The Karnataka government has initiated a decisive effort to expedite the development of the PM MITRA Mega Textile Park in Kalaburagi, marking a significant step toward strengthening the state’s manufacturing footprint. In a high-level review meeting led by Shalini Rajneesh, Chief Secretary, the administration directed the Department of Handlooms and Textiles to immediately revise the Detailed Project Report (DPR). This update is essential to incorporate comprehensive external infrastructure requirements, a prerequisite for obtaining final clearance from the Union government’s Project Approval Committee. By streamlining these administrative hurdles, the state aims to capitalize on the Central government’s ‘Development Capital Support’ (DCS) scheme, which offers up to Rs 500 crore in subsidies to facilitate essential core infrastructure.

Strategic implementation and economic integration

The execution of the project is slated to occur in phases, with the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) spearheading the primary development works. MB Patil, Industries Minister emphasizes, the state is committed to ensuring the park serves as a hub for both domestic and export-oriented apparel manufacturing.

The initial phase of funding will leverage a minimum of Rs 25 crore from the state’s implementing agency to jumpstart the creation of robust utilities, including wastewater treatment plants, stable power grids, and residential housing for the workforce. This infrastructure-first approach is intended to lower the operational threshold for private investors and global textile brands looking to establish integrated units. As the state intensifies its focus on the Kalaburagi site, officials anticipate, the facility will function as a long-term catalyst for employment, transforming the district into a cornerstone of India’s competitive textile value chain.

Promoting sustainable industrialization

The Kalaburagi project is one of seven flagship sites under the national PM MITRA initiative, designed to integrate the entire textile value chain from fiber to garment manufacturing. The park focuses on scaling apparel production and promoting sustainable industrialization, aiming to attract significant private investment and generate mass employment opportunities.