Chhattisgarh Signs MoU With Clothing Manufacturers Association To Boost Textile Sector

Raipur, Apr 24 (KNN) The Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), marking a significant step toward transforming the state into a hub for textile and apparel manufacturing.

The agreement is expected to boost economic development and generate substantial employment opportunities throughout the state.

During an event at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai interacted with investors and industrialists from the textile sector, inviting them to invest in Chhattisgarh while presenting the state's ambitious vision for textile development.

The Chief Minister highlighted the state's recent approval to establish a campus of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Nava Raipur, a significant initiative that underscores the government's focus on skill development and design innovation in textiles.

The NIFT campus, representing an investment of Rs 271 crore, will play a key role in nurturing talent and strengthening the state's textile ecosystem.

Speaking about Chhattisgarh's rich textile heritage, Sai noted, "The natural kosa cocoon found in Bastar and Surguja is full of potential for textile development. With institutions like NIFT and support from CMAI, branding and promotion of our handloom products will now get a much-needed push."

The Chief Minister stated that rapid industrialisation would be the driving force behind building a developed Chhattisgarh, with the textile sector being a key focus area.

Since implementing the state's new industrial policy, Chhattisgarh has received investment proposals from sectors ranging from MSMEs to high-tech industries such as semiconductors.

"We are now not just focused on ease of doing business, but speed of doing business," Sai declared, adding that over 350 reforms have already been implemented to make the investment process seamless for businesses.

Sai emphasised that the textile industry is directly linked to rural self-employment, technology, and skill development.

The government has promoted MSMEs related to the textile sector by incorporating supportive measures in the new industrial policy, including special grants to enterprises employing more than 1,000 local people.

The government is offering reimbursements of Rs 252 crore on investments of Rs 100 crore, which he claimed was unmatched by any other state in the country.

The Chief Minister also noted that additional incentives have been rolled out for enterprises establishing units in tribal regions like Bastar and Surguja, ensuring that the benefits of industrial development reach all parts of the state.

(KNN Bureau)