TN proposes to set up integrated textile park in Ramanathapuram district

The Tamil Nadu Government announced that an integrated textile processing park has been planned at a cost of Rs 150 crore with Central grant which will to be set up in Ramanathapuram District.

Industries Minister M C Sampath told the state assembly that the park would come on a 225 acre land in Manakudi village under Thiruvadanai Taluk.

The facility upon operational would have 30 textile processing units with a capital outlay of Rs 450 crore and create 6,000 jobs. Besides, a desalination plant to supply water will also be established at the facility.

To receive the environmental clearance and coastal regulatory zone (CRZ) clearance for the project, the CRZ maps and study report has been submitted to the CRZ Comittee and project approval was “expected” shortly.

Also proposals has been sent to obtain grant from the Centre approval was awaited.

Recent Posts

Simon Weckert explores Digital Camouflage, challenging AI-powered surveillance

Artist Simon Weckert has created Digital Camouflage, a shirt designed to challenge the computer-vision systems increasingly used to monitor public…

14 hours ago

Dale of Norway revives iconic Albertville sweater

Dale of Norway has reintroduced its iconic Albertville sweater, originally designed for the Norwegian Olympic Team for the 1992 Winter…

14 hours ago

Karl Mayer showcases 3D Advanced Bubble fabrics

Karl Mayer has unveiled Advanced Bubble fabrics that use three-dimensional structures, ruffles and transparent grounds to create sculptural textile surfaces.

14 hours ago

LYCRA showcases renewable fiber innovations

The LYCRA Company is presenting a range of new fibre technologies, focusing on performance, comfort and the use of recycled…

4 days ago

DITF explores converting wind turbine blades into textile fibers

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf is exploring how retired wind turbine blades could be turned into…

4 days ago

Corn, beeswax-based textile treatment to offer PFAS finishes alternative

University of Texas has developed a textile treatment made from corn-derived protein and beeswax to help fabrics resist water and…

4 days ago