PM MITRA Parks Gain Strong Momentum

• PM MITRA = Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks — flagship scheme of the Ministry of Textiles for world-class integrated textile infrastructure based on the 5F vision (Farm-Fibre-Factory-Fashion-Foreign).
• 7 greenfield/brownfield parks sanctioned across 7 states with total outlay of ₹4,445 cr (FY 2021-22 to 2027-28); targets ~₹70,000 cr investment and ~20 lakh direct + indirect jobs.
• News hook (Feb 2026): 190.44 acres allotted to 23 investors in Virudhunagar (TN) park unlocking ₹2,192.21 cr investment & 15,000 jobs — first major commercial traction.