Bhopal state govt to form special policy to encourage garment industry

Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a hub of the textile industry of the country in the last one decade due to the industrial friendly policy of the state government. Minister for Commerce,Industry, Employment, Mineral Resources and Overseas Indians Rajendra Shukla addressing the 14th international and 72nd All-India Textile Conference held in Bhopal said that a special policy is being brought soon to encourage garment industry in the state.

More than 300 representative of textile industry are taking part in the conference.

Shukla further mentioned that the state has around one thousand acre land bank in all the districts and also all the facilities are available in the State to establish industry. Electricity, water, transport and other facilities like good roads are available. Madhya Pradesh is progressing rapidly. It has no more a bimaru State now and has come in the category of the developed State.

The State Government is working with full steam and commitment in the leadership of the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the development of the State and to maintain the status of developed State.

Minister Shukla mentioned that units of famous groups like Vardhman, Trident, Nahar, S.E.L Group, Raymond and Grasim are functioning successfully in the state. An amount of around Rs 7 thousand crore has been invested in the textile sector and 40 thousand persons have got employment in last 6 years. Textile projects worth Rs 4 thousand crore will be established in the state soon. The biggest 750 megawatt solar power plant of the world is being established at Rewa.

Krishi Karman Award continuously since last four years and 20 percent growth rate is the result of the Government efforts.

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