MOU between state and central government for construction of PM Mitra Park on 1141 acres at Vansiborsi, Navsari | MOU between state and central government for construction of PM Mitra Park on 1141 acres at Vansiborsi, Navsari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream project ‘P.M. Mitra (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel-PM MITRA) Park’ will be established in seven states of the country. As a part of which PM in 1141 acres at Vansiborsi in Navsari, Gujarat. MoU signed between state and central government at Surat for construction of Mitra Park. have been The MoU was held at the convention hall of Veer Narmad University in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Industries Minister Piyush Goyal. MoU in the ceremony. was signed. The park to be realized in Vansiborsi will have an integrated textile value chain from spinning, weaving, processing/dyeing and printing to garment manufacturing under one roof. A world-class ‘plug and play’ infrastructure will be available. A triple confluence of training, research and innovation will be created here. The park will boost exports by encouraging healthy competition in the textile sector.

New employment opportunities will be created in the state
On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has resolved to make India a global textile hub. One of the oldest industries in the world, the textile industry has chosen the path of modernization to suit the present times and keep pace with the times to come. With the mantra of ‘Sauna Saath, Sauna Vikas, Sauna Vishwas and Sauna Prayaas’, the Central and State Governments have moved on the path of development and are gearing up for holistic development. Expressing his happiness, he added that the mega integrated apparel park to be realized in 1141 acres at Vansi Borsi in Jalalpore taluk of Navsari district will boost the textile industry of Gujarat along with creating new employment opportunities in the entire state including South Gujarat. He expressed confidence that with the fast pace of development, PM Mitra Park will reach a new milestone of ‘Self-reliant Gujarat for self-reliant India’.

60 to 70 percent of denim fabric production in Gujarat
He further said that Gujarat has been an important center of textile production and trade. It is known worldwide as ‘Manchester of the East’, ‘Textile State of India’ and ‘Denim Capital of India’. Describing the achievements of Gujarat’s textile industry, he said that Gujarat occupies the second position in the total exports of textile industries of the country. Gujarat alone produces 60 to 70 percent of the country’s denim fabric, which ranks first in the country and third in the world. Also, Gujarat produces 37 per cent of cotton, contributing 60 per cent to exports from the country. Gujarat contributes 5 per cent to the total man made cotton fiber production of the country, while in case of synthetic fiber production Gujarat is leading as the largest contributing state with 30 per cent share in woven fiber production.

The park, which will be realized in 1141 acres, will be waiting for the new development
Describing the developmental policy of the state, he said that many new industrial parks including bulk drug park in Jambusar, medical device park in Rajkot, vehicle scrap recycling park in Bhavnagar, ceramic park in Morbi and agro food park in Banaskantha will make Gujarat’s development story brighter in the future. P.M. Mitra Park will realize the vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make for the World’. Vansiborsi in Navsari district has been selected as the most suitable for textile park. The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Union Industries Minister for choosing Gujarat for the establishment of PM Mitra Park, saying that the park to be realized here in 1141 acres will be a new hope for the development of the state including South Gujarat.

All the benefits under the industry promotion policy will be made available in the park
On this occasion, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that PM Mitra Park will become an outstanding industrial model. Where Central and State Governments will work together to increase investment in the textile industry, promote innovation, create employment opportunities, make India a global hub for textile production and export. All the benefits provided under the Industry Promotion Policy will be made available in the Park.

World class ‘plug and play’ infrastructure will be available in Navsari district
Further, while appreciating the development of Chomer in Gujarat, he said that Gujarat is top in areas like Logistics, National Start Up Index, Good Governance, Ease of Doing Business, Exports and there has been unprecedented development in infrastructure. P.M. Mitra Park will provide world class ‘plug and play’ infrastructure in Navsari district. Circular economy will gain momentum. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, India’s foreign policy is making headlines in the world. During the Prime Minister’s recent visit to the US, the Prime Minister, who created a series of Chaumukhi developments, was accorded an unprecedented welcome by the entire American Parliament, the local public, who hailed him with exclamations of ‘Narendrabhai is the boss’, which Goyal said was a proud event for every Indian.

Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles Darshanaben Jardosh said that the objective of PM Mitra Park Yojana is to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building a self-reliant India and to give India a strong position on the global textile map.

Out of 86 investors included in the scheme, 13 investors are from Surat only
The Union Minister said that the PM Mitra Yojana will fulfill the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and put India at the forefront of the global map of the textile industry. Mitra Park will create an integrated textile value chain from spinning, weaving, processing/dyeing and printing to garment manufacturing at one location, under one umbrella. This integrated textile value chain will reduce the logistics costs of the industry. While the Government of India has approved a Product-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textile products, namely, MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Technical Textile Products to increase India’s manufacturing capacity and boost exports, only 13 investors from Surat are among the 86 involved in the scheme.

Industry sector of Gujarat achieved many successes
Industry Minister of Gujarat Balwantsinh Rajput said that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he has always been concerned about Gujarat even in the current situation. Under his vision and the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state of Gujarat is moving steadily on the path of development. In that too, 7 p.m. to be built across the country. Gujarat got one of the Mitra Parks which is a matter of pride for all of us. India is moving in the direction of development in the whole world, Gujarat has also contributed a lot in it. Global investors are coming forward to invest in Gujarat. Due to this, many successes have been achieved in the industrial sector of Gujarat. Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, it has played an important role in increasing the GDP growth of the country along with creating employment for the citizens.

Empowered local entrepreneurs
He further said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat is continuously moving on the path of progress. Several MoUs setting a target of 100 days of welcoming investors in Gujarat, a leader in job creation along with environmental protection. Curry has also provided strength to local entrepreneurs.

Gujarat contributes 8.4 percent to the country’s GDP
Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi said that Gujarat, having 5 percent of the country’s population and 6 percent of its geographical area, contributes 8.4 percent to the country’s GDP. With the vision of PM Mitra Park, the Prime Minister has ensured a golden future not only for the existing business groups, but also for future generations. A bridge connecting Ahva to Abhrat has also been approved. Among the seven parks of the country, Vansi Borsi Park has expressed a strong determination to be at the forefront by making intensive efforts to realize it speedily.

1141 acres of land will fall short given the enthusiasm and demand for investment
MP C.R. Patil said that the state government has developed a system of providing facilities to industrialists and businessmen before they make their representations or demands. A clear example of this is the decision to increase the price of water by only three per cent every year, giving great relief to the industrialists. 1141 acres of land will be reduced due to the enthusiasm and demand of industrialists for investment in this park. So there will be a dire need for more land.

World class ‘plug and play’ infrastructure will be available in Navsari
It was further said that the state of Gujarat has been the most favorable for business protection for entrepreneurs. Gujarat has become the best state for them to invest. Whereas in the industrial sector, skilled labor is available in Surat in the largest proportion, which will greatly benefit the economy of the state. A brochure detailing the vision and mission of PM Mitra Park was unveiled on the occasion by dignitaries including the Chief Minister and Union Industries Minister. Also, everyone watched the demonstration of the video film giving information about PM Mitra Yojana.

Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles delivered the welcome address
Leading textile industrialists Punit Lalbhai (Arvind Mill) and Balakrishna Goenka (Welspun Group) expressed their happiness about PM Mitra Park and gave encouraging responses in the program. A large number of industrialists present in this ceremony showed enthusiasm for investment. At the beginning, Rachna Shah, Secretary, Union Ministry of Textiles welcomed the dignitaries and gave a detailed outline of PM Mitra Park. At the end of the program, State Industries Department Secretary SJ Haider gave a vote of thanks.

Textile industrialists including officials of GIDC were present
Finance Minister Kanu Desai, Minister of State for Forest and Environment Mukesh Patel, MP K.C. Patel, Chief Secretary Rajkumar, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister M. Kailasanathan, GIDC Vice Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Rahul Gupta, Mayor Hemaliben Boghavala, District Collector Ayush Oak , Police Commissioner Ajay Tomar, Municipal Commissioner Shalini Aggarwal, GIDC Joint Director NK Meena along with MLAs, GIDC officials along with textile industrialists were present.