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh will soon begin inviting investors to set up their textile units in the much-touted textile park, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central Government recently granted formal approval for the project. The PM MITRA Park is expected to create capacity to utilise the cotton produced in the state. Madhya Pradesh is the fifth-largest cotton-growing state in the country. Recently, the state's Chief Minister, Dr Mohan Yadav, announced that Madhya Pradesh has received formal approval for the ₹2,100 crore PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park project. He stated that the project will not only redefine the industrial landscape of the state but also elevate India's textile sector on the global stage. Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district will host a ₹2,100 crore PM MITRA Park, formally approved by the Central Government. The park aims to boost the state's textile industry by enhancing cotton utilisation through integrated facilities for spinning, weaving, processing, and garmenting. With ₹10,000 crore in investment proposals already received, operations are expected by late 2026. The Chief Minister further informed that applications for land allocation at the park will be invited soon. Investment proposals worth ₹10,000 crore have already been received, reflecting an enthusiastic response from the industrial sector. The park will feature a 20 MLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant, a solar-powered energy facility, plug-and-play BTS (Built-To-Suit) units, and residential complexes for workers. All construction activities are targeted for completion within 14 months, which means the park is expected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026. The project will be established in Bhainsola village, Badnawar tehsil, in the Dhar district. The location is strategically situated 110 km from Indore, 85 km from the Pithampur industrial cluster, and just 50 km from the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway via Ratlam. The nearest port, Hazira, is 452 km away. The state government has indicated that the park will focus not only on the garment manufacturing industry but also on the upstream textile value chain. Spinning, weaving/knitting, and dyeing and processing activities will help enhance cotton consumption within the state. Madhya Pradesh ranks fifth in cotton production, following Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, and Karnataka. During the current 2024–25 season, cotton production in the state is estimated at 19 lakh bales (of 170 kg each). Interestingly, India's total cotton production is projected to decline to 291.30 lakh bales in the current season from 325 lakh bales in 2023–24. However, Madhya Pradesh's output is expected to remain steady. The state forms part of India's major cotton-producing central zone, along with Maharashtra and Gujarat. Cotton production in the zone may decline to 172 lakh bales this season, compared to 200 lakh bales in the previous season. Industry sources say that the state holds vast potential for yarn and fabric production and processing due to the abundance of natural fibre. Currently, Madhya Pradesh's cotton is partly utilised within the state, while the remaining output is supplied to neighbouring states. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
Time of India
30-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Mattewara to Chamkaur Sahib: Punjab takes stand against pollution; fight on for cleaner future
Bathinda: Hundreds of people on Wednesday gathered at Chamkaur Sahib for a public hearing against the proposal to establish a paper mill, adding to a growing list of recent environmental campaigns focused on combating groundwater contamination and wildlife preservation. One such movement emerged from Kum Kalan-Mattewara, where a proposed textile and apparel park, part of the PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM-MITRA) scheme, was to be developed on 1,000 acres near the eco-sensitive Satluj river in July 2022. The cancellation of the project encouraged environmentalists to rally around residents of villages in the Zira sub-division of the border district Ferozepur. The villagers had been protesting against a distillery and ethanol project after discovering a strange taste in their borewell water — even at depths of 600 feet. The protests, led by the Zira Sanjha Morcha, gained enough traction to prompt the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to conduct a study on air and water contamination. Based on the findings, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced the closure of the distillery. These protests also drew attention to Budda Dariya, a nearly 50-km long channel running from Kum Kalan village to Walipur, severely polluted with waste from dyeing and electroplating industries, as well as solid waste. The water from Budda Dariya flows into the Satluj, which serves as a drinking water source for 10 districts in Rajasthan. The battle to save these water resources continues. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo During this environmental outcry, the state govt proposed the construction of biogas plants in Bhundari, Akhara, Mashkabad, Chahar, and Bagga Kalan villages in Ludhiana, as well as Bhogpur in Jalandhar. Starting on March 25, 2024, residents in these areas, supported by social activists and farmer forum BKU (Ekta Dakaunda), began protesting. Due to public resistance, no progress has been made in setting up the plants, and in some areas, industries have even vacated their premises. However, on April 26, police forcibly ended the protest at Akhara. In response, residents gathered again on Wednesday to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the protest. Activists, including Kanwaljit Khanna, Narain Dutt, and BKU (Ekta Dakaunda) president Manjit Singh Dhaner, reiterated their demand that such industries be located away from populated areas. The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has yet to address the proposed plants' classification. The public hearing on Wednesday at Chamkaur Sahib was focused on the proposed paper mill, which would occupy nearly 200 acres of land. The PPCB invited residents to voice their objections before the environment impact assessment (EIA) process began. The Public Action Committee, Mattewara Morcha, filed a formal complaint, highlighting concerns over environmental degradation. They urged that the paper mill proposal be rejected. The committee argued that the proposed site, located near the Sirhind Canal — a vital water source for local agriculture and drinking water — would deplete water supplies. Additionally, the project is expected to discharge untreated effluents and harmful emissions, leading to soil and water contamination, as well as severe air pollution. This could trigger respiratory and skin ailments among residents. The proposed site is also close to a region of immense religious and historical significance, and the committee pointed out that such industrial development would show blatant disregard for cultural and spiritual values. "Opposing the establishment of a paper mill on such a large scale signifies the evolution of an environmental revolution in Punjab. We have never before witnessed such widespread concern for the environment and for preventing the health risks that contaminated water and air pose to the people," said activists Col Jaskirat Singh (retd), CM Lakhanpal, and Col Jasjit Singh Gill (retd). BOX GREEN BATTLES, BIG WINS Victory in Mattewara | The proposed textile park in the eco-sensitive area near the Satluj was cancelled after widespread protests, marking a significant win for environmental activists in the region. Zira distillery shutdown | Protests by residents led to the closure of a polluting distillery in Zira after the Central Pollution Control Board confirmed water contamination from the facility. Ongoing biogas plant protests | Residents of villages like Bhundari and Akhara, supported by farmer groups, continue to oppose the setting up of biogas plants, preventing their establishment so far. Paper mill opposition | A large public hearing in Chamkaur Sahib saw strong opposition to a proposed paper mill, with activists demanding a halt due to potential water and air pollution risks. Bathinda: Hundreds of people on Wednesday gathered at Chamkaur Sahib for a public hearing against the proposal to establish a paper mill, adding to a growing list of recent environmental campaigns focused on combating groundwater contamination and wildlife preservation. One such movement emerged from Kum Kalan-Mattewara, where a proposed textile and apparel park, part of the PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM-MITRA) scheme, was to be developed on 1,000 acres near the eco-sensitive Satluj river in July 2022. The cancellation of the project encouraged environmentalists to rally around residents of villages in the Zira sub-division of the border district Ferozepur. The villagers had been protesting against a distillery and ethanol project after discovering a strange taste in their borewell water — even at depths of 600 feet. The protests, led by the Zira Sanjha Morcha, gained enough traction to prompt the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to conduct a study on air and water contamination. Based on the findings, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced the closure of the distillery. These protests also drew attention to Budda Dariya, a nearly 50-km long channel running from Kum Kalan village to Walipur, severely polluted with waste from dyeing and electroplating industries, as well as solid waste. The water from Budda Dariya flows into the Satluj, which serves as a drinking water source for 10 districts in Rajasthan. The battle to save these water resources continues. During this environmental outcry, the state govt proposed the construction of biogas plants in Bhundari, Akhara, Mashkabad, Chahar, and Bagga Kalan villages in Ludhiana, as well as Bhogpur in Jalandhar. Starting on March 25, 2024, residents in these areas, supported by social activists and farmer forum BKU (Ekta Dakaunda), began protesting. Due to public resistance, no progress has been made in setting up the plants, and in some areas, industries have even vacated their premises. However, on April 26, police forcibly ended the protest at Akhara. In response, residents gathered again on Wednesday to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the protest. Activists, including Kanwaljit Khanna, Narain Dutt, and BKU (Ekta Dakaunda) president Manjit Singh Dhaner, reiterated their demand that such industries be located away from populated areas. The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has yet to address the proposed plants' classification. The public hearing on Wednesday at Chamkaur Sahib was focused on the proposed paper mill, which would occupy nearly 200 acres of land. The PPCB invited residents to voice their objections before the environment impact assessment (EIA) process began. The Public Action Committee, Mattewara Morcha, filed a formal complaint, highlighting concerns over environmental degradation. They urged that the paper mill proposal be rejected. The committee argued that the proposed site, located near the Sirhind Canal — a vital water source for local agriculture and drinking water — would deplete water supplies. Additionally, the project is expected to discharge untreated effluents and harmful emissions, leading to soil and water contamination, as well as severe air pollution. This could trigger respiratory and skin ailments among residents. The proposed site is also close to a region of immense religious and historical significance, and the committee pointed out that such industrial development would show blatant disregard for cultural and spiritual values. "Opposing the establishment of a paper mill on such a large scale signifies the evolution of an environmental revolution in Punjab. We have never before witnessed such widespread concern for the environment and for preventing the health risks that contaminated water and air pose to the people," said activists Col Jaskirat Singh (retd), CM Lakhanpal, and Col Jasjit Singh Gill (retd). BOX GREEN BATTLES, BIG WINS Victory in Mattewara | The proposed textile park in the eco-sensitive area near the Satluj was cancelled after widespread protests, marking a significant win for environmental activists in the region. Zira distillery shutdown | Protests by residents led to the closure of a polluting distillery in Zira after the Central Pollution Control Board confirmed water contamination from the facility. Ongoing biogas plant protests | Residents of villages like Bhundari and Akhara, supported by farmer groups, continue to oppose the setting up of biogas plants, preventing their establishment so far. Paper mill opposition | A large public hearing in Chamkaur Sahib saw strong opposition to a proposed paper mill, with activists demanding a halt due to potential water and air pollution risks.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Madhya Pradesh gets approval for Rs 2,100 crore PM MITRA textile park project
Madhya Pradesh has received formal approval for the ₹2,100 crore PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park project. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan suspends Simla pact: What it means & who's affected What is India's defence muscle if it ever has to attack? Can Pakistan afford a full-scale war with India? The project has been sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Textiles and will be the first integrated textile park of its kind in India, CM Mohan Yadav said on Friday. According to CM Yadav, the project would significantly enhance the state's industrial landscape and bolster India's textile sector on the global stage. The park, spanning 2,100 acres, is expected to attract significant investment and create a large number of employment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. The PM MITRA Park will feature several modern facilities, including a 20 MLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant, a solar-powered energy facility, and plug-and-play Built-To-Suit (BTS) units. Live Events Additionally, residential complexes will be built for workers, ensuring comprehensive infrastructure for the project's workforce. Construction activities for the park are expected to be completed within 14 months. Yadav also announced that applications for land allocation at the park would be invited soon. He noted that investment proposals worth ₹10,000 crore had already been received, indicating strong interest from the industrial sector. "The park will energise the Indian textile industry from Madhya Pradesh and provide employment to lakhs, significantly strengthening the state's economy," Yadav said. The PM MITRA Park will be located in Bhainsola village, Badnawar tehsil, in Dhar district. The location is strategically situated, approximately 110 km from Indore, 85 km from the Pithampur industrial cluster, and 50 km from the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway via Ratlam. The nearest port, Hazira, is 452 km away.
