Government officials from Odisha and Telangana states in India are planning to replicate the success of the Tirupur garment and textile industry in their respective states. If reports are to be believed, Odisha textile handloom industries department official recently visited the textile town to get information and the cluster’s successful operation over the years.
On the other hand, Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao is also believed to have met Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani and has sought help in creating such clusters to capitalize on the state’s rich cotton crop cultivation.
Odisha Government has recently unveiled a dedicated apparel policy has also asked Tirupur Exporters’ Association (TEA) to extend help in setting up training and skill development institutes in the state. An apparel park has also been set up by the Government near Bhubaneswar. Reportedly, the Government plans to set two more such parks in the state.
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The officials of both the states have appealed big garment units in Tirupur such as Dollar, Lux and Rupa to invest in their respective states.
