A delegation of garment manufacturers and exporters from Delhi NCR has proposed the State Government set up an apparel cluster on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.
Seven well-known apparel exporters and manufacturers made up a delegation that recently met with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to talk about potential investments in the state’s apparel industry. During their visit to the Khurda industrial area, manufacturers and exporters from the Noida Garment Cluster expressed interest in establishing an apparel cluster on an approximate 100-acre plot.
According to a representative of the Industries Department, the proposed cluster will contribute to the state’s overall economic growth and create about 10,000 employment.
“The visit of the delegation was a follow-up to the continuing efforts of the state to increase outreach to prospective investors through a series of G2B meetings. The proposal is under scrutiny and a decision in this regard will be taken soon,” he said.
Recently, an investment proposal of Welspun Group was approved for an integrated textile and logistics facility at Choudwar. Welspun Living Ltd got the nod for setting up the facility at an investment of Rs. 3,050 crore. It will create employment potential for over 20,000 people.
