Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav expressed the confidence that the ‘PM MITRA’ textile park in Bhainsola village of the Dhar district would transform the lives of cotton and silk-producing farmers in the state.
PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the textile park on his 75th birthday on 17 September.
Dr Mohan Yadav said while more than 600,000 cotton-producing farmers would benefit directly, about 100,000 people would benefit directly, and 200,000 indirectly from the park.
The chief minister stated that to promote agriculture-based industries, multi-purpose agricultural fairs should be organised by the Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries Departments in coordination with each other. These fairs should also provide farmers with information on how to effectively market and sell their crops and other allied products for maximum benefit.
Making the comments while reviewing the activities of the Farmer Welfare and Agricultural Development Department at Samatva Bhavan at his residence late Saturday night, the chief minister said several major companies have shown keen interest in investing in PM Mitra Park.
Dr. Yadav mentioned that once the PM Mitra Park becomes operational, the cotton produced by farmers in the Malwa region will be consumed locally. This will create employment opportunities and establish a complete supply chain for raw materials. He described the park as a boon for farmers in the state and assured that the government would warmly welcome all investors willing to invest in the state and extend all necessary assistance and cooperation.
He informed that a total of 7 PM Mitra Parks have been approved in the country. While other states are still at preliminary stages of setting up such parks, the MP government is all set to inaugurate the first and largest PM Mitra Park in Bhainsola village of Dhar district on September 17. The park will be developed as a model PM Mitra Park in the country.
The chief minister further said that the park would revitalise the state’s cotton industry. Yarn from cotton, fabric from yarn, and readymade garments, hosiery items, and all-weather wear would be manufactured at the park. He emphasised that farmers should be fully informed about the park’s establishment.
Expressing his happiness, Dr Yadav said even before the foundation-laying ceremony, land allotment procedures for the country’s largest industrial park had been completed.
He informed that 114 companies have applied for land allotment at the park, showing keen interest in investing in it. Of these, 91 companies’ applications have been approved and land allotments have been made. The Land Allotment Committee has recommended allocation of a total of 1,294.19 acres to various companies and manufacturing units.
The chief minister said all necessary construction work for infrastructure development is in progress. Simultaneously, the companies that have been allotted lands will begin building their factories and facilities. This will enable production to start within the next one to one and a half years.