The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, conducted a stakeholder consultation meet to explore partnership opportunities for the development of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. The consultation forms part of an ongoing market-sounding exercise to evolve a robust and market-aligned framework for the effective implementation of the PM MITRA scheme.
The session focused on engaging prospective master developers for three Greenfield PM MITRA Parks proposed under the PPP/DBFOT model—Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Kalaburagi (Karnataka) and Navsari (Gujarat). Each park spans around 1,000 acres and offers strategic multimodal connectivity through road, rail, ports and airports, enhancing their logistics and investment potential.
Addressing the gathering, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao encouraged stakeholders to actively contribute to shaping a collaborative and sustainable development framework. Additional Secretary Shri Rohit Kansal highlighted PM MITRA as a transformational initiative, noting that Detailed Project Reports worth approximately ₹5,567 crore have been finalised for the three PPP parks.
NICDC CEO and MD Shri Rajat Kumar Saini outlined the 5F Vision of PM MITRA and shared that investor interest exceeding ₹20,054 crore has already been received across the three states. He emphasised the focus on globally competitive infrastructure, plug-and-play facilities, integrated logistics, clean power and end-to-end value chain integration.
The consultation saw strong participation from domestic and international developers, with discussions on utilities planning, CETP and ZLD systems, modular plot development and inclusive ecosystems for MSMEs and large units. Overall, the meeting reflected strong stakeholder confidence in the PM MITRA scheme and its implementation approach.
