The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), in association with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, conducted a stakeholder consultation meet to explore partnership opportunities for the development of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks being established under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. The consultation is part of an ongoing series of market sounding engagements aimed at refining a robust, market-aligned framework to support timely and effective implementation of the PM MITRA scheme.

The consultation meet focused on engaging prospective Master Developers for three Greenfield parks proposed under the PPP/DBFOT model. These include the PM MITRA Park at Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh spread over 1,000 acres with strong multi-modal access and proximity to major transport nodes, the PM MITRA Park at Kalaburagi in Karnataka spread over 1,000 acres with the site located close to NH50 and connectivity to major regional hubs, and the PM MITRA Park at Navsari in Gujarat spread over 1,142 acres with strategic connectivity to ports and logistics, along with road, rail and airport access.

Addressing the stakeholders, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao shared her valuable suggestions and encouraged active participation from stakeholders in shaping a strong and collaborative framework for the successful development and implementation of PM MITRA Parks. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Shri Rohit Kansal underscored the strategic intent of PM MITRA as a transformational initiative, noting that the parks are being developed as large, integrated textile parks of a minimum of 1,000 acres each. He informed that Detailed Project Reports amounting to approximately ₹5,567 crore have already been finalised across the three States proposed under the PPP mode.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, NICDC, Shri Rajat Kumar Saini highlighted the 5F Vision of PM MITRA Parks and the strong industry response to the initiative, with investor interest exceeding ₹20,054 crore across the three States, driven largely by the composite textile segment. He outlined the Government’s focus on enabling globally competitive infrastructure, including plug-and-play industrial facilities, testing laboratories, single-window clearances, integrated logistics, social infrastructure and reliable grid-connected clean power. He emphasised that PM MITRA Parks are designed to enable end-to-end value chain integration and globally benchmarked manufacturing ecosystems.

The consultation witnessed wide participation from prospective domestic and international master developers and industry stakeholders. Discussions focused on utilities planning, including steam systems, CETP and ZLD integration, modular plot development, and ensuring an ecosystem that supports both MSMEs and large anchor units. Overall, the consultation reflected strong stakeholder confidence in the PM MITRA scheme, with participants expressing optimism about its design and implementation approach. The session benefited from constructive feedback and actionable suggestions, which will help further refine the framework and strengthen the way forward for the successful delivery of PM MITRA Parks.

Seven PM MITRA Parks have been announced across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s 5F vision of Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign, the parks aim to create fully integrated, large-scale textile ecosystems. Collectively, they are expected to attract nearly ₹70,000 crore in investments. Each park is projected to generate around 10 lakh employment opportunities and will house the entire textile value chain at a single location, from spinning and weaving to processing, dyeing, printing and garment manufacturing. Equipped with world-class industrial infrastructure, PM MITRA Parks will enable the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, boost foreign direct investment and domestic investment, significantly reduce logistics costs and enhance the global competitiveness of India’s textile sector.

About NICDC

National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC), under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is mandated to develop world-class Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities that enhance manufacturing competitiveness, attract investment and generate employment. NICDC is implementing 20 projects across 13 states and digital initiatives such as ULIP, LDB and IILB, supporting India’s industrial and logistics transformation.

Ministry of Textiles is the nodal ministry for PM MITRA Scheme, with NICDC serving as the Project Management Agency (PMA). NICDC brings its experience from planning and implementing industrial smart cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, and provides end-to-end technical, financial and programme management support for PM MITRA Parks. This includes DPR and master plan review, PPP structuring under the DBFOT framework, bid process management, monitoring of quality and timelines, and facilitation with States, Master Developers and investors.