The PM MITRA Park in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh will soon begin inviting investors to set up their textile units in the much-touted textile park, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central Government recently granted formal approval for the project. The PM MITRA Park is expected to create capacity to utilise the cotton produced in the state. Madhya Pradesh is the fifth-largest cotton-growing state in the country.
Recently, the state’s Chief Minister, Dr Mohan Yadav, announced that Madhya Pradesh has received formal approval for the ₹2,100 crore PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park project. He stated that the project will not only redefine the industrial landscape of the state but also elevate India’s textile sector on the global stage.
The Chief Minister further informed that applications for land allocation at the park will be invited soon. Investment proposals worth ₹10,000 crore have already been received, reflecting an enthusiastic response from the industrial sector.
The park will feature a 20 MLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant, a solar-powered energy facility, plug-and-play BTS (Built-To-Suit) units, and residential complexes for workers. All construction activities are targeted for completion within 14 months, which means the park is expected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026.
The project will be established in Bhainsola village, Badnawar tehsil, in the Dhar district. The location is strategically situated 110 km from Indore, 85 km from the Pithampur industrial cluster, and just 50 km from the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway via Ratlam. The nearest port, Hazira, is 452 km away.
The state government has indicated that the park will focus not only on the garment manufacturing industry but also on the upstream textile value chain. Spinning, weaving/knitting, and dyeing and processing activities will help enhance cotton consumption within the state. Madhya Pradesh ranks fifth in cotton production, following Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, and Karnataka.
During the current 2024–25 season, cotton production in the state is estimated at 19 lakh bales (of 170 kg each). Interestingly, India’s total cotton production is projected to decline to 291.30 lakh bales in the current season from 325 lakh bales in 2023–24. However, Madhya Pradesh’s output is expected to remain steady. The state forms part of India’s major cotton-producing central zone, along with Maharashtra and Gujarat. Cotton production in the zone may decline to 172 lakh bales this season, compared to 200 lakh bales in the previous season.
Industry sources say that the state holds vast potential for yarn and fabric production and processing due to the abundance of natural fibre. Currently, Madhya Pradesh’s cotton is partly utilised within the state, while the remaining output is supplied to neighbouring states.
